Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 1 verse 34
Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

A Web of Relations · The Cost Comes Into Focus

आचार्याः पितरः पुत्रास्तथैव च पितामहाः । मातुलाः श्वशुराः पौत्राः श्यालाः सम्बन्धिनस्तथा ।।34।।

ācāryāḥ pitaraḥ putrās tathaiva ca pitāmahāḥ mātulāḥ śvaśurāḥ pautrāḥ śyālāḥ sambandhinas tathā

Meaning

"Teachers, fathers, sons, and also grandfathers, uncles, fathers-in-law, grandsons, brothers-in-law, and other relatives."

Explanation

Arjuna continues to list the web of relationships he sees on the battlefield, deepening his anguish.

Today's Life Lesson

When a decision touches many relationships at once, allow yourself to feel the full weight of it.

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