Swami Tejomayanandaधृतराष्ट्र ने कहा -- हे संजय ! धर्मभूमि कुरुक्षेत्र में एकत्र हुए युद्ध के इच्छुक (युयुत्सव:) मेरे और पाण्डु के पुत्रों ने क्या किया?
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.1 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaDhritarashtra said, "What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together, eager for battle, on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya?"
Swami GambiranandaDhṛtarāṣṭra said: O Sanjaya, what did my sons and the sons of Pandu do when they assembled on the sacred field of Kurukshetra, eager for battle?
Swami AdidevanandaDhṛtarāṣṭra said: “O Sanjaya, what did my people and the Pāṇḍavas do, gathered together on the holy field of Kurukshetra, eager for battle?”
Dr. S. SankaranarayanDhritarashtra said, "O Sanjaya, what did my sons and the sons of Pandu do in the Kurukshetra, the field of righteousness, where the entire warring class had assembled?"
Shri Purohit SwamiThe King Dhritarashtra asked, "O Sanjaya! What happened on the sacred battlefield of Kurukshetra when my people and the Pandavas gathered?"
Swami Tejomayanandaसंजय ने कहा -- पाण्डव-सैन्य की व्यूह रचना देखकर राजा दुर्योधन ने आचार्य द्रोण के पास जाकर ये वचन कहे।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.2 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaSanjaya said: Having seen the army of the Pandavas drawn up in battle array, King Duryodhana approached his teacher, Drona, and spoke these words.
Swami GambiranandaSanjaya said: But then, seeing the army of the Pandavas in battle array, King Duryodhana approached the teacher, Drona, and spoke.
Swami AdidevanandaSanjaya said: King Duryodhana, upon seeing the Pandava army in battle array, approached his teacher Drona and said these words.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanSanjaya said: Seeing the army of the sons of Pandu marshaled in military array, the prince Duryodhana approached the teacher Drona and spoke these words at that time:
Shri Purohit SwamiSanjaya replied: "When Prince Duryodhana saw the Pandavas' army paraded, he approached his preceptor Guru Drona and spoke these words:
Swami Tejomayanandaहे आचार्य ! आपके बुद्धिमान शिष्य द्रुपदपुत्र (धृष्टद्द्युम्न) द्वारा व्यूहाकार खड़ी की गयी पाण्डु पुत्रों की इस महती सेना को देखिये।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.3 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaBehold, O Teacher! This mighty army of the sons of Pandu, arrayed by the son of Drupada, thy wise disciple.
Swami GambiranandaO teacher, behold this vast army of the sons of Pandu, arrayed for battle by the intelligent disciple of Drupada.
Swami AdidevanandaBehold, O teacher, this mighty army of the Pandavas, arrayed by the son of Drupada, your intelligent disciple.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanO teacher! Behold this mighty army of the sons of Pandu, marshaled in a military array by Drupada's son, your intelligent pupil.
Shri Purohit SwamiRevered Father! Behold this mighty host of the Pandavas, paraded by the son of King Drupada, your wise disciple.
atra śūrā maheṣvāsā bhīmārjunasamā yudhi ।
yuyudhāno virāṭaś ca drupadaś ca mahārathaḥ ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaइस सेना में महान् धनुर्धारी शूर योद्धा है , जो युद्ध में भीम और अर्जुन के समान हैं , जैसे -- युयुधान, विराट तथा महारथी राजा द्रुपद।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.4 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaHere are heroes, mighty archers, equal in battle to Bhima and Arjuna, Yuyudhana (Satyaki), Virata, and Drupada—all mighty warriors.
Swami GambiranandaHere are the heroes wielding great bows, who in battle are peers of Bhima and Arjuna: Yuyudhana (Satyaki) and Virata, and the maharatha (great chariot-rider) Drupada;
Swami AdidevanandaThere (in that army) are heroes, great bowmen, such as Bhima and Arjuna; Yuyudhana, Virata, and Drupada, a mighty warrior;
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHere are the heroes and mighty archers, comparable in war to Bhima and Arjuna: Yuyudhana, the king of the Virata country, and Drupada, the mighty warrior.
Shri Purohit SwamiIn it are heroes and great bowmen; the equals in battle of Arjuna, Bheema, Yuyudhana, Virata, and Drupada—all great soldiers.
dhr̥ṣṭaketuś cekitānaḥ kāśirājaś ca vīryavān ।
purujit kuntibhojaś ca śaibyaś ca narapuṁgavaḥ ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaधृष्टकेतु, चेकितान, बलवान काशिराज, पुरुजित्, कुन्तिभोज और मनुष्यों में श्रेष्ठ शैब्य।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.5 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaDhrishtaketu, Chekitana, the valiant king of Kasi, Purujit, Kuntibhoja, and Saibya—the best of men.
Swami GambiranandaDhrstaketu, Cekitana, and the valiant king of Kasi (Varanasi); Purujit, Kuntibhoja, and Saibya, the choicest of men;
Swami AdidevanandaDhrstaketu, Cekitana, the valiant king of Kasi, Purujit, Kuntibhoja, and Saibya, the best among men;
Dr. S. SankaranarayanDhrstaketu, Cekitana, the valorous king of Kasi, Kuntibhoja, the conqueror of many, and the Sibi king, the best among men;
Shri Purohit SwamiDhrishtaketu, Chekitan, the valiant king of Benares, Purujit, Kuntibhoja, and Shaibya—a master of many.
yudhāmanyuś ca vikrānta uttamaujāś ca vīryavān ।
saubhadro draupadeyāś ca sarva eva mahārathāḥ ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaपराक्रमी युधामन्यु, बलवान् उत्तमौजा, सुभद्रापुत्र (अभिमन्यु) और द्रोपदी के पुत्र -- ये सब महारथी हैं।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.6 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaThe strong Yudhamanyu and the brave Uttamaujas, the son of Subhadra (Abhimanyu, the son of Subhadra and Arjuna), and the sons of Draupadi, all of them great charioteers (great heroes)."
Swami GambiranandaAnd the valiant Yudhamanyu, and the chivalrous Uttamaujas; the son of Subhadra (Abhimanyu) and the sons of Draupadi—all of them are, indeed, maharathas.
Swami AdidevanandaYudhamanyu, the valiant one, and Uttamaujas, the strong one; and also the son of Subhadra, as well as the sons of Draupadi, all mighty warriors.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanAnd Yudhamanyu, the heroic, and Uttamaujas, the valiant, the son of Subhadra, and the sons of Draupadi—all of them are indeed mighty warriors.
Shri Purohit SwamiYudhamanyu, Uttamouja, Soubhadra, and the sons of Droupadi—all famous men.
