Chapter 11, Verse 1
अर्जुन उवाच |
मदनुग्रहाय परमं गुह्यमध्यात्मसञ्ज्ञितम् |
यत्वयोक्तं वचस्तेन मोहोऽयं विगतो मम ॥1॥
arjuna uvāca |
mad-anugrahāya paramaṁ guhyam adhyātma-sañjñitam |
yat tvayoktaṁ vacas tena moho ’yaṁ vigato mama ||1||
"Arjuna said: Out of compassion for me, You have spoken these supreme words of confidential spiritual knowledge regarding the Self; by this, my delusion has now been dispelled."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.1 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.1 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Arjuna begins the 11th chapter by expressing profound gratitude. He acknowledges that the profound wisdom Krishna shared in the previous chapters—specifically regarding the nature of the soul (Adhyātma) and the Divine opulences—was a deliberate act of grace (Anugrahāya) meant for his benefit. This realization marks a shift from Arjuna's initial confusion to a state of clarity where his 'Moha' (delusion or attachment) has vanished.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.1?
Arjuna said: Out of compassion for me, You have spoken these supreme words of confidential spiritual knowledge regarding the Self; by this, my delusion has now been dispelled.