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ශ්රීමද්භගවද්ගීතා 1.31 — නිමිත්තානි ච පශ්යාමි

Bhagavad Gita 1.31 — Nimittani Cha Pashyami in Sinhala · සිංහල

🕉️ hindu·📿 1× repetitions·🕐 During study of the first chapter, in contemplative morning reflection·📜 Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, Verse 31
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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగుதமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡമലയാളംગુજરાતીবাংলাଓଡ଼ିଆਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglishසිංහල𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

Origin & Story

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, Verse 31 · Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva) · Ancient (text compiled c. 5th–2nd century BCE)

In the first chapter, Arjuna Vishada Yoga, having seen his kinsmen on both sides, Arjuna's resolve crumbles. Addressing Krishna as Keshava, he confesses that he perceives only evil omens and no good in slaying his own people. Sanjaya narrates this growing despair to Dhritarashtra as the prelude to Krishna's teaching.

✦ As told in scripture

Commentators note that Arjuna's refusal to seek a 'victory' devoid of true welfare reflects a noble heart, and that it was precisely this longing for the real good (shreya) that Krishna answered by revealing the imperishable wisdom of the Gita.

The Mantra

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නිමිත්තානි ච පශ්යාමි විපරීතානි කේශව. න ච ශ්රේයෝ(අ)නුපශ්යාමි හත්වා ස්වජනමාහවේ..

nimittāni cha paśhyāmi viparītāni keśhava na cha śhreyo ’nupaśhyāmi hatvā sva-janam āhave

Meaning:And I see adverse omens, O Keshava; nor do I foresee any good from slaying my own kinsmen in battle.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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නිමිත්තානි🔊nimittāniomens; signs
ච🔊chaand
පශ්යාමි🔊paśhyāmiI see
විපරීතානි🔊viparītāniadverse; inauspicious; contrary
කේශව🔊keśhavaO Keshava (Krishna)
න🔊nanot
ච🔊chaand; also
ශ්රේයඃ🔊śhreyaḥgood; benefit; welfare
අනුපශ්යාමි🔊anupaśhyāmiI foresee; I perceive
හත්වා🔊hatvāby killing; from slaying
ස්වජනම්🔊sva-janamone's own kinsmen
ආහවේ🔊āhavein battle

Benefits of Chanting Bhagavad Gita 1.31 — Nimittani Cha Pashyami

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Reflects honest acknowledgement of doubt and foreboding before the Lord

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Reminds the seeker to question actions that promise no true welfare (shreya)

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Illustrates how attachment can make even victory seem hollow

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Sets the stage for Krishna's distinction between the pleasant and the good

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Encourages discernment between worldly gain and lasting spiritual benefit

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Deepens appreciation of Arjuna's sincerity in laying his fears before Krishna

How to Chant Bhagavad Gita 1.31 — Nimittani Cha Pashyami

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Best TimeDuring study of the first chapter, in contemplative morning reflection

Recite this verse while studying Chapter 1, sensing Arjuna's foreboding as he addresses Krishna as Keshava. Reflect on his insight that no true good ('shreya') can come from an action driven by attachment and sorrow. Let it lead you into the second chapter, where Krishna teaches the difference between fleeting pleasure and the lasting welfare of the soul.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete Bhagavad Gita 1.31 — Nimittani Cha Pashyami written in the Sinhala script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.
Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.
Arjuna tells Krishna that he sees only inauspicious omens and can foresee no good arising from killing his own relatives in battle. It expresses his mounting grief and his conviction that such a war could bring no real benefit.
'Keshava' is a name of Krishna, traditionally explained as the one with beautiful locks or the slayer of the demon Keshi. Arjuna addresses Krishna reverently even while pouring out his doubts, showing his trust in the Lord amid his confusion.
'Shreya' means the true good or lasting welfare, as opposed to mere pleasure or short-term gain. Arjuna says he sees no 'shreya' in the war, a theme Krishna later develops by teaching the distinction between the pleasant (preya) and the truly good (shreya).

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