Original Sanskrit
Transliteration
English Translation
The Gandiva-bow slips from my hand, and my skin burns all over; I am also unable to stand and my mind is whirling round, as it were.
Word-by-Word Meaning
gāṇḍīvaṃ = the bow of Arjuna; straṃsate = is slipping; hastāt = from the hand; tvak = skin; ca = also; eva = certainly; paridahyate = is burning.; na = nor; ca = also; śaknomi = am I able; avasthātuṃ = to stay; bhramati = forgetting; iva = as; ca = and; me = my; manaḥ = mind;
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Summary
The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection - The crisis of conscience that begins the spiritual dialogue
Total Verses:47
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