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अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम ।
नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते ॥
asmākaṁ tu viśiṣṭā ye tān nibodha dvijottama ।
nāyakā mama sainyasya saṁjñārthaṁ tān bravīmi te ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहे द्विजोत्तम ! हमारे पक्ष में भी जो विशिष्ट योद्धागण हैं , उनको आप जान लीजिये; आपकी जानकारी के लिये अपनी सेना के नायकों के नाम मैं आपको बताता हूँ।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.7 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaKnow also, O best among the twice-born! the names of those who are the most distinguished amongst ourselves, the leaders of my army; these I name to you for your information.
Swami GambiranandaBut, O best among the Brahmanas, please be appraised of those who are foremost among us, the founders of my army. I speak of them to you by way of illustration.
Swami AdidevanandaKnow, O best of Brahmanas, those who are important on our side—those who are the commanders of my army. I shall name them to refresh your memory.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanO best among the twice-born! Please take note of the most distinguished amongst us, who are the generals of my army and who are accepted as leaders by the heroes in my mighty army; I shall name them to you.
Shri Purohit SwamiNo changes needed.
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भवान्भीष्मश्च कर्णश्च कृपश्च समितिंजयः ।
अश्वत्थामा विकर्णश्च सौमदत्तिस्तथैव च ॥
bhavān bhīṣmaś ca karṇaś ca kr̥paś ca samitiṁjayaḥ ।
aśvatthāmā vikarṇaś ca saumadattis tathaiva ca ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaएक तो स्वयं आप, भीष्म, कर्ण, और युद्ध विजयी कृपाचार्य तथा अश्वत्थामा, विकर्ण और सोमदत्त का पुत्र है।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.8 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami Sivananda"Thou thyself, Bhishma, Karna, Kripa, the victorious in war, Asvatthama, Vikarna, and Bhurisrava, the son of Somadatta—all these are ready for battle."
Swami Gambirananda(They are): Your venerable self, Bhisma, Karna, and Krpa, who is ever victorious in battle; Asvatthama, Vikarna, Saumadatti, and Jayadratha.
Swami AdidevanandaYourself, Bhisma, Karna, the victorious Krpa, Asvatthama, Vikarna, and Jayadratha, the son of Somadatta;
Dr. S. SankaranarayanYour good self, Bhisma, Karna, Krpa, Salya, Jayadratha, Asvatthaman, Vikarna, and Somadatta's son, the valiant ones.
Shri Purohit SwamiYou come first; then Bheeshma, Karna, Kripa, great warriors; Ashwaththama, Vikarna, and the son of Somadhatta;
Swami Tejomayanandaमेरे लिए प्राण त्याग करने के लिए तैयार, अनेक प्रकार के शस्त्रास्त्रों से सुसज्जित तथा युद्ध में कुशल और भी अनेक शूर वीर हैं।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.9 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaAnd also many other heroes, ready to give up their lives for my sake, armed with various weapons and missiles, all well-skilled in battle.
Swami GambiranandaThere are many heroes who have dedicated their lives to me, possessing various kinds of weapons and missiles, all of whom are skilled in battle.
Swami AdidevanandaAnd there are many other heroes who are determined to give up their lives for my sake. They are all experts in using manifold missiles and dexterous in battle.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanAnd many other heroes, giving up their lives for my sake, fighting with various weapons, all highly skilled in different forms of warfare.
Shri Purohit SwamiAnd many others, all ready to die for My sake; all armed, all skilled in warfare.
aparyāptaṁ tad asmākaṁ balaṁ bhīṣmābhirakṣitam ।
paryāptaṁ tv idam eteṣāṁ balaṁ bhīmābhirakṣitam ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaभीष्म के द्वारा हमारी रक्षित सेना अपर्याप्त है; किन्तु भीम द्वारा रक्षित उनकी सेना पर्याप्त है अथवा, भीष्म के द्वारा रक्षित हमारी सेना अपरिमित है किन्तु भीम के द्वारा रक्षित उनकी सेना परिमित ही है।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.10 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaOur army, marshalled by Bhishma, is insufficient, whereas theirs, marshalled by Bhima, is sufficient.
Swami GambiranandaTherefore, our army, under the complete protection of Bhisma and others, is limitless. But this army of the enemies, under the protection of Bhima and others, is limited.
Swami AdidevanandaOur force is inadequate, guarded by Bhisma, while their force is adequate, guarded by Bhima.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThus, the army guarded by Bhima is unlimited for us, whereas the army guarded by Bhisma is sufficient for them, the Pandavas.
Shri Purohit SwamiYet our army seems weaker, though commanded by Bhishma; their army seems stronger, though commanded by Bhima.
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अयनेषु च सर्वेषु यथाभागमवस्थिताः ।
भीष्ममेवाभिरक्षन्तु भवन्तः सर्व एव हि ॥
ayaneṣu ca sarveṣu yathābhāgam avasthitāḥ ।
bhīṣmam evābhirakṣantu bhavantaḥ sarva eva hi ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaविभिन्न मोर्चों पर अपने-अपने स्थान पर स्थित रहते हुए आप सब लोग भीष्म पितामह की ही सब ओर से रक्षा करें।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.11 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaTherefore, do all of you, stationed in your respective positions in the several divisions of the army, protect Bhishma alone.
Swami GambiranandaHowever, venerable sirs, all of you without exception, while occupying all the positions in the different directions as allotted to you respectively, please protect Bhisma in particular.
Swami AdidevanandaTherefore, all of you, taking your places firmly in your respective divisions, should guard Bhisma at all costs.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanStationed firmly in all their respective paths, each one of them should guard Bhisma above all, without exception.
Shri Purohit SwamiTherefore, let the rank and file stand firm in their posts according to battalions, and all you generals around Bheeshma.
Swami Tejomayanandaउस समय कौरवों में वृद्ध, प्रतापी पितामह भीष्म ने उस (दुर्योधन) के हृदय में हर्ष उत्पन्न करते हुये उच्च स्वर में गरज कर शंखध्वनि की।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.12 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaHis glorious grandsire, the oldest of the Kauravas, roared like a lion to cheer Duryodhana and blew his conch.
Swami GambiranandaThe valiant grandfather, the eldest of the Kurus, loudly sounding a lion's roar, blew the conch to raise his (Duryodhana's) spirits.
Swami AdidevanandaThen the valiant grandsire Bhisma, the senior-most of the Kuru clan, roared like a lion and blew his conch with the intention of cheering up Duryodhana.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanGenerating joy in him, the powerful paternal grandfather (Bhisma), the senior-most among the Kurus, roared like a lion and blew his conchshell loudly.
Shri Purohit SwamiThen, to enliven his spirits, the brave Grandfather Bheeshma, the eldest of the Kuru clan, blew his conch, its sound resembling that of a lion's roar.
