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Verse 6.39
The Eternal Destiny of the Striving Seeker
अर्जुन उवाच (Arjuna said)

Bhagavad Gita · Verse 6.39

Chapter 6: Atma Sanyama Yoga (Dhyana Yoga) (आत्मसंयमयोगः)

अर्जुन उवाच

(Arjuna said)

एतन्मे संशयं कृष्ण छेत्तुमर्हस्यशेषतः । त्वदन्यः संशयस्यास्य छेत्ता न ह्युपपद्यते ॥३९॥

etanme saṃśayaṃ kṛṣṇa chettumarhasyaśeṣataḥ | tvadanyaḥ saṃśayasyāsya chettā na hyupapadyate ||39||

Complete Shloka Translation

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Krishna, you should dispel this doubt of mine completely. No one other than you can resolve it.

Narrative Context: Arjuna concludes his question and asks Krishna to remove doubt.

Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)

11 words
संशयम्saṃśayam

doubt

छेत्तुम्chettum

to cut or dispel

एतन्मेetanme

[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...

संशयंsaṃśayaṃ

[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...

कृष्णkṛṣṇa

[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...

छेत्तुमर्हस्यशेषतःchettumarhasyaśeṣataḥ

[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...

त्वदन्यःtvadanyaḥ

[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...

संशयस्यास्यsaṃśayasyāsya

[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...

छेत्ताchettā

[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...

ह्युपपद्यतेna

[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...

३९hyupapadyate

[term] in context of Krishna, you should dispel thi...

Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts

Arjuna directly seeks resolution of the doubt about unfinished practice. His trust in Krishna accompanies inquiry rather than silence.

Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry

"Asking for clarification can be an act of trust."

Inquiry Question to Ponder:

What question could you ask from a place of trust?

Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)

Apply this verse to master mental clarity and resilience: when your mind wanders into anxiety or distraction, gently bring it back without judgment, maintaining balance in food, sleep, work, and mindful reflection.

Concepts:
Trust
Inquiry
Doubt