Chapter 1 • Verse 21

Arjuna Vishada Yoga

The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection

Sanskrit Verse

hrishikesham tada vakyam idam aha mahi-pate, senayor ubhayor madhye ratham sthapaya me 'cyuta

Translation & Meaning

Arjuna spoke these words to Krishna, O King: 'O Acyuta, please draw my chariot between the two armies.' Addressing Krishna as Acyuta — the infallible one — Arjuna instinctively turns to the divine in his moment of need, recognizing that the impending confrontation requires more than physical courage.

Key Teachings

  • •Turning to the divine for guidance before action is a mark of wisdom
  • •Calling Krishna 'Acyuta' acknowledges the infallible nature of divine guidance
  • •Positioning oneself to see clearly before acting is essential to right action

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