Verse 1.34 : Arjuna Vishada Yoga "The Grief of Arjuna"
Verse 34 of 47
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The Translation
“teachers, fathers, sons, grandfathers, maternal uncles, fathers-in-law, grandsons, brothers-in-law, and other relatives.”
Commentary & Insights
Arjuna lists the specific relationships represented in the enemy lines. This detailed list shows that his mind is completely occupied with social roles and physical lineages, rather than the moral division between right and wrong.
Practical Application
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When evaluating a difficult situation, distinguish between what is comfortable for you and what is right for the long-term collective good.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Have you ever overlooked someone's wrong actions because of their role or relationship with you? How did you handle that?
- How can we maintain respect for social roles while still standing firm for moral truth?
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1.34
आचार्याः पितरः पुत्रास्तथैव च पितामहाः
Arjuna is overwhelmed by pity because he looks at his relatives with the eye of flesh, not with the eye of the spirit. He sees only bodies, not the eternal souls within them.