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ततः शङ्खाश्च भेर्यश्च पणवानकगोमुखाः ।
सहसैवाभ्यहन्यन्त स शब्दस्तुमुलोऽभवत् ॥
tataḥ śaṅkhāś ca bheryaś ca paṇavānakagomukhāḥ ।
sahasaivābhyahanyanta sa śabdas tumulo ’bhavat ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaतत्पश्चात् शंख, नगारे, ढोल व शृंगी आदि वाद्य एक साथ ही बज उठे, जिनका बड़ा भयंकर शब्द हुआ।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.13 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaThen, suddenly, conches, kettledrums, tabors, drums, and cow horns blared forth from the Kaurava side, and the sound was tremendous.
Swami GambiranandaJust immediately afterward, conch shells, kettledrums, tabors, trumpets, and cow-horns blared forth, creating a tumultuous sound.
Swami AdidevanandaThen suddenly conchs, kettle drums, trumpets, tabors, and blow horns blared forth, and the sound was terrific.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThen, all of a sudden, the conch-shells, drums, tambourines, trumpets, and cow-horns sounded in unison; the sound was tumultuous.
Shri Purohit SwamiAnd immediately, all the conches, drums, trumpets, and horns blared forth in a tumultuous uproar.
Swami Tejomayanandaइसके उपरान्त श्वेत अश्वों से युक्त भव्य रथ में बैठे हुये माधव (श्रीकृष्ण) और पाण्डुपुत्र अर्जुन ने भी अपने दिव्य शंख बजाये।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.14 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaThen, Madhava (Krishna) and the son of Pandu (Arjuna), seated in the magnificent chariot yoked with white horses, blew divine conches.
Swami GambiranandaThen Madhava (Krishna) and the son of Pandu (Arjuna), stationed in their magnificent chariot with white horses yoked to it, blew their divine conchs loudly.
Swami AdidevanandaThen Sri Krishna and Arjuna, stationed in their great chariot yoked with white horses, blew their divine conchs.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThen, mounted on a mighty chariot, yoked with white horses, Madhava (Krishna) and the son of Pandu (Arjuna) blew their heavenly conch shells.
Shri Purohit SwamiThen, seated in their spacious war chariot, yoked with white horses, Lord Shri Krishna and Arjuna sounded their divine conch shells.
Swami Tejomayanandaभगवान् हृषीकेश ने पांचजन्य, धनंजय (अर्जुन) ने देवदत्त तथा भयंकर कर्म करने वाले भीम ने पौण्डू नामक महाशंख बजाया।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.15 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaHrishikesha blew the Panchajanya, Arjuna blew the Devadatta, and Bhima, the wolf-bellied doer of terrible deeds, blew the great conch Paundra.
Swami GambiranandaHrsikesa (Krsna) blew the conch Pancajanya; Dhananjaya (Arjuna) blew the conch Devadatta; and Vrkodara (Bhima) of terrible deeds blew the great conch Paundra.
Swami AdidevanandaSri Krishna blew his conch, Pancajanya, Arjuna his Devadatta, and Bhima of terrible deeds blew his great conch, Paundra.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHrsikesa (Krsna) blew the Pancajanya; Dhananjaya (Arjuna) blew the Devadatta; and Bhima, of the terrible deeds, blew the mighty conchshell, Paundra.
Shri Purohit SwamiLord Shri Krishna blew his Panchajanya, and Arjuna blew his Devadatta; brave Bheema blew his renowned shell, Poundra.
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अनन्तविजयं राजा कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः ।
नकुलः सहदेवश्च सुघोषमणिपुष्पकौ ॥
anantavijayaṁ rājā kuntīputro yudhiṣṭhiraḥ ।
nakulaḥ sahadevaś ca sughoṣamaṇipuṣpakau ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaकुन्तीपुत्र राजा युधिष्ठिर ने अनन्त विजय नामक शंख और नकुल व सहदेव ने क्रमश: सुघोष और मणिपुष्पक नामक शंख बजाये।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.16 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaKing Yudhishthira, the son of Kunti, blew the Anantavijaya; Nakula and Sahadeva blew the Sughosha and the Manipushpaka.
Swami GambiranandaKing Yudhisthira, son of Kunti, blew the Anantavijaya; Nakula and Sahadeva blew the Sughosa and the Manipuspaka, respectively.
Swami AdidevanandaKing Yudhisthira, the son of Kunti, blew his conch, Anantavijaya, and Nakula and Sahadeva blew their conchs, Sughosa and Manipuspaka.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanKunti's son, the king Yudhisthira, blew the Anantavijaya; Nakula and Sahadeva blew the Sughosa and Manipuspaka, respectively.
Shri Purohit SwamiThe King Dharmaraja, the son of Kunti, blew the Anantavijaya, Nakula, and Sahadeva, the Sughosa and Manipushpaka, respectively.
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काश्यश्च परमेष्वासः शिखण्डी च महारथः ।
धृष्टद्युम्नो विराटश्च सात्यकिश्चापराजितः ॥
kāśyaś ca parameṣvāsaḥ śikhaṇḍī ca mahārathaḥ ।
dhr̥ṣṭadyumno virāṭaś ca sātyakiś cāparājitaḥ ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaश्रेष्ठ धनुषवाले काशिराज, महारथी शिखण्डी, धृष्टद्युम्न, राजा विराट और अजेय सात्यकि।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.17 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaThe king of Kasi, an excellent archer, Sikhandi, the mighty car-warrior, Dhrishtadyumna, Virata, and Satyaki, the unconquered.
Swami GambiranandaAnd the King of Kashi, wielding a great bow, and the great chariot-rider Sikhandin, Dhrstadyumna, Virata, and Satyaki the unconquered;
Swami AdidevanandaAnd the King of Kasi, the supreme bowman, Sikandi the mighty warrior, Dhrstadyumna, and Virata; and Satyaki, the invincible;
Dr. S. SankaranarayanAnd the king of Kasi, a great archer, and Sikhandin, a mighty warrior; Dhrstadyumna and the king of Virata, and the unconquered Satyaki;
Shri Purohit SwamiAnd the Maharaja of Benares, the great archer, Shikhandi, the great soldier, Dhrishtayumna, Virata, and Satyaki, the invincible one,
drupado draupadeyāś ca sarvaśaḥ pr̥thivīpate ।
saubhadraś ca mahābāhuḥ śaṅkhān dadhmuḥ pr̥thak pr̥thak ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहे राजन् ! राजा द्रुपद, द्रौपदी के पुत्र और महाबाहु सौभद्र (अभिमन्यु) इन सब ने अलग-अलग शंख बजाये।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.18 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaDrupada and the sons of Draupadi, O Lord of the Earth, and the son of Subhadra, the mighty-armed, blew their conches each separately.
Swami GambiranandaDrupada and the sons of Draupadi, as well as the mighty-armed son of Subhadra, all of them together, O king, blew their respective conchs.
