तस्मात्प्रणम्य प्रणिधाय कायं प्रसादये त्वामहमीशमीड्यम् | पितेव पुत्रस्य सखेव सख्यु: प्रिय: प्रियायार्हसि देव सोढुम् || 44 || |
|---|
“Therefore, I bow down to You with my body, seeking Your grace. You are the supreme Lord, worthy of worship and adoration. You are like a father to a son, a friend to a friend. O divine Lord, You are dear and lovable. Please forgive my impertinence.”
Commentary: Arjuna expresses his deep reverence and surrender to Krishna. He declares his willingness to bow down before Krishna, both physically and mentally, seeking His grace and blessings. By humbly bowing down, Arjuna acknowledges Krishna’s authority and superior position as the Supreme Lord.
Arjuna compares his relationship with Krishna to that of a father and a son. Just as a son seeks guidance, protection, and affection from his father, Arjuna acknowledges Krishna as his father figure, who will provide him with guidance and support. He also compares their relationship to that of close friends, emphasizing the deep bond of love and trust between them.
Arjuna addresses Krishna as “deva,” meaning divine or god, recognizing His divine nature and spiritual significance. He acknowledges that Krishna is dear to him and deserving of love and devotion. Arjuna realizes that Krishna’s forgiveness is necessary, as he acknowledges his limitations and impertinence in the presence of the divine.
Through this verse, Arjuna demonstrates his humility, reverence, and devotion towards Krishna. He seeks Krishna’s blessings, guidance, and forgiveness, recognizing Krishna’s divine status and their intimate relationship as a father, a friend, and a beloved deity.