Verse 18-74

सञ्जय उवाच |

इत्यहं वासुदेवस्य पार्थस्य च महात्मन: |

संवादमिममश्रौषमद्भुतं रोमहर्षणम् || 74 ||

Sanjaya said: “Thus, I heard this wonderful and thrilling conversation between Vāsudeva and the great-souled Pārtha, which caused my hair to stand on end.”
 

Commentary

Sanjaya states that he heard this remarkable and awe-inspiring conversation between Vāsudeva and the noble-hearted Pārtha. The term “mahātmanaḥ” refers to Arjuna’s greatness of character and spiritual stature.

 

Sanjaya further expresses the impact the conversation had on him by stating that it caused his hair to stand on end, signifying the profound emotional and spiritual impact of the dialogue.

 

By sharing his personal experience, Sanjaya emphasizes the extraordinary nature of the conversation and conveys the intensity of the teachings and the divine presence that permeated the discourse.

 

This verse highlights the significance and extraordinary nature of the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, setting the stage for the profound teachings that unfold throughout the Bhagavad Gita. It reflects the transformative power of spiritual teachings and the depth of wisdom contained within the sacred text.


Sanjaya’s words express the awe and admiration he felt while witnessing the conversation between Krishna and Arjuna, emphasizing the profound impact it had on him.