Swami AdidevanandaDrupada and the sons of Draupadi, as well as the strong-armed son of Subhadra—all, O King, blew their respective conchs again and again.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe Pancala king, a mighty archer, and Draupad's five sons, as well as the mighty-armed son of Subhadra, each blew their own conch-shells individually.
Shri Purohit SwamiAnd, O King! Drupada's sons, Droupadi's sons, and the great soldier Soubhadra blew their conches.
Swami Tejomayanandaहे महीपते ! इस प्रकार जब युद्ध प्रारम्भ होने वाला ही था कि कपिध्वज अर्जुन ने धृतराष्ट्र के पुत्रों को स्थित देखकर धनुष उठाकर भगवान् हृषीकेश से ये शब्द कहे।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.20 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaThen, seeing the people of Dhritarashtra's party standing arrayed and the discharge of weapons about to begin, Arjuna, the son of Pandu whose ensign was a monkey, took up his bow and said the following to Krishna, O Lord of the Earth.
Swami GambiranandaO King, thereafter, seeing Dhrtarastra's men standing in their positions, with all the weapons ready for action, the son of Pandu, Arjuna, who had the insignia of Hanuman on his chariot-flag, raised his bow and said the following to Hrsikesa.
Swami AdidevanandaThen Arjuna, whose banner crest was Hanuman, on beholding the sons of Dhrtarastra arrayed, took up his bow, while missiles were beginning to fly.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanO king! Then, observing Dhrtarastra's men arrayed when the armed clash had virtually begun, at that time, Pandu's son, the monkey-bannered one (Arjuna), raising his bow, spoke these sentences.
Shri Purohit SwamiThen, upon beholding the sons of Dhritarashtra, drawn up on the battlefield, ready to fight, Arjuna, whose flag bore the image of Hanuman,
hr̥ṣīkeśaṁ tadā vākyam idam āha mahīpate ।
senayor ubhayor madhye rathaṁ sthāpaya me ’cyuta ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaअर्जुन ने कहा -- हे! अच्युत मेरे रथ को दोनों सेनाओं के मध्य खड़ा कीजिये।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.21 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaArjuna said, "O Krishna, place my chariot in the middle between the two armies, so that I may behold those who stand here, desirous to fight, and know with whom I must fight when the battle is about to commence."
Swami GambiranandaArjuna said, "O Acyuta, please place my chariot between both the armies."
Swami AdidevanandaAnd he spoke, O Lord of the Earth, these words to Sri Krishna: Arjuna said, “Draw up my chariot, O Krishna, between the two armies.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanArjuna said, O Acyuta! Please halt my chariot at a central place between the two armies, so that I may scrutinize these men who are standing with a desire to fight and with whom I have to engage in this great war-effort.
Shri Purohit SwamiRaising his bow, he spoke this to the Lord Shri Krishna: O Infallible Lord of the earth! Please draw up my chariot between the two armies.
Swami Tejomayanandaजिससे मैं युद्ध की इच्छा से खड़े इन लोगों का निरीक्षण कर सकूँ कि इस युद्ध में मुझे किनके साथ युद्ध करना है।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.22 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaArjuna said, "O Krishna, place my chariot in the middle between the two armies, so that I may behold those who stand here, desirous to fight, and know with whom I must fight when the battle is about to commence."
Swami GambiranandaUntil I survey those who stand intent on fighting and those who are about to engage in battle with me in this impending war.
Swami AdidevanandaSo that I may have a good look at those who are standing, eager to fight, and know with whom I must fight in this enterprise of war.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanI shall scrutinize those who are ready to fight, who have assembled here and are eager to achieve in the battle what is dear to the evil-minded son of Dhrtarastra.
Shri Purohit SwamiSo that I may observe those who must fight on my side and those who must fight against me.
Swami Tejomayanandaदुर्बुद्धि धार्तराष्ट्र (दुर्योधन) का युद्ध में प्रिय चाहने वाले जो ये राजा लोग यहाँ एकत्र हुए हैं, उन युद्ध करने वालों को मैं देखूँगा।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.23 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaFor I desire to observe those who are assembled here to fight, wishing to please in battle the evil-minded Duryodhana—the son of Dhritarashtra.
Swami GambiranandaThese who have assembled here and want to accomplish in the war what is dear to the perverted son of Dhrtarastra, I find them to be intent on fighting.
Swami AdidevanandaI wish to see those gathered here ready to fight in this battle in order to please the evil-minded son of Dhrtarashtra.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanSanjaya said, "O descendant of Bharata (Dhrtarastra)! Thus instructed by Gudakesa (Arjuna), Hrsikesa halted the best chariot at a place in between the two armies, in front of Bhisma and Drona and all the rulers of the earth. He then said, 'O son of Prtha! Behold these Kurus, assembled.'"
Shri Purohit SwamiAnd gaze upon this array of soldiers, eager to please the sons of Dhritarashtra who are sinful.
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एवमुक्तो हृषीकेशो गुडाकेशेन भारत ।
सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये स्थापयित्वा रथोत्तमम् ॥
Swami Tejomayanandaसंजय ने कहा -- हे भारत (धृतराष्ट्र) ! अर्जुन के इस प्रकार कहने पर भगवान् हृषीकेश ने दोनों सेनाओं के मध्य उत्तम रथ को खड़ा करके।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.24 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaSanjaya said, Thus addressed by Arjuna, Krishna stationed the best of chariots, O Dhritarashtra, in the midst of the two armies.
Swami GambiranandaSanjaya said, "O scion of the line of Bharata, Hrishikesa, being told so by Gudakesa (Arjuna), placed the excellent chariot between the two armies, in front of Bhishma and Drona as well as all the rulers of the earth, and said, 'O Partha, behold these assembled Kurus!'"
Swami AdidevanandaSanjaya said: Thus addressed by Arjuna, Sri Krishna drew up the best of chariots between the two armies, in full view of Bhisma, Drona, and all the other kings, O Dhrtarastra. He then said, "O Arjuna, behold these assembled Kauravas."
Dr. S. SankaranarayanSanjaya said, "O descendant of Bharata (Dhrtarastra)! Thus instructed by Gudakesa (Arjuna), Hrsikesa halted the best chariot at a place in between the two armies, in front of Bhisma and Drona and all the rulers of the earth. He then said, 'O son of Prtha! Behold these Kurus, assembled."
Shri Purohit SwamiSanjaya said: "Having listened to Arjuna's request, Lord Shri Krishna drew up His bright chariot in the midst between the two armies.
