Bhagavad Gita · Arjuna Vishada Yoga — The Yoga of Arjuna's Dilemma
Chapter 1, Verse 24
"Bhagavad Gita 1.24" — meaning and explanation.
सञ्जय उवाच | एवमुक्तो हृषीकेशो गुडाकेशेन भारत | सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये स्थापयित्वा रथोत्तमम्
sañjaya uvāca . evamukto hṛṣīkeśo guḍākeśena bhārata . senayorubhayormadhye sthāpayitvā rathottamam
Meaning
1.24. Sanjaya said Thus addressed by Arjuna, Krishna, having stationed that best of chariots, O Dhritarashtra, in the midst of the two armies.
।।1.24।।संजय ने कहा -- हे भारत (धृतराष्ट्र) ! अर्जुन के इस प्रकार कहने पर भगवान् हृषीकेश ने दोनों सेनाओं के मध्य उत्तम रथ को खड़ा करके।
Explanation
1.24 एवम् thus? उक्तः addressed? हृषीकेशः Hrishikesha? गुडाकेशेन by Gudakesha (the coneror of sleep? Arjuna)? भारत O Bharata (descendant of king Bharata? Dhritarashtra)? सेनयोः of the armies? उभयोः of both? मध्ये in the middle? स्थापयित्वा having stationed? रथोत्तमम् best of chariots.No Commentary.
Life Lesson
Study Bhagavad Gita 1.24 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
Context
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, verse 24, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.
Bhagavad Gita 1.24
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 1.24 mean?
1.24. Sanjaya said Thus addressed by Arjuna, Krishna, having stationed that best of chariots, O Dhritarashtra, in the midst of the two armies.
What is the life lesson of this verse?
Study Bhagavad Gita 1.24 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 24, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.