Krishna said: O Arjun, where has this kashmala come upon you at this critical hour? It is unworthy of a noble person, bars the path to heaven, and brings disgrace.
“Sometimes the most compassionate thing you can say to someone drowning is: stand up. The water is shallow.”
What does the Bhagavad Gita say about first words?
The Bhagavad Gita addresses first words across 2 verses in Chapter 1. Then Arjun spoke — his first words in the Gita. He said to Krishna: O Achyut, place my chariot between the two armies. As Krishna puts it: "He asked to see. He wasn't ready for what he'd find."
Which verses of the Gita are about first words?
Verse 1.21, Verse 2.2 in Chapter 1 (Arjun Vishad Yoga) all engage with first words. Each is presented in Sanskrit, Hindi, and English at thegitauniverse.com.
Who speaks about first words in the Bhagavad Gita?
2 different speakers in Chapter 1 invoke first words: Arjun, Krishna. The verses span the opening dialogue between Sanjaya, Dhritarashtra, Duryodhan, Bhishma, Arjun, and Krishna.