Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 1, verse 7 · Sanjaya

Bhagavad Gita 1.7 · Asmakam Tu Vishishta

अस्माकं तु विशिष्टा ये तान्निबोध द्विजोत्तम ।
नायका मम सैन्यस्य संज्ञार्थं तान्ब्रवीमि ते ॥

asmākaṃ tu viśiṣṭā ye tānnibodha dvijottama |
nāyakā mama sainyasya saṃjñārthaṃ tānbravīmi te ||

Translation

Now hear also, best of the twice-born, about the most distinguished on our side, the commanders of my army. I name them so that you may know them.

Context

Spoken by Sanjaya in chapter 1, Arjuna Vishada Yoga — “The Yoga of Arjuna’s Despondency”, which has 47 verses.

Frequently asked questions

What does Bhagavad Gita 1.7 mean?

Now hear also, best of the twice-born, about the most distinguished on our side, the commanders of my army. I name them so that you may know them.

Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 1.7?

Sanjaya, in chapter 1, Arjuna Vishada Yoga (The Yoga of Arjuna’s Despondency).

Sanskrit text: traditional, public domain. Translation and explanation are our own.