Verse 2.9 : Sankhya Yoga "Transcendental Knowledge"
Verse 9 of 72
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The Translation
“Sanjaya said: Having spoken thus to Hrishikesha (Krishna), Gudakesha (Arjuna), the scorcher of enemies, said to Govinda, 'I will not fight,' and became silent.”
Commentary & Insights
Sanjaya reports Arjuna's final actions before the teaching begins. Having explained his grief and surrendered himself, Arjuna makes one last statement of his choice: na yotsye (I will not fight). He then falls silent (tūṣṇīm babhūva), awaiting Krishna's response.
Practical Application
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If you are resisting a necessary duty, notice the silent resistance in your mind and gently bring your attention back to the task.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How often do you practice silence in your life? How does silence help you gain clarity during a crisis?
- Are you willing to let go of your arguments and assumptions when seeking guidance from others?
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2.9
सञ्जय उवाच
Arjuna's silence indicates the complete cessation of his active ego (Rajas) and a transition to receptivity, which is the only state in which the teaching of the Self can be absorbed.