Chapter 1, Verse 27
तान्समीक्ष्य स कौन्तेय: सर्वान्बन्धूनवस्थितान् ॥27॥ कृपया परयाविष्टो विषीदन्निदमब्रवीत् |
tān samīkṣya sa kaunteyaḥ sarvān bandhūn avasthitān || 27 || kṛpayā parayāviṣṭo viṣīdann idam abravīt
"The son of Kunti (Arjuna), seeing all those relatives arrayed there, became overwhelmed by supreme compassion and said this sorrowfully."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.27 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.27 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Upon observing the battlefield, Arjuna recognizes that those he must fight are his own kin (Bandhūn). The use of the name 'Kaunteya' (son of Kunti) suggests a shift from his warrior identity to a more emotional, maternal-linked sensitivity. His 'Kṛpayā' (compassion) is described as 'Parayā' (supreme/overwhelming), leading to a state of 'Viṣāda' (despair/sorrow), which clouds his sense of duty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 1.27?
The son of Kunti (Arjuna), seeing all those relatives arrayed there, became overwhelmed by supreme compassion and said this sorrowfully.