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भीष्मद्रोणप्रमुखतः सर्वेषां च महीक्षिताम् ।
उवाच पार्थ पश्यैतान्समवेतान्कुरूनिति ॥
Swami Tejomayanandaभीष्म, द्रोण तथा पृथ्वी के समस्त शासकों के समक्ष उन्होंने कहा, "हे पार्थ यहाँ एकत्र हुये कौरवों को देखो"।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.25 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaIn front of Bhishma and Drona, and all the rulers of the earth, he said: "O Arjuna, son of Pritha, behold these Kurus gathered together."
Swami GambiranandaSanjaya said, "O scion of the line of Bharata (Dhrtarashtra), Hrsikesa, being told so by Gudakesa (Arjuna), placed the excellent chariot between the two armies, in front of Bhisma and Drona as well as all the rulers of the earth, and said, 'O Partha (Arjuna), behold these assembled people of the Kuru dynasty.'"
Swami AdidevanandaSanjaya said: Thus addressed by Arjuna, Sri Krishna drew up the best of chariots between the two armies, in full view of Bhisma, Drona, and all the other kings, O Dhrtarastra. He then said, "O Arjuna, behold these assembled Kauravas."
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThere in both the armies, the son of Prtha observed his fathers, paternal grandfathers, teachers, maternal uncles, brothers, sons, sons' sons, and comrades, fathers-in-law, and also friends.
Shri Purohit SwamiWhere Bheeshma and Drona had led all the rulers of the earth, they spoke thus: O Arjuna! Behold, these members of the family of Kuru are assembled.
Swami Tejomayanandaवहाँ अर्जुन ने उन दोनों सेनाओं में खड़े पिता के भाइयों, पितामहों, आचार्यों, मामों, भाइयों, पुत्रों, पौत्रों, मित्रों, श्वसुरों और सुहृदों को भी देखा।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.26 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaThen, Arjuna (son of Pritha) saw there (in the armies) stationed fathers, grandfathers, teachers, maternal uncles, brothers, sons, grandsons, and friends.
Swami GambiranandaThen Arjuna saw, marshalled among both the armies, his uncles, grandfathers, teachers, maternal uncles, brothers, cousins, sons, grandsons, comrades, fathers-in-law, and friends.
Swami AdidevanandaThen, as Arjuna looked on, he saw standing there fathers, grandfathers, teachers, uncles, brothers, sons, grandsons, and comrades.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanNoticing all those kinsmen arrayed in the army, the son of Kunti was overwhelmed with immense compassion and, despondent, he uttered this:
श्वशुरान्सुहृदश्चैव सेनयोरुभयोरपि ।
तान्समीक्ष्य स कौन्तेयः सर्वान्बन्धूनवस्थितान् ॥
śvaśurān suhr̥daś caiva senayor ubhayor api ।
tān samīkṣya sa kaunteyaḥ sarvān bandhūn avasthitān ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaइस प्रकार उन सब बन्धु-बान्धवों को खड़े देखकर कुन्ती पुत्र अर्जुन का मन करुणा से भर गया और विषादयुक्त होकर उसने यह कहा।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.27 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaHe saw fathers-in-law and friends in both the armies. The son of Kunti, Arjuna, seeing all those kinsmen thus standing arrayed, spoke sorrowfully, deeply filled with pity.
Swami GambiranandaThe son of Kunti, Arjuna, seeing all those relatives arrayed there, became overwhelmed by supreme compassion and sorrowfully said this:
Swami AdidevanandaFathers-in-law and dear friends in both armies, when Arjuna saw all these kinsmen arrayed,
Dr. S. SankaranarayanArjuna said, "O Krishna! On seeing these war-mongering kinsfolk of mine arrayed in the armies, my limbs fail and my mouth goes dry."
Shri Purohit SwamiFathers-in-law and benefactors were arrayed on both sides, and Arjuna then gazed at all those kinsmen before him.
Swami Tejomayananda।।1.28 1.29।।अर्जुन ने कहा -- हे कृष्ण ! युद्ध की इच्छा रखकर उपस्थित हुए इन स्वजनों को देखकर मेरे अंग शिथिल हुये जाते हैं, मुख भी सूख रहा है और मेरे शरीर में कम्प तथा रोमांच हो रहा है।।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.28 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaArjuna said, "O Krishna, seeing my kinsmen arrayed here, eager to fight,
Swami GambiranandaArjuna said, "O Krsna, seeing these relatives and friends who have assembled here with the intention of fighting, my limbs become languid and my mouth becomes completely dry."
Swami AdidevanandaHe was filled with deep compassion and said these words in despair:
Dr. S. SankaranarayanShivers and goosebumps arise in my body; the Gandiva slips from my hand and my skin is burning all over.
Shri Purohit SwamiAnd his heart melted with pity, and sadly he spoke: "O my Lord! When I see all these, my own people, thirsting for battle,
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सीदन्ति मम गात्राणि मुखं च परिशुष्यति ।
वेपथुश्च शरीरे मे रोमहर्षश्च जायते ॥
sīdanti mama gātrāṇi mukhaṁ ca pariśuṣyati ।
vepathuś ca śarīre me romaharṣaś ca jāyate ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayananda।।1.28 1.29।।अर्जुन ने कहा -- हे कृष्ण ! युद्ध की इच्छा रखकर उपस्थित हुए इन स्वजनों को देखकर मेरे अंग शिथिल हुये जाते हैं, मुख भी सूख रहा है और मेरे शरीर में कम्प तथा रोमांच हो रहा है।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.29 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaMy limbs fail, my mouth is parched, my body quivers, and my hair stands on end.
Swami GambiranandaAnd there is trembling in my body, and my hair stands on end; the Gandiva (bow) slips from my hand and my skin burns intensely.
Swami AdidevanandaMy limbs have weakened, my mouth has become parched, my body is trembling, and my hairs are standing on end.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanI am unable even to stand steady; my mind seems to be confused; and I see adverse omens, O Kesava!
Shri Purohit SwamiMy limbs are failing me, my throat is parched, my body is trembling, and my hair is standing on end.
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गाण्डीवं स्रंसते हस्तात्त्वक्चैव परिदह्यते ।
न च शक्नोम्यवस्थातुं भ्रमतीव च मे मनः ॥
gāṇḍīvaṁ sraṁsate hastāt tvak caiva paridahyate ।
na ca śaknomy avasthātuṁ bhramatīva ca me manaḥ ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaमेरे हाथ से गाण्डीव (धनुष) गिर रहा है और त्वचा जल रही है। मेरा मन भ्रमित सा हो रहा है, और मैं खड़े रहने में असमर्थ हूँ।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.30 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaThe Gandiva slips from my hand, and my skin burns all over; I am unable to stand, and my mind is reeling, as it were.
Swami GambiranandaMoreover, O Kesava (Krishna), I am not able to stand firmly, and my mind seems to be whirling. And I observe the omens to be adverse.
