Original Sanskrit
Transliteration
English Translation
For, I desire not victory, O Krishna, nor kingdom, nor pleasures. Of what avail is dominion to us, O Govinda? Of what avail are pleasures or even life itself?
Word-by-Word Meaning
na = nor; kāṅkṣe = do I desire; vijayaṃ = victory; kṛṣṇa = O Krishna; na = nor; ca = also; rājyaṃ = kingdom; sukhāni = happiness thereof; ca = also.; kiṃ = what use; naḥ = to us; rājyena = is the kingdom; govinda = O Krishna; kiṃ = what; bhogaiḥ = enjoyment; jīvitena = living; vā = either;
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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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