Verse 1.29 : Arjuna Vishada Yoga "The Grief of Arjuna"
Verse 29 of 47
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The Translation
“My body is trembling, my hair stands on end, my bow Gandiva slips from my hand, and my skin is burning.”
Commentary & Insights
Arjuna continues to list his symptoms: his body is shivering (vepathuśca śarīre), his hair is standing on end, his skin is burning (paridahyate), and he cannot even hold his bow, Gandiva.
Practical Application
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If you feel physical symptoms of anxiety today, practice grounding yourself by focusing on your breath or the physical touch of your feet on the ground.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Have you ever experienced a crisis where your confidence ('bow') completely slipped away? How did you recover?
- Why is it necessary for the ego's confidence to break down before genuine spiritual wisdom can take root?
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1.29
सीदन्ति मम गात्राणि मुखं च परिशुष्यति
Arjuna's physical weakness shows that he has lost his Rajasic drive and is slipping into Tamas (darkness/grief), which must be corrected by Krishna's words of light.