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Chapter 1 Of Bhagwat Geeta

First Chapter- Arjun Vishad Yog
1 May 2024 by
Rhythmwalk, Abhishek
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The Bhagavad Gita's first chapter, known as Arjuna Vishada Yoga or the Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection, sets the stage for the philosophical dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Here's a brief overview:


1. Setting the Scene: The Mahabharata war is about to commence on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. Arjuna, a skilled warrior and a central character in the epic, is filled with doubt and moral dilemmas about fighting in the war.


2. Arjuna's Conflict: Arjuna sees his beloved ones, including his teachers, cousins, and friends, on both sides of the battlefield. Overwhelmed by emotions and compassion, he is unable to decide whether to fight or to retreat from the battle altogether.


3. Dialogue with Krishna: Arjuna turns to his charioteer, Lord Krishna, seeking guidance. He expresses his confusion and distress, questioning the righteousness of engaging in a war that will result in the death of his kin.


4. Krishna's Response: Lord Krishna, who is an incarnation of the divine, begins to counsel Arjuna. He elucidates the concepts of duty (dharma), righteousness, and the nature of the self. Krishna emphasizes the importance of fulfilling one's duty, regardless of the consequences, and offers profound philosophical insights to alleviate Arjuna's doubts.


5. Conclusion: Despite Krishna's teachings, Arjuna's inner conflict is not resolved in the first chapter. However, it sets the stage for the subsequent chapters where Krishna expounds on various paths of yoga, including karma yoga (the yoga of action), bhakti yoga (the yoga of devotion), and jnana yoga (the yoga of knowledge), ultimately guiding Arjuna towards self-realization and enlightenment.


Overall, the first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita introduces the central themes of duty, morality, and self-realization, laying the foundation for the profound spiritual discourse that unfolds in the subsequent chapters.


Chapter 1 : Contain 47 verse




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Rhythmwalk, Abhishek 1 May 2024
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