Swami AdidevanandaThe bow Gandiva slips from my hand and my skin is burning. I can no longer stand. My mind seems to be reeling.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanI do not foresee any good in killing my own kinsmen in the battle. O Krsna! I neither wish for victory, nor kingdom, nor the pleasures thereof.
Shri Purohit SwamiThe bow Gandiva slips from my hand, and my skin burns. I cannot remain still, for my mind is in tumult.
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निमित्तानि च पश्यामि विपरीतानि केशव ।
न च श्रेयोऽनुपश्यामि हत्वा स्वजनमाहवे ॥
nimittāni ca paśyāmi viparītāni keśava ।
na ca śreyo ’nupaśyāmi hatvā svajanam āhave ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहे केशव ! मैं शकुनों को भी विपरीत ही देख रहा हूँ और युद्ध में (आहवे) अपने स्वजनों को मारकर कोई कल्याण भी नहीं देखता हूँ।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.31 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaAnd I see ill omens, O Kesava. I do not see any good in slaying my kinsmen in battle.
Swami GambiranandaBesides, I do not see any good to be derived from killing my own people in battle. O Krsna, I do not hanker after victory, nor even a kingdom, nor pleasures.
Swami AdidevanandaI see, Kṛṣṇa, inauspicious omens. I foresee no good in slaying my kinsmen in battle.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanO Govinda! What use is the kingdom to us? What use are its pleasures and life even?
Shri Purohit SwamiThe omens are unfavorable; what good can come from the slaughter of my people on this battlefield?
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न काङ्क्षे विजयं कृष्ण न च राज्यं सुखानि च ।
किं नो राज्येन गोविन्द किं भोगैर्जीवितेन वा ॥
na kāṅkṣe vijayaṁ kr̥ṣṇa na ca rājyaṁ sukhāni ca ।
kiṁ no rājyena govinda kiṁ bhogair jīvitena vā ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहे कृष्ण ! मैं न विजय चाहता हूँ, न राज्य और न सुखों को ही चाहता हूँ। हे गोविन्द ! हमें राज्य से अथवा भोगों से और जीने से भी क्या प्रयोजन है?।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.32 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaI desire not victory, O Krishna, nor kingdom, nor pleasures. What use is dominion to us, O Krishna, or pleasures or even life?
Swami GambiranandaO Govinda! What need do we have of a kingdom, or what need of enjoyments and livelihood? Those for whom kingdom, enjoyments, and pleasures are desired by us—such as teachers, uncles, fathers-in-law, grandsons, brothers-in-law, as well as relatives—those very ones stand arrayed for battle, risking their lives and wealth.
Swami AdidevanandaI desire no victory, nor empire, nor pleasures. What have we to do with empire, O Krishna, or enjoyment, or even life?
Dr. S. SankaranarayanFor whose sake we seek kingdom, its pleasures and happiness, the very same persons now stand arrayed to fight, giving up their lives and wealth.
Shri Purohit SwamiAh, my Lord! I do not crave victory, nor a kingdom, nor any pleasure. What would a kingdom, happiness, or life be to me?
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येषामर्थे काङ्क्षितं नो राज्यं भोगाः सुखानि च ।
त इमेऽवस्थिता युद्धे प्राणांस्त्यक्त्वा धनानि च ॥
yeṣām arthe kāṅkṣitaṁ no rājyaṁ bhogāḥ sukhāni ca ।
ta ime ’vasthitā yuddhe prāṇāṁs tyaktvā dhanāni ca ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहमें जिनके लिये राज्य, भोग और सुखादि की इच्छा है, वे ही लोग धन और जीवन की आशा को त्यागकर युद्ध में खड़े हैं।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.33 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaThose for whose sake we desire kingdom, enjoyments, and pleasures stand here in battle, having renounced life and wealth.
Swami Gambirananda- O Govinda! What need do we have of a kingdom, or what need of enjoyments and livelihood? Those for whom kingdom, enjoyments, and pleasures are desired by us—such as teachers, uncles, fathers-in-law, grandsons, brothers-in-law, as well as relatives—those very ones stand arrayed for battle, risking their lives and wealth.
Swami AdidevanandaThose for whose sake we desire empire, enjoyment, and pleasures, stand here in war, renouncing life and wealth.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThese are our teachers, fathers, sons, paternal grandfathers, maternal uncles, fathers-in-law, sons' sons, wives' brothers, and other relatives.
Shri Purohit SwamiWhen those for whose sake I desire these things stand here, about to sacrifice their property and lives:
Swami Tejomayanandaवे लोग गुरुजन, ताऊ, चाचा, पुत्र, पितामह, श्वसुर, पोते, श्यालक तथा अन्य सम्बन्धी हैं।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.34 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaTeachers, fathers, sons, and grandfathers, maternal uncles, fathers-in-law, grandsons, brothers-in-law, and other relatives—
Swami Gambirananda- O Govinda! What need do we have of a kingdom, or what need of enjoyments and livelihood? Those for whom kingdom, enjoyments, and pleasures are desired by us—such as teachers, uncles, fathers-in-law, grandsons, brothers-in-law, as well as relatives—those very ones stand arrayed for battle, risking their lives and wealth.
Swami Adidevanandaall these are to be regarded as one's own self. Teachers, fathers, sons, grandfathers, uncles, fathers-in-law, grandsons, brothers-in-law, and other kinsmen—all these are to be regarded as one's own self.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanO slayer of Mandhu (Krsna)! I do not desire to slay these men, even though they slay me, not even for the sake of the kingdom of the three worlds, let alone for the sake of the earth.
Shri Purohit SwamiTeachers, fathers, grandfathers, sons, grandsons, uncles, fathers-in-law, brothers-in-law, and other relatives.
etān na hantum icchāmi ghnato ’pi madhusūdana ।
api trailokyarājyasya hetoḥ kiṁ nu mahīkr̥te ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaहे मधुसूदन ! इनके मुझे मारने पर अथवा त्रैलोक्य के राज्य के लिये भी मैं इनको मारना नहीं चाहता, फिर पृथ्वी के लिए कहना ही क्या है।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.35 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaThese I do not wish to kill, O Krishna, even though they kill me, for the sake of dominion over the three worlds; leave alone killing them for the sake of the earth."
Swami GambiranandaO Madhusudana, even if I am killed, I do not want to kill these even for the sake of a kingdom extending across the three worlds; let alone doing so for the earth!
Swami AdidevanandaI would not slay them, even if they might slay me, for the sovereignty of the three worlds—how much less for this earth, O Krsna?
Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhat joy would we gain by slaying Dhrtarastra's sons, O Janardana?
Shri Purohit SwamiI would not kill them, even for three worlds; why then for this earth alone? It matters not if I myself am killed.
