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Chapter 1 • Verse 47

Arjuna Vishada Yoga

The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection

Sanskrit Verse

Sanjaya uvaca: Evam uktva arjunah sankhye rathopastha upavishat, visrijya sa-sharam capam shoka-samvigna-manasah

Translation & Meaning

Having spoken thus, Arjuna cast aside his bow and arrows and sat down on the chariot seat, his mind overwhelmed with grief.

Key Teachings

  • Even warriors face moments of despair
  • Emotional overwhelm is human
  • The need for divine guidance in crisis

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