Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 1 verse 21
Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

A Clear View First · Seeing Before Acting

हृषीकेशं तदा वाक्यमिदमाह महीपते । अर्जुन उवाच । सेनयोरुभयोर्मध्ये रथं स्थापय मेऽच्युत ।।21।।

hṛṣīkeśaṃ tadā vākyam idam āha mahī-pate arjuna uvāca senayor ubhayor madhye rathaṃ sthāpaya me 'cyuta

Meaning

"O King, Arjuna then spoke these words to Hrishikesha: Arjuna said: O Achyuta, place my chariot between the two armies."

Explanation

Arjuna makes his first request of Krishna, wanting to see the battlefield clearly before the fighting starts.

Today's Life Lesson

Before diving into something important, take a moment to see the full picture clearly, as Arjuna asks to.

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