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Chapter 1, Verse 17
"Bhagavad Gita 1.17" — meaning and explanation.
काश्यश्च परमेष्वासः शिखण्डी च महारथः | धृष्टद्युम्नो विराटश्च सात्यकिश्चापराजितः
kāśyaśca parameṣvāsaḥ śikhaṇḍī ca mahārathaḥ . dhṛṣṭadyumno virāṭaśca sātyakiścāparājitaḥ
Meaning
1.17. The king of Kasi, an exellent archer, Sikhandi, the mighty car-warrior, Dhrishtadyumna and Virata and Satyaki, the unconered.
।।1.17।।श्रेष्ठ धनुषवाले काशिराज, महारथी शिखण्डी, धृष्टद्युम्न, राजा विराट और अजेय सात्यकि।
Explanation
1.17 काश्यः Kasya? the king of Kasi? च and? परमेष्वासः an excellent archer? शिखण्डी Sikhandi? च and? महारथः mighty carwarrior? धृष्टद्युम्नः Dhrishtadyumna? विराटः Virata? च and? सात्यकिः Satyaki? च and? अपराजितः unconered.No Commentary.
Life Lesson
Study Bhagavad Gita 1.17 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
Context
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, verse 17, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.
Bhagavad Gita 1.17
This page presents the Sanskrit verse, transliteration, Hindi meaning, English meaning, and a simple explanation for study. For a fuller understanding, read this shloka in sequence with the rest of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 1.17 mean?
1.17. The king of Kasi, an exellent archer, Sikhandi, the mighty car-warrior, Dhrishtadyumna and Virata and Satyaki, the unconered.
What is the life lesson of this verse?
Study Bhagavad Gita 1.17 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
What is the context of this verse?
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, verse 17, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.