Chapter 1, Verse 29
सीदन्ति मम गात्राणि मुखं च परिशुष्यति |
वेपथुश्च शरीरे मे रोमहर्षश्च जायते ॥29॥
sīdanti mama gātrāṇi mukhaṃ ca pariśuṣyati |
vepathuśca śarīre me romaharṣaśca jāyate ||29||
"My limbs are quivering and my mouth is parched. My body trembles and my hair stands on end."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.29 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.29 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Arjuna exhibits classic symptoms of a psychosomatic panic attack. His extreme attachment to his kinsmen and the fear of the consequences of the war manifest as physical collapse. The verse highlights how deep psychological conflict and emotional overwhelm (moha) can paralyze even the strongest of warriors, affecting the nervous system (trembling) and the autonomic system (dry mouth, horripilation).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 1.29?
My limbs are quivering and my mouth is parched. My body trembles and my hair stands on end.