अर्जुन उवाच | दृष्ट्वेमं स्वजनं कृष्ण युयुत्सुं समुपस्थितम् || 28 || सीदन्ति मम गात्राणि मुखं च परिशुष्यति | |
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“O Krishna, seeing my relatives, standing prepared in the battle and eager to fight, my limbs are shuddering, and my mouth is drying up.”
Commentary
Arjuna expresses his distress upon witnessing his own relatives and loved ones gathered on the battlefield, ready to engage in the impending war. He describes the physical and emotional effects that this sight has on him. Arjuna’s statement reflects his inner turmoil and the intensity of his emotions. His limbs tremble and lose strength, and his mouth becomes dry due to the overwhelming psychological and moral dilemma.