Chapter2 Shloka7 - Shrimad Bhagvad Gita

Shrimad Bhagvad Gita

Chapter 2 : Sankhya Yoga - The realm of truth

Ch 02 : Sh 07

कार्पण्यदोषोपहतस्वभावः पृच्छामि त्वां धर्मसम्मूढचेताः ।
यच्छ्रेयः स्यान्निश्चितं ब्रूहि तन्मे शिष्यस्तेऽहं शाधि मां त्वां प्रपन्नम्‌ ॥

Transliteration

karpanya-dosopahata-svabhavah prcchami tvam dharma-sammudha-cetah
yac chreyah syan niscitam bruhi tan me sisyas te 'ham sadhi mam tvam prapannam

Translation

Now I am confused about my duty and have lost all composure because of weakness. In this condition I am asking you to tell me clearly what is best for me. Now I am your disciple, and a soul surrendered unto you. Please instruct me.

Purport

Overwhelmed by sadness and confusion about his duties Arjuna Surrender himself to

Arjuna finally tells Shri Krishna that he feels deeply depressed and sad thinking about war and can not fight.