Verse 1.20 : Arjuna Vishada Yoga "The Grief of Arjuna"
Verse 20 of 47
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The Translation
“At that time, seeing the sons of Dhritarashtra arrayed against him and weapons ready to fly, Arjuna, whose chariot banner bore the crest of Hanuman, took up his bow and spoke these words to Krishna, O King.”
Commentary & Insights
Just as the missiles are about to fly, Arjuna lifts his bow, Gandiva, ready to shoot. He is referred to as Kapidhvaja (whose banner bears the emblem of Hanuman). Hanuman, the legendary devotee of Sri Rama, represents strength, devotion, and victory. Arjuna addresses Sri Krishna, his charioteer, asking him to move the chariot.
Practical Application
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Pause and gather your focus completely before launching into a major decision or action today.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Do you feel physically prepared for your challenges but emotionally or spiritually vulnerable? How can you address this imbalance?
- Hanuman represents total devotion and surrender to the Divine. How does devotion help in overcoming fear?
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1.20
अथ व्यवस्थितान्दृष्ट्वा धार्तराष्ट्रान् कपिध्वजः
Arjuna is called Kapidhvaja because Hanuman resides on his banner. This is a reminder that the Divine forces are fully with Arjuna, yet his personal ignorance (moha) is about to manifest.