Bhagavad Gita · Sankhya Yoga — The Yoga of Knowledge
Chapter 2, Verse 10
"Bhagavad Gita 2.10" — meaning and explanation.
तमुवाच हृषीकेशः प्रहसन्निव भारत | सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये विषीदन्तमिदं वचः
tamuvāca hṛṣīkeśaḥ prahasanniva bhārata . senayorubhayormadhye viṣīdantamidaṃ vacaḥ
Meaning
2.10 To him who was despondent in the midst of the two armies, Krishna, as if smiling, O Bharata, spoke these words.
।।2.10।। हे भारत (धृतराष्ट्र) ! दोनों सेनाओं के बीच में उस शोकमग्न अर्जुन को भगवान् हृषीकेश ने हँसते हुए से यह वचन कहे।।
Explanation
2.10 तम् to him? उवाच spoke? हृषीकेशः Hrishikesha? प्रहसन् smiling? इव as it were? भारत O Bharata? सेनयोः of the armies? उभयोः (of) both? मध्ये in the middle? विषीदन्तम् despondent? इदम् this? वचः word.No commentary.
Life Lesson
Study Bhagavad Gita 2.10 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
Context
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, verse 10, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.
Bhagavad Gita 2.10
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 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bhagavad Gita 2.10 mean?
2.10 To him who was despondent in the midst of the two armies, Krishna, as if smiling, O Bharata, spoke these words.
What is the life lesson of this verse?
Study Bhagavad Gita 2.10 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.
What is the context of this verse?
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, verse 10, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.