सखेति मत्वा प्रसभं यदुक्तं हे कृष्ण हे यादव हे सखेति | अजानता महिमानं तवेदं मया प्रमादात्प्रणयेन वापि || 41 || यच्चावहासार्थमसत्कृतोऽसि विहारशय्यासनभोजनेषु | एकोऽथवाप्यच्युत तत्समक्षं तत्क्षामये त्वामहमप्रमेयम् || 42 || |
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“Considering You as my friend, I have addressed You out of affection, ‘O Krishna,’ ‘O Yadava,’ ‘O my dear friend,’ not knowing Your glories. Please forgive whatever I may have done in ignorance or in love. I have dishonored You many times, jesting as we relaxed, rested, sat or ate together, sometimes alone and sometimes in front of many friends. O infallible one, please excuse me for all those offenses.”
Commentary:
Arjuna, overwhelmed by the realization of Krishna’s divine nature, expresses his remorse and seeks forgiveness for his familiar and friendly behavior towards Krishna. Arjuna apologizes for addressing the Supreme Lord Krishna inappropriately with endearing terms such as “Sakha” (friend), “O Yadava,” and “Hey Krishna” to signify their close bond.
Arjuna admits that he was unaware of the true magnitude of Krishna’s divine glories and attributes. In his ignorance, he had behaved casually and familiarly with Krishna, without fully comprehending the extraordinary nature of the person he was interacting with. Arjuna seeks forgiveness for his past actions and statements, acknowledging that he might have unknowingly disrespected or disregarded Krishna’s exalted position.
Arjuna specifically mentions various instances where he may have unknowingly dishonored Krishna. He recalls times when they relaxed together or ate together. Arjuna admits that he might have treated Krishna as an ordinary friend or companion, not fully realizing the divine presence and greatness before him. Arjuna seeks Krishna’s forgiveness for any offenses he may have committed in those moments, emphasizing his sincere repentance and regret for his previous behavior.
Arjuna addresses Krishna as “Achyuta,” meaning the infallible or the one who never falls from his position. He acknowledges Krishna’s eternal and immutable nature. Arjuna humbly requests Krishna to forgive him for his past transgressions and assures him that he understands the immeasurable nature of Krishna’s divine existence.
This verse reflects Arjuna’s humility, self-realization, and deep reverence for Krishna. It showcases his understanding of Krishna’s divine status and his genuine repentance for any unintentional disrespect shown towards the Supreme Being.