Bhagavad Gita BG 1.25
Chapter 1, Verse 25 — Meaning, Translation & Explanation
भीष्मद्रोणप्रमुखतः सर्वेषां च महीक्षिताम् । उवाच पार्थ पश्यैतान्समवेतान्कुरूनिति ॥ २५ ॥
bhīṣma-droṇa-pramukhataḥ sarveṣāṃ ca mahī-kṣitām uvāca pārtha paśyaitān samavetān kurūn iti
Meaning
In the presence of Bhishma, Drona, and all the kings of the earth, Krishna said: O Partha, behold all these Kurus assembled here.
Understanding
Krishna parks the chariot in the precise spot that maximises Arjuna's emotional impact — directly facing Bhishma and Drona, in front of all the assembled kings. Then he says simply: 'Look, Partha — look at all these Kurus.' Krishna uses the name 'Partha' (son of Pritha/Kunti), a name that emphasises Arjuna's human identity and family connections. The stage is set for recognition.
Word by Word
| Word | IAST | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| भीष्मद्रोणप्रमुखतः | bhīṣma-droṇa-pramukhataḥ | in front of Bhishma, Drona and the chiefs |
| महीक्षिताम् | mahī-kṣitām | of the kings of the earth |
| पार्थ | pārtha | O Partha — son of Pritha/Kunti (Arjuna) |
| पश्य | paśya | look / behold |
| समवेतान् | samavetān | assembled / gathered together |
| सर्वेषाम् | sarveṣām | of all / before everyone |
| च | ca | and (conjunction) |
| उवाच | uvāca | said / spoke (Krishna) |
| एतान् | etān | these (assembled Kurus) |
| कुरून् | kurūn | the Kurus (gathered warriors) |
| इति | iti | thus (marks end of quotation) |