Chapter 1 Verse 28
Arjun Viṣhād Yog
अर्जुन उवाच कृपया परयाऽऽविष्टो विषीदन्निदमब्रवीत्। दृष्ट्वेमं स्वजनं कृष्ण युयुत्सुं समुपस्थितम्।।1.28।।
arjuna uvācha dṛiṣhṭvemaṁ sva-janaṁ kṛiṣhṇa yuyutsuṁ samupasthitam
Word Meanings
| arjunaḥ uvācha | Arjun said |
| dṛiṣhṭvā | on seeing |
| imam | these |
| sva-janam | kinsmen |
| kṛiṣhṇa | Krishna |
| yuyutsum | eager to fight |
| samupasthitam | present |
Translation
Arjuna said, "O Krishna, seeing my kinsmen arrayed here, eager to fight,
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Arjuna looks at his relatives and friends ready to fight, and his heart fills with sorrow. This verse shows the first moment when personal love and fear make action feel impossible.
On a deeper level, it points to a common human crisis: when duty asks us to act against our attachments, our mind becomes confused and heavy. Seeing loved ones as opponents brings inner conflict that can stop clear thinking.
Spiritually, the verse invites self-awareness. It asks us to notice how attachment shapes our choices, and to seek a steadier center so we can act with care and wisdom rather than from panic or avoidance.
Life Application
- When a decision hurts people you care about, stop and name your feelings before you act.
- Separate the role you must play (work, duty, care) from personal attachment; do what is right while staying compassionate.
- Choose actions based on steady values rather than on immediate emotional pressure.
Reflection Question
When your responsibilities clash with your love for someone, how do you decide what to do?