From अर्जुनविषादयोग
The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
yotsyamānān avekṣhe ’haṁ ya ete ’tra samāgatāḥ dhārtarāṣhṭrasya durbuddher yuddhe priya-chikīrṣhavaḥ
Sanjaya said, "O descendant of Bharata (Dhrtarastra)! Thus instructed by Gudakesa (Arjuna), Hrsikesa halted the best chariot at a place in between the two armies, in front of Bhisma and Drona and all the rulers of the earth. He then said, 'O son of Prtha! Behold these Kurus, assembled.'"
।।1.23।। दुष्टबुद्धि दुर्योधन का युद्ध में प्रिय करने की इच्छावाले जो ये राजालोग इस सेना में आये हुए हैं, युद्ध करने को उतावले हुए इन सबको मैं देख लूँ।
yotsyamānān—those who have come to fight; avekṣhe aham—I desire to see; ye—who; ete—those; atra—here; samāgatāḥ—assembled; dhārtarāṣhṭrasya—of Dhritarashtra’s son; durbuddheḥ—evil-minded; yuddhe—in the fight; priya-chikīrṣhavaḥ—wishing to please
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Apply the wisdom of Arjuna Vishada Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga (अर्जुनविषादयोग) contains 47 verses and focuses on the yoga of arjuna's dejection.
This verse appears in the middle of the chapter, deepening the understanding of the main teachings.
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