23.36MBH-6-23-36
निहत्य धार्तराष्ट्रान्नः का प्रीतिः स्याज्जनार्दन ।
पापमेवाश्रयेदस्मान्हत्वैतानाततायिनः ॥
Swami Tejomayanandaहे जनार्दन ! धृतराष्ट्र के पुत्रों की हत्या करके हमें क्या प्रसन्नता होगी? इन आततायियों को मारकर तो हमें केवल पाप ही लगेगा।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.36 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaBy killing these sons of Dhritarashtra, what pleasure could be ours, O Janardana? Only sin would accrue to us from killing these felons.
Swami GambiranandaO Janardana, what happiness will we gain by killing the sons of Dhrtarastra? We will only incur sin by killing these wrongdoers.
Swami AdidevanandaIf we were to kill the sons of Dhrtarastra, what joy would be ours, O Krsna? Sin alone would accrue to us if we killed these murderous felons.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanNothing but sin would slay these desperadoes and take hold of us; therefore, we should not slay Dhrtarastra's sons, our own relatives.
Shri Purohit SwamiMy Lord! What happiness can come from the death of these sons of Dhritarashtra? We shall be committing a sin if we kill these desperate men.
23.37MBH-6-23-37
तस्मान्नार्हा वयं हन्तुं धार्तराष्ट्रान्सबान्धवान् ।
स्वजनं हि कथं हत्वा सुखिनः स्याम माधव ॥
Swami Tejomayanandaहे माधव ! इसलिये अपने बान्धव धृतराष्ट्र के पुत्रों को मारना हमारे लिए योग्य नहीं है, क्योंकि स्वजनों को मारकर हम कैसे सुखी होंगे।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.37 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaTherefore, we should not kill the sons of Dhritarashtra, our relatives; for how can we be happy by killing our own kin, O Madhava (Krishna)?
Swami GambiranandaTherefore, it is not proper for us to kill the sons of Dhrtarastra, who are our own relatives. For, O Madhava, how can we be happy by killing our kinsmen?
Swami AdidevanandaTherefore, it is not befitting for us to slay our kin, the sons of Dhrtarastra. For if we kill our kinsmen, O Krsna, how can we be happy?
Dr. S. SankaranarayanHow could we be truly happy, O Madhava, after slaying our own kinsmen?
Shri Purohit SwamiWe are worthy of a nobler feat than slaughtering our relatives—the sons of Dhritarashtra; for, my Lord, how can we be happy if we kill our kinsmen?
23.38MBH-6-23-38
यद्यप्येते न पश्यन्ति लोभोपहतचेतसः ।
कुलक्षयकृतं दोषं मित्रद्रोहे च पातकम् ॥
yady apy ete na paśyanti lobhopahatacetasaḥ ।
kulakṣayakr̥taṁ doṣaṁ mitradrohe ca pātakam ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaयद्यपि लोभ से भ्रष्टचित्त हुये ये लोग कुलनाशकृत दोष और मित्र द्रोह में पाप नहीं देखते हैं।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.38 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaThough they, with intelligence overpowered by greed, see no evil in the destruction of families and no sin in hostility to friends,
Swami Gambirananda- O Janardana, although these people, whose hearts have become perverted by greed, do not see the evil arising from destroying the family and sinning in hostility towards friends, yet how can we, who clearly see the evil arising from destroying the family, remain unaware of the need to abstain from this sin?
Swami AdidevanandaThough these people, whose minds are overpowered by greed, see no evil in the destruction of a clan and no sin in treachery to friends,
Dr. S. SankaranarayanOf course, these (Dhrtarastra's sons), with their intellects overpowered by greed, do not see the evil consequences ensuing from the ruin of the family and the sin of cheating friends.
Shri Purohit SwamiAlthough these men, blinded by greed, see no guilt in destroying their kin or fighting against their friends,
23.39MBH-6-23-39
कथं न ज्ञेयमस्माभिः पापादस्मान्निवर्तितुम् ।
कुलक्षयकृतं दोषं प्रपश्यद्भिर्जनार्दन ॥
Swami Tejomayanandaपरन्तु, हेे जनार्दन ! कुलक्षय से होने वाले दोष को जानने वाले हम लोगों को इस पाप से विरत होने के लिए क्यों नहीं सोचना चाहिये।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.39 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaWhy should we not, who clearly see the evil in the destruction of families, learn to turn away from this sin, O Janardana (Krishna)?
Swami Gambirananda- O Janardana, although these people, whose hearts have become perverted by greed, do not see the evil arising from destroying the family and sinning in hostility towards friends, yet how can we, who clearly see the evil arising from destroying the family, remain unaware of the need to abstain from this sin?
Swami AdidevanandaWhy should we not learn to shun this crime—we who see the evil of ruining a clan, O Krishna?
Dr. S. SankaranarayanBut, perceiving clearly the evil consequences ensuing from the ruin of the family, should we not have sense enough to refrain from this sinful act, O Janardana?
Shri Purohit SwamiShould we not, whose eyes are open and who consider it wrong to annihilate our family, turn away from such a great crime?
Swami Tejomayanandaकुल के नष्ट होने से सनातन धर्म नष्ट हो जाते हैं। धर्म नष्ट होने पर सम्पूर्ण कुल को अधर्म (पाप) दबा लेता है।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.40 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaIn the destruction of a family, the immemorial religious rites of that family perish; on the destruction of spirituality, impiety indeed, overwhelms the whole family.
Swami GambiranandaFrom the ruin of the family, the traditional rites and duties are totally destroyed. When rites and duties are destroyed, vice overwhelms the entire family.
Swami AdidevanandaWith the ruin of a clan, its ancient traditions perish, and when traditions perish, lawlessness overtakes the whole clan.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanWhen a family ruins, the eternal duties of the family perish; when the duties perish, impiety inevitably dominates the entire family.
Shri Purohit SwamiThe destruction of our kindred means the destruction of the traditions of our ancient lineage, and when these are lost, irreligion will overrun our homes.
Swami Tejomayanandaहे कृष्ण ! पाप के अधिक बढ़ जाने से कुल की स्त्रियां दूषित हो जाती हैं, और हे वार्ष्णेय ! स्त्रियों के दूषित होने पर वर्णसंकर उत्पन्न होता है।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.41 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaO Krishna, by the prevalence of impiety, the women of the family become corrupt; and, when women are corrupted, O Varshenya (descendant of Vrishni), intermingling of castes arises.
Swami GambiranandaO Krishna, when vice predominates, the women of the family become corrupt. O descendant of the Vrsnis, when women become corrupted, it results in the intermingling of castes.
Swami AdidevanandaWhen lawlessness prevails, O Krsna, the women of the clan become corrupted; when women become corrupted, there arises an intermixing of classes.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanO Krsna, due to the domination of impiety, the women of the family become corrupt. O member of the Vrsni-clan, when the women become corrupt, there arises the intermixture of castes.
