Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 1.33 येषामर्थे काङ्क्षितं नो राज्यं भोगाः सुखानि च
श्लोक 1.33
येषामर्थे काङ्क्षितं नो राज्यं भोगाः सुखानि च ।
त इमेऽवस्थिता युद्धे प्राणांस्त्यक्त्वा धनानि च ॥
yeṣāmarthe kāṅkṣitaṃ no rājyaṃ bhogāḥ sukhāni ca |
ta ime'vasthitā yuddhe prāṇāṃstyaktvā dhanāni ca ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
जिनके लिए हम राज्य, भोग और सुख चाहते थे, वही लोग प्राण और धन की आशा छोड़कर यहाँ युद्ध के लिए खड़े हैं।
Meaning in English
Those for whose sake we wanted kingdom, enjoyments and pleasures stand here in battle, ready to give up their lives and wealth:
Bhagavad Gita 1.33 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| येषाम् | yeṣām | of those |
| अर्थे | arthe | for the sake |
| काङ्क्षितम् | kāṅkṣitam | desired |
| नः | naḥ | by us |
| राज्यम् | rājyam | kingdom |
| भोगाः | bhogāḥ | enjoyments |
| सुखानि | sukhāni | pleasures |
| च | ca | and |
| ते | te | they |
| इमे | ime | these |
| अवस्थिताः | avasthitāḥ | stand |
| युद्धे | yuddhe | in battle |
| प्राणान् | prāṇān | lives |
| त्यक्त्वा | tyaktvā | giving up |
| धनानि | dhanāni | wealth |
| च | ca | and |
Explanation
Those for whose sake we wanted a kingdom, enjoyments and pleasures are standing here in battle, ready to give up their lives and wealth.
Arjuna points to a painful irony. A kingdom is meant to be shared with family and friends; but the very people with whom he would have enjoyed it are the ones he must kill to win it. Victory would leave him with a throne and no one to share it with. The argument is human and moving, which is why Krishna does not mock it but answers it at length.
भावार्थ
जिनके लिए हम राज्य, भोग और सुख चाहते थे, वे ही अपने प्राणों और धन की आशा छोड़कर युद्ध में खड़े हैं।
Living it today
Ask who your goals are really for. Success that costs you the people you care about is a hollow win.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 1.33?
Those for whose sake we wanted a kingdom, enjoyments and pleasures are standing here in battle, ready to give up their lives and wealth.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 1.33?
Arjuna speaks this verse, in Chapter 1 (Arjuna Vishada Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 1.33 in daily life?
Ask who your goals are really for. Success that costs you the people you care about is a hollow win.
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