Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 1.17 काश्यश्च परमेष्वासः शिखण्डी च महारथः
श्लोक 1.17
काश्यश्च परमेष्वासः शिखण्डी च महारथः ।
धृष्टद्युम्नो विराटश्च सात्यकिश्चापराजितः ॥
kāśyaśca parameṣvāsaḥ śikhaṇḍī ca mahārathaḥ |
dhṛṣṭadyumno virāṭaśca sātyakiścāparājitaḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
श्रेष्ठ धनुर्धर काशिराज, महारथी शिखण्डी, धृष्टद्युम्न, राजा विराट और कभी न हारने वाले सात्यकि ने (भी अपने शंख बजाए)...
Meaning in English
The king of Kashi, a superb archer, Shikhandi the great chariot-warrior, Dhrishtadyumna, King Virata, and Satyaki, who was never defeated, [also blew their conches]...
Bhagavad Gita 1.17 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| काश्यः | kāśyaḥ | the king of Kashi |
| च | ca | and |
| परम-इष्वासः | parama-iṣvāsaḥ | the supreme archer |
| शिखण्डी | śikhaṇḍī | Shikhandi |
| च | ca | and |
| महा-रथः | mahā-rathaḥ | the great chariot-warrior |
| धृष्टद्युम्नः | dhṛṣṭadyumnaḥ | Dhrishtadyumna |
| विराटः | virāṭaḥ | Virata |
| च | ca | and |
| सात्यकिः | sātyakiḥ | Satyaki |
| च | ca | and |
| अपराजितः | aparājitaḥ | the unconquered |
Explanation
The great archer, the king of Kashi, the mighty warrior Shikhandi, Dhrishtadyumna, Virata and the unconquered Satyaki also blew their conches (the sentence completes in the next verse).
Two names here are central to the war's turning points. Shikhandi, before whom Bhishma would not raise his weapons, becomes the shield behind which Arjuna brings Bhishma down. Dhrishtadyumna, the Pandava commander, is the one who kills Drona. Satyaki, called 'unconquered', is Krishna's kinsman and Arjuna's loyal pupil.
भावार्थ
महान धनुर्धर काशिराज, महारथी शिखण्डी, धृष्टद्युम्न, राजा विराट और अजेय सात्यकि ने भी (अपने-अपने शंख बजाए)।
Living it today
Every person has a part to play in a larger story. Small roles can decide big outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 1.17?
The great archer, the king of Kashi, the mighty warrior Shikhandi, Dhrishtadyumna, Virata and the unconquered Satyaki also blew their conches (the sentence completes in the next verse).
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 1.17?
Sanjaya speaks this verse, in Chapter 1 (Arjuna Vishada Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 1.17 in daily life?
Every person has a part to play in a larger story. Small roles can decide big outcomes.
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