Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 1.22 यावदेतान्निरीक्षेऽहं योद्धुकामानवस्थितान्
श्लोक 1.22
यावदेतान्निरीक्षेऽहं योद्धुकामानवस्थितान् ।
कैर्मया सह योद्धव्यमस्मिन् रणसमुद्यमे ॥
yāvadetānnirīkṣe'haṃ yoddhukāmānavasthitān |
kairmayā saha yoddhavyamasmin raṇasamudyame ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
ताकि मैं युद्ध की इच्छा से खड़े इन योद्धाओं को अच्छी तरह देख सकूँ, और जान सकूँ कि इस युद्ध में मुझे किन-किन से लड़ना है।
Meaning in English
so that I may look at those who stand here eager for battle, and see whom I must fight in this coming war.
Bhagavad Gita 1.22 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यावत् | yāvat | so that, while |
| एतान् | etān | these |
| निरीक्षे | nirīkṣe | may look at |
| अहम् | aham | I |
| योद्धु-कामान् | yoddhu-kāmān | eager to fight |
| अवस्थितान् | avasthitān | standing in array |
| कैः | kaiḥ | with whom |
| मया | mayā | by me |
| सह | saha | together with |
| योद्धव्यम् | yoddhavyam | must be fought |
| अस्मिन् | asmin | in this |
| रण-समुद्यमे | raṇa-samudyame | undertaking of battle |
Explanation
So that I may look at these men standing here eager to fight, and see with whom I must do battle in this great undertaking.
Arjuna's purpose seems practical: a warrior surveys the enemy. But the words 'with whom I must fight' already carry a personal note. He wants to see faces, not just ranks. Commentators observe that this simple wish to look is what opens the door to his crisis: seeing his own family in front of him changes everything.
भावार्थ
ताकि मैं युद्ध की इच्छा से डटे इन योद्धाओं को देख लूँ कि इस युद्ध में मुझे किन-किन के साथ लड़ना है।
Living it today
Looking honestly at a situation can change how you feel about it. Be ready for what clear sight may show you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 1.22?
So that I may look at these men standing here eager to fight, and see with whom I must do battle in this great undertaking.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 1.22?
Arjuna speaks this verse, in Chapter 1 (Arjuna Vishada Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 1.22 in daily life?
Looking honestly at a situation can change how you feel about it. Be ready for what clear sight may show you.
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