Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 1 Index
Arjuna Vishada Yoga
(The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection)
Total Shlokas: 47
Verse 1.1
Dhritarashtra’s Inquiry on Kurukshetra
Verse 1.2
Duryodhana Observes the Army
Verse 1.3
The Mighty Formation of Pandu’s Sons
Verses 1.4 - 1.6
List of Great Warriors and Heroes
Verses 1.7 - 1.11
Kaurava Commanders & Strategy
Verses 1.12 - 1.13
Bhishma Pitamah Blows the Conch
Verses 1.14 - 1.15
Lord Krishna & Arjuna Sound the War
Verses 1.16 - 1.18
The Pandava Brothers Signal Battle
Verse 1.19
The Roar That Shattered Kaurava Hearts
Verses 1.20 - 1.23
Arjuna’s Request to Lord Krishna
Verses 1.24 - 1.25
Chariot Placed Between Armies
Verses 1.26 - 1.27
Arjuna Sees Family on the Field
Verses 1.28 - 1.30
Arjuna’s Physical & Mental Collapse
Verses 1.31 - 1.35
The Refusal to Kill Kinsmen
Verses 1.36 - 1.38
The Sin of Killing One's Own Kin
Verses 1.39 - 1.43
Impact on Family Traditions
Verses 1.44 - 1.46
Preferring Death Over Civil War
Verse 1.47
Arjuna Collapses in the Chariot
Chapter 1 at a Glance
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The Gathering
Two massive armies meet at Kurukshetra. Duryodhana assesses the strength of the Pandavas.
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The Call to War
Conch shells are blown. Krishna and Arjuna signal their readiness with a thunderous sound.
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The Moral Crisis
Arjuna sees his kinsmen, drops his bow, and refuses to fight, overcome by grief and confusion.
Core Lesson:
Before the Light of Wisdom (Chapter 2) can enter, one must acknowledge their own confusion and seek guidance. Chapter 1 is the "Yoga of Dejection."
End of Chapter 1
Hare Krishna
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