Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 2.35 भयाद्रणादुपरतं मंस्यन्ते त्वां महारथाः
श्लोक 2.35
भयाद्रणादुपरतं मंस्यन्ते त्वां महारथाः ।
येषां च त्वं बहुमतो भूत्वा यास्यसि लाघवम् ॥
bhayādraṇāduparataṃ maṃsyante tvāṃ mahārathāḥ |
yeṣāṃ ca tvaṃ bahumato bhūtvā yāsyasi lāghavam ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
महारथी समझेंगे कि तुम डर के कारण युद्ध से हट गए। जिनकी दृष्टि में तुम बहुत सम्मानित थे, उनकी नज़र में तुम छोटे हो जाओगे।
Meaning in English
The great chariot-warriors will think you withdrew from battle out of fear, and those who held you in high esteem will think little of you.
Bhagavad Gita 2.35 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| भयात् रणात् | bhayāt raṇāt | from fear, from battle |
| उपरतम् | uparatam | withdrawn |
| मंस्यन्ते त्वाम् | maṃsyante tvām | will think you |
| महा-रथाः | mahā-rathāḥ | the great warriors |
| येषाम् च त्वम् | yeṣām ca tvam | and by whom you |
| बहु-मतः भूत्वा | bahu-mataḥ bhūtvā | having been highly esteemed |
| यास्यसि लाघवम् | yāsyasi lāghavam | you will be held lightly |
Explanation
The great warriors will think you withdrew from battle out of fear; and those who held you in high esteem will think little of you.
Others will not see Arjuna's inner struggle; they will see only a famous warrior running away.
भावार्थ
महारथी तुम्हें भय के कारण युद्ध से हटा हुआ मानेंगे; और जिनके बीच तुम बहुत सम्मानित थे, उनकी दृष्टि में तुम छोटे हो जाओगे।
Living it today
Explain your choices honestly, but do not let fear make them for you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 2.35?
The great warriors will think you withdrew from battle out of fear; and those who held you in high esteem will think little of you.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 2.35?
Sri Krishna speaks this verse, in Chapter 2 (Sankhya Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 2.35 in daily life?
Explain your choices honestly, but do not let fear make them for you.
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