Sanjaya said: Hearing Krishna's words, Arjuna trembled, folded his hands, bowed again and again, and spoke to Krishna in a choked voice, filled with fear.
— Sanjaya
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Bhagavad Gita · 11.35
Hindi · हिन्दी
सञ्जय बोले भगवान् केशवका यह वचन सुनकर भयसे कम्पित हुए किरीटी अर्जुन हाथ जोड़कर नमस्कार करके और अत्यन्त भयभीत होकर फिर प्रणाम करके गद्गदं वाणीसे भगवान् कृष्णसे बोले ॥
Read literallySanjaya said · this · having heard · word/speech · of Keshava · with folded hands · trembling · the crowned one, Arjuna · having bowed · again · indeed · said · to Krishna · in a choked voice · very frightened · having prostrated
Understanding the verse
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It shows the collapse of ego before overwhelming reality, setting up Arjuna's prayer of awe.
Arjuna is overwhelmed by Krishna's cosmic revelation. He trembles, bows, and can only speak with fear.
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On the battlefield
Context & commentary
On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Krishna has just revealed the cosmic form. Arjuna, the crowned warrior, cannot stand before it. He folds his hands, trembles, bows again, and prepares to answer from fear and awe.
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In your life
Why this verse still matters
You hear a truth that strips away your excuses. Your mouth goes dry, your body tightens, and all you can do is bow to what is real.
The takeaway
“A true encounter can leave even the strongest person wordless, humbled, and shaken open.”
It shows the collapse of ego before overwhelming reality, setting up Arjuna's prayer of awe.
What this verse means
Arjuna is overwhelmed by Krishna's cosmic revelation. He trembles, bows, and can only speak with fear.
Context & commentary
On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, Krishna has just revealed the cosmic form. Arjuna, the crowned warrior, cannot stand before it. He folds his hands, trembles, bows again, and prepares to answer from fear and awe.
Why this verse still matters
You hear a truth that strips away your excuses. Your mouth goes dry, your body tightens, and all you can do is bow to what is real.
“A true encounter can leave even the strongest person wordless, humbled, and shaken open.”
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