Bhagavad Gita · Verse 1.24
Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga (अर्जुनविषादयोगः)
(Sanjaya said)
एवमुक्तो हृषीकेशो गुडाकेशेन भारत । सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये स्थापयित्वा रथोत्तमम् ॥२४॥
evamukto hṛṣīkeśo guḍākeśena bhārata | senayorubhayormadhye sthāpayitvā rathottamam ||24||
Complete Shloka Translation
Sanjaya said: Thus addressed by Gudakesha, Hrishikesha positioned the excellent chariot between the two armies, O descendant of Bharata.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| एवम् | evam | thus |
| उक्तः | uktaḥ | requested / spoken to |
| हृषीकेशः | hṛṣīkeśaḥ | Lord Krishna |
| गुडाकेशेन | guḍākeśena | by Gudakesha (Arjuna, master of sleep) |
| भारत | bhārata | O Dhritarashtra, son of Bharata |
| सेनयोः | senayoḥ | of the two armies |
| उभयोः | ubhayoḥ | both |
| मध्ये | madhye | in the exact center |
| स्थापयित्वा | sthāpayitvā | having positioned securely |
| रथोत्तमम् | ratha-uttamam | the magnificent divine chariot |
thus
requested / spoken to
Lord Krishna
by Gudakesha (Arjuna, master of sleep)
O Dhritarashtra, son of Bharata
of the two armies
both
in the exact center
having positioned securely
the magnificent divine chariot
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Gudakesha identifies Arjuna and Hrishikesha identifies Krishna; Bharata is Sanjaya's address to Dhritarashtra. The Sanskrit construction leads into the location and words described in the next verse.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Krishna acts on Arjuna's request and gives him the view he asked for."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What would help me examine the situation before deciding?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Surrendering Control to Higher Wisdom: Krishna silently places the chariot precisely as Arjuna requested. When you surrender your ego to divine guidance or trusted mentors, they position you exactly where you need to confront your blind spots.