Chapter 1 • Verse 27

Arjuna Vishada Yoga

The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection

Sanskrit Verse

shvashuran suhridash caiva senayor ubhayor api, tan samikshya sa kaunteyah sarvan bandhun avasthitan

Translation & Meaning

Arjuna also sees fathers-in-law, well-wishers, and dear ones in both armies. With all these kinsmen arrayed before him, Arjuna, the son of Kunti, is overwhelmed with profound compassion as the full reality of what he must do descends upon him.

Key Teachings

  • •Compassion is not weakness — it is a sign of deep moral sensitivity
  • •The bonds of love do not disappear when duty calls, and that tension is the heart of moral life
  • •Seeing others as beloved human beings rather than as enemies is an act of spiritual vision

Topics

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