Shri Purohit SwamiWhen irreligion spreads, the women of the house start to stray; when they lose their purity, adulteration of the lineage follows.
saṁkaro narakāyaiva kulaghnānāṁ kulasya ca ।
patanti pitaro hy eṣāṁ luptapiṇḍodakakriyāḥ ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaवह वर्णसंकर कुलघातियों को और कुल को नरक में ले जाने का कारण बनता है। पिण्ड और जलदान की क्रिया से वंचित इनके पितर भी नरक में गिर जाते हैं।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.42 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaConfusion of castes leads to hell for the slayers of the family, for their forebears fall, deprived of the offerings of rice-balls and libations of water.
Swami GambiranandaAnd the intermingling in the family leads the ruiners of the family verily into hell. The forefathers of these fall down (into hell) due to being deprived of the offerings of rice-balls and water.
Swami AdidevanandaThis mixing of classes leads to hell for the clan itself and its destroyers; for the spirits of their ancestors fall degraded, deprived of the ritual offerings of food and water.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanThe intermixture leads the family-ruiners and their families to nothing but hell; for, their ancestors (their individual souls) fall down [in hell], being deprived of the rites of offering rice-balls and water [intended for them].
Shri Purohit SwamiPromiscuity ruins both the family and those who defile it; while the souls of our ancestors droop, due to the lack of funeral cakes and ablutions.
Swami Tejomayanandaइन वर्णसंकर कारक दोषों से कुलघाती दोषों से सनातन कुलधर्म और जातिधर्म नष्ट हो जाते हैं।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.43 (minor wording variants between the critical edition and the Gita edition). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaBy these evil deeds of the destroyers of the family, which cause confusion of castes, the eternal religious rites of the caste and the family are destroyed.
Swami GambiranandaDue to the misdeeds of the ruiners of the family, which cause intermingling of castes, the traditional rites and duties of the castes and families are destroyed.
Swami AdidevanandaBy the sins of the clan-destroyers who bring about intermixing of classes, the ancient traditions of the clans and classes are destroyed.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanOn account of these evils of the family-ruiners that cause the intermixing of castes, the eternal caste-duties and family-duties fall into disuse.
Shri Purohit SwamiBy the destruction of our lineage and the pollution of our blood, ancient class traditions and family purity alike perish.
Swami Tejomayanandaहे जनार्दन ! हमने सुना है कि जिनके यहां कुल धर्म नष्ट हो जाता है, उन मनुष्यों का अनियत काल तक नरक में वास होता है।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.44 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaWe have heard, O Janardana, that those men in whose families the religious practices have been destroyed are inevitably destined to dwell in hell for an unknown period.
Swami GambiranandaO Janardana, we have heard that living in hell is inevitable for those whose family duties are destroyed.
Swami AdidevanandaFor those whose clan laws are destroyed, dwelling in hell is ordained, O Krishna; thus, we have heard.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanO Janardana! Dwelling in hell is certain for men whose family duties have fallen into disuse; this we have heard.
Shri Purohit SwamiThe wise say, my Lord, that they are forever lost whose ancient traditions have been lost.
aho bata mahat pāpaṁ kartuṁ vyavasitā vayam ।
yad rājyasukhalobhena hantuṁ svajanam udyatāḥ ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaअहो ! शोक है कि हम लोग बड़ा भारी पाप करने का निश्चय कर बैठे हैं, जो कि इस राज्यसुख के लोभ से अपने कुटुम्ब का नाश करने के लिये तैयार हो गये हैं।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.45 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaAlas! We are involved in a great sin, for we are prepared to kill our kinsmen, out of greed for the pleasures of a kingdom.
Swami GambiranandaWhat a pity that we have resolved to commit a great sin, eager to kill our own kith and kin out of greed for the pleasures of a kingdom!
Swami AdidevanandaAlas! We have resolved to commit a great sin, for we are ready to slay our kin out of desire for sovereignty and enjoyment.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanAlas! What a great sin have we resolved to commit! For, out of greed for the joy of the kingdom, we are striving to slay our own kinfolk!
Shri Purohit SwamiAlas, it is strange that we should be willing to kill our own countrymen and commit a great sin, in order to enjoy the pleasures of kingdom.
23.46MBH-6-23-46
यदि मामप्रतीकारमशस्त्रं शस्त्रपाणयः ।
धार्तराष्ट्रा रणे हन्युस्तन्मे क्षेमतरं भवेत् ॥
yadi mām apratīkāram aśastraṁ śastrapāṇayaḥ ।
dhārtarāṣṭrā raṇe hanyus tan me kṣemataraṁ bhavet ॥
Hindi
Swami Tejomayanandaयदि मुझ शस्त्ररहित और प्रतिकार न करने वाले को ये शस्त्रधारी कौरव रण में मारें, तो भी वह मेरे लिये कल्याणकारक होगा।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.46 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaIf the sons of Dhritarashtra, with weapons in hand, should slay me in battle, unresisting and unarmed, that would be better for me.
Swami GambiranandaIf, in this battle, the sons of Dhrtarastra, armed with weapons, kill me, who am non-resistant and unarmed, that will be more beneficial for me.
Swami AdidevanandaIf the well-armed sons of Dhrtarastra should slay me in battle, unresisting and unarmed, that would be better for me.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanIt would be more beneficial for me if Dhrtarastra's men, with weapons in their hands, should slay me, unresisting and unarmed.
Shri Purohit SwamiIf, on the contrary, the sons of Dhritarashtra, with weapons in hand, should slay me, unarmed and unresisting, surely that would be better for my welfare!
Swami Tejomayanandaसंजय ने कहा -- रणभूमि (संख्ये) में शोक से उद्विग्न मनवाला अर्जुन इस प्रकार कहकर बाणसहित धनुष को त्याग कर रथ के पिछले भाग में बैठ गया।
Same verse as Bhagavad Gītā 1.47 (identical Sanskrit text). Translations are the published Gītā Supersite translations.
Translation
Swami SivanandaSanjaya said, Having thus spoken in the midst of the battlefield, Arjuna cast away his bow and arrow and, his mind overwhelmed with sorrow, sat down on the seat of the chariot.
Swami GambiranandaSanjaya narrated: Having said so, Arjuna, with a mind afflicted by sorrow, sat down on the chariot in the midst of the battle, casting aside his bow along with the arrows.
Swami AdidevanandaSanjaya said: Having spoken thus on the battlefield, Arjuna threw aside his bow and arrows and sat down on the chariot seat, his heart overwhelmed with grief.
Dr. S. SankaranarayanSanjaya said, Having said this much about the battle, and letting his bow and arrows fall, Arjuna sat down on the back of the chariot, his mind agitated with grief.
Shri Purohit SwamiSanjaya said: "Having spoken thus, Arjuna sank into the seat of his chariot, discarding his bow and arrow, overwhelmed with grief in the midst of the armies."