Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 1, Verse 1
TRANSLATION
Translation
Dhristrashtra Said:
O Sanjaya, after my sons and the sons of Pandu assembled in the place of pilgrimage at Kurukshetra, desiring to fight, what did they do?
PARAPHRASE
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, Verse 1, Dhritrashtra, the Kuru king of Hastinapur, asks Sanjaya (King’s Secretary) about the actions of his sons and the sons of Pandu who were assembled at Kurukshetra – The Land of Dharma.
Now, a question such as this might seems a bit out of place here as what else would two armies assembled for war do but fight? This question alone shows the soreness of the blind king, who still doesn’t want to believe where his choices have led him. His blind love for his children always prevented him from doing what was righteous, and neither could he teach his sons to be virtuous. Moreover, he was aware of the righteousness of the Pandavas and the tales of the battlefield of Kurukshetra. And that made him skeptical of his son’s victory.
All along, the king blamed his plight on his physical blindness. But, it had always been the blindness of his soul that had forbidden him to foresee the fate the Kuru-Dynasty was headed to. Alas, the time to mend things was already gone. All that left for the king was to sit and hear about the war and contemplate.
Paraphrase
In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, Verse 1, Dhritrashtra, the Kuru king of Hastinapur, asks Sanjaya (King’s Secretary) about the actions of his sons and the sons of Pandu who were assembled at Kurukshetra – The Land of Dharma.
Now, a question such as this might seems a bit out of place here as what else would two armies assembled for war do but fight? This question alone shows the soreness of the blind king, who still doesn’t want to believe where his choices have led him. His blind love for his children always prevented him from doing what was righteous, and neither could he teach his sons to be virtuous. Moreover, he was aware of the righteousness of the Pandavas and the tales of the battlefield of Kurukshetra. And that made him skeptical of his son’s victory.
All along, the king blamed his plight on his physical blindness. But, it had always been the blindness of his soul that had forbidden him to foresee the fate the Kuru-Dynasty was headed to. Alas, the time to mend things was already gone. All that left for the king was to sit and hear about the war and contemplate.
Understanding Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 1, Verse 1
Shrimad Bhagavad Gita – The Song of the God is a widely read theistic science that summarizes everything contained in all the scriptures around the world. Anyone who understands and adopts every aspect mentioned in the scripture then surpasses all the Vedic Wisdom. They then attain the higher consciousness or the Krishna Consciousness.
It is believed that understanding Bhagavad Gita takes years of dedication. Over time, there are thousands of meanings to a single verse revealed by profound philosophers, scholars, and sages. However, my understanding of the Gita in the modern world and its interpretation is based on two aspects – Theistic Realism & Methodological Naturalism.
Understanding Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 1, Verse 1
Shrimad Bhagavad Gita – The Song of the God is a widely read theistic science that summarizes everything contained in all the scriptures around the world. Anyone who understands and adopts every aspect mentioned in the scripture then surpasses all the Vedic Wisdom. They then attain the higher consciousness or the Krishna Consciousness.
It is believed that understanding Bhagavad Gita takes years of dedication. Over time, there are thousands of meanings to a single verse revealed by profound philosophers, scholars, and sages. However, my understanding of the Gita in the modern world and its interpretation is based on two aspects – Theistic Realism & Methodological Naturalism.
“Your Destiny is a Fruit of your Actions.”
THEISTIC REALISM
- We all know destiny, a person’s actions lead them towards it. Yet, we often turn a blind eye to it and when it is time to face the fate, we become ignorant and find it unacceptable.
- Our actions constantly weave our fate and there is no way escaping it. (Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 1, Verse-1 makes it clear that even Kings & Mighty Heroes of Old couldn’t escape it.)
Theistic Realism
- We all know destiny, a person’s actions lead them towards it. Yet, we often turn a blind eye to it and when it is time to face the fate, we become ignorant and find it unacceptable.
- Our actions constantly weave our fate and there is no way escaping it. (Bhagavad Gita – Chapter 1, Verse-1 makes it clear that even Kings & Mighty Heroes of Old couldn’t escape it.)
Methodological Naturalism
METHODOLOGICAL NATURALISM
- An atheist or agnostic might not believe in fate, yet they must believe in Newton’s Law. Each action has an equal and opposite reaction.
- They believe it since it is scientifically valid. However, if there was a man who could formulate the Laws of Physics, then there might be a slight possibility that at some point in time, someone must have existed to lay the same laws before mankind. But in different words based on the understanding of the race prevailing at that time.
- An atheist or agnostic might not believe in fate, yet they must believe in Newton’s Law. Each action has an equal and opposite reaction.
- They believe it since it is scientifically valid. However, if there was a man who could formulate the Laws of Physics, then there might be a slight possibility that at some point in time, someone must have existed to lay the same laws before mankind. But in different words based on the understanding of the race prevailing at that time.
Different Phrases with the Same Meaning
Different Phrases with the Same Meaning
Law of Karma
Every action you take will have an equal reaction.
The Holy Bible
Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Common Saying
What goes around, comes around.
Law of Physics
Each action has equal and opposite reaction.
Philosophy
What you give to Universe, finds the way back to you.
Law of Karma
Every action you take will have an equal reaction.
The Holy Bible
Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Common Saying
What goes around, comes around.
Law of Physics
Each action has equal and opposite reaction.
Philosophy
What you give to Universe, finds the way back to you.
