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Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Arjuna Vishada Yogam: Chapter 1: Verse 46

सञ्जय उवाच |

एवमुक्त्वार्जुन: सङ्ख्ये रथोपस्थ उपाविशत् |

विसृज्य सशरं चापं शोकसंविग्नमानस: || 46||

sañjaya uvācha

evam uktvārjunaḥ saṅkhye rathopastha upāviśhat

visṛijya sa-śharaṁ chāpaṁ śhoka-saṁvigna-mānasaḥ|| 46||

 Shloka Translation

BG – Ch. 1- Ver. 46: Sanjaya Said: As he spoke, Arjun put down his bow and arrows and collapsed onto the seat of his chariot, his mind in a state of agony and grief.

Explanation

The height of Arjun’s reluctance to participate in the battle has come. He had now given in to his sorrow and sunk into a pit of despair. His state, which was brought on by his own material attachments, was what led to his neglect of duty.

This action from someone who was regarded as the model of dedication and self-surrender to God was wholly unexpected. In actuality, Arjun selected the Lord because he had complete faith in him when offered the choice between the entire armed Yadu army and the unarmed Lord Shree Krishna before the war, when both sides were assembling their troops.

Why was a mighty warrior of such size dropping his weapons on the battlefield of Kurukshetra? What led to his suffering, exactly?

Shree Krishna wants to transmit the Bhagavad Gita’s wisdom for the benefit of coming generations. The Lord had made this chance by purposefully perplexing Arjun. In this chapter, Arjuna offered the Lord various excuses and arguments as to why he shouldn’t take part in this war.

 Reflection

Arjuna got out of the chariot to survey the situation of his adversary, but lamentation overcame him and caused him to sit back down, putting his bow and arrows away. In the devotional service of the Lord, someone who is so kind and gentle is suitable to gain self-knowledge.

This passage, the last one in Chapter one, is when Arjuna put an end to his tirade. His posture and body language reveal the mental condition he was in as he dismounted his chariot and sat down in the middle of the battle. Here, Sanjaya the narrator took over and may have given Dhritraashtra some reason to believe that Arjuna’s deed could prevent the conflict from starting in the first place.

The Bhagavad Gita’s first chapter in order to understand the second chapter. When Shri Krishna drove the chariot in between the Paandava and Kaurava armies, Arjuna, who had been prepared for battle, lost his strength due to the effect of his ego and intellect.

We might not experience a battle in our lifetimes, but we will surely run into situations when we become mentally unprepared and want direction on how to proceed. Life is full of conflict-provoking circumstances: losing a loved one, struggling economically, or having problems with family.

“Arjuna Vishaada Yoga,” also known as the yoga of Arjuna’s despair, is the name of this chapter. Arjuna had to go through a really trying experience in life that startled him so profoundly that he realised he was missing something crucial. He had no idea how to act in such a challenging circumstance.

Luckily for him, Shri Krishna was nearby to give him that guidance. But if he hadn’t gone through that difficult life experience, he would have never understood the value of such a lesson. As a result, this chapter is a Yoga, or a guide to living a moral life, much like every other chapter in the Gita.

To acquire knowledge and to implement that knowledge in life one needs to be mentally and physically active and healthy and for that daily meditation is a great tool.

There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, meditation for stress, and each meditation benefits are countless. There is also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

Next we will be moving on to Second Chapter where Lord Krishna will start to guide Arjuna.

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