तमुवाच हृषीकेशः प्रहसन्निव भारत । सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये विषीदंतमिदं वचः ॥
तमुवाच हृषीकेशः प्रहसन्निव भारत । सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये विषीदंतमिदं वचः ॥

Chapter 2, Verse 10

तमुवाच हृषीकेश: प्रहसन्निव भारत |

सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये विषीदन्तमिदं वच: || 2.10 ||

tam-uvācha hṛiṣhīkeśhaḥ prahasanniva bhārata
senayorubhayor-madhye viṣhīdantam-idaṁ vachaḥ

भावार्थ:

हे भरतवंशी धृतराष्ट्र! अंतर्यामी श्रीकृष्ण महाराज दोनों सेनाओं के बीच में शोक करते हुए उस अर्जुन को हँसते हुए से यह वचन बोले॥10॥

Translation

O Dhritarashtra, thereafter, in the midst of both the armies, Shree Krishna smilingly spoke the following words to the grief-stricken Arjun.

Explanation in English:

This verse is the calm before the spiritual storm — a gentle moment of divine compassion before Krishna begins His profound teachings.

Let’s understand it line by line:

  1. “Tam uvāca Hṛṣīkeśaḥ” – “Hrishikesha (Krishna) spoke to him (Arjuna)…”
    The name Hrishikesha means “Lord of the senses”, showing Krishna’s divine control over body and mind.
  2. “Prahasan-niva” – “Smiling (gently)…”
    Krishna smiles—not mockingly, but compassionately, with deep understanding.
    His smile reflects wisdom, love, and confidence—He knows the confusion Arjuna feels and is ready to guide him out of it.
  3. “Bhārata” – Addressed to Dhritarashtra (the blind king), Sanjaya continues narrating the scene.
  4. “Senayor ubhayor madhye” – “In the middle of both armies…”
    This location is symbolic: Arjuna is stuck between two forces—duty and attachment, war and peace, clarity and confusion.
  5. “Viṣīdantam idaṁ vacaḥ” – “To the one who was sorrowful, He spoke these words.”
    Arjuna is immersed in grief, and now Krishna will speak to awaken his wisdom and courage.
See also  Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2, Verse 25

Key Takeaway:

Krishna’s smile and calm presence mark the beginning of a shift—from emotional breakdown to spiritual awakening. The compassionate Guru is about to begin His teachings.

This verse sets the tone for the next section, where Krishna will begin explaining the nature of the soul, duty (dharma), and the path to liberation.

Next: Chapter 2, Verse 11

The Bhagawad Gita: Chapter 2

The Bhagawad Gita

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