Verse 1.32 : Arjuna Vishada Yoga "The Grief of Arjuna"
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The Translation
“O Krishna, I do not desire victory, nor kingdom, nor pleasures. Of what use is kingdom, O Govinda, or enjoyment, or even life itself?”
Commentary & Insights
Arjuna's despair reaches a peak. He tells Krishna that he has no desire for the fruits of victory. He addresses Krishna as Govinda (master of speech, or pleaser of cows/senses). He asks: What is the point of winning a kingdom or enjoying pleasures if the people we want to share them with are dead?
Practical Application
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In moments of apathy, re-evaluate what truly matters to you. What are your core values when external rewards seem meaningless?
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How do you distinguish between genuine detachment and a defense mechanism of giving up to avoid failure?
- Have you ever felt that life itself was useless during a period of intense disappointment? How did you overcome that feeling?
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1.32
न काङ्क्षे विजयं कृष्ण न च राज्यं सुखानि च
Arjuna's speech shows his deep attachment to worldly relations. He values the kingdom only because he wants to enjoy it with his family, showing that his desires are still rooted in the material world.