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Bhagavad Gita 1.32 — Na Kankshe Vijayam Krishna

श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १.३२ — न काङ्क्षे विजयं कृष्ण in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 1× repetitions·🕐 During study of the first chapter of the Gita, in contemplative reflection·📜 Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, Verse 32

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglishසිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

Arjuna's grief reaches a peak of renunciation. Addressing Krishna as Govinda, he declares that he has no desire for victory, kingdom or pleasures, for he sees no value in them when they must be won by destroying his own people. The verse poignantly expresses how attachment-born sorrow can make even the goals of life seem worthless — a despair that Krishna will redirect toward true, selfless detachment.

Origin & Story

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 1, Verse 32 · Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva) · Ancient (text compiled c. 5th–2nd century BCE)

In the first chapter, Arjuna Vishada Yoga, as his grief deepens, Arjuna renounces all desire for the fruits of war. Addressing Krishna as Govinda, he declares that victory, kingdom, pleasures and even life hold no value for him if won by slaying his own people — words of despair that set the stage for Krishna's transforming teaching.

✦ As told in scripture

Sages observe that Arjuna's indifference to kingdom and pleasures showed a heart already turning from the world, and that the Lord used this very renunciation to lead him from sorrowful despair to the luminous detachment of the wise.

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The Mantra

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na kāṅkṣhe vijayaṁ kṛiṣhṇa na cha rājyaṁ sukhāni cha kiṁ no rājyena govinda kiṁ bhogair jīvitena vā

Meaning:I do not desire victory, O Krishna, nor a kingdom, nor pleasures. Of what use is a kingdom to us, O Govinda, or pleasures, or even life itself?

Word-by-Word Meaning

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na kāṅkṣhe🔊I do not desire

vijayam🔊victory

kṛiṣhṇa🔊O Krishna

na cha rājyam🔊nor a kingdom

sukhāni cha🔊nor pleasures

kiṁ naḥ🔊what use to us

rājyena🔊of a kingdom

govinda🔊O Govinda (Krishna)

kiṁ bhogaiḥ🔊what use are pleasures

jīvitena vā🔊or even life

Benefits of Chanting श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १.३२ — न काङ्क्षे विजयं कृष्ण

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Reflects a mood of renunciation and questioning of worldly goals

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Reminds the seeker that kingdom and pleasures are not the highest aim

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Reveals Arjuna's lack of selfish desire for victory

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Invites contemplation on what truly gives life meaning

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Sets up Krishna's teaching that transforms despair into wise detachment

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Encourages reflection on the emptiness of gains won through harm

How to Chant श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १.३२ — न काङ्क्षे विजयं कृष्ण

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

Recite this verse while studying Chapter 1, hearing Arjuna address Krishna as Govinda and renounce all desire for victory, kingdom and pleasure. Reflect on the difference between sorrow-born renunciation and the true detachment Krishna teaches. Let it lead you into the later chapters, where the Lord shows how to act without craving results while still fulfilling one's duty.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता १.३२ — न काङ्क्षे विजयं कृष्ण written in the English 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 desires neither victory, nor kingdom, nor pleasures. He asks what use a kingdom or pleasures or even life could be when they must be gained by destroying his own kinsmen.

Not quite. Arjuna's renunciation here springs from grief and attachment, a kind of despair. Krishna later teaches true detachment — performing one's duty wholeheartedly while being unattached to the results — which is very different from giving up out of sorrow.

'Govinda' is an affectionate name of Krishna, meaning one who gives delight, protector of cows and the senses. Even amid his despair, Arjuna addresses the Lord with love and intimacy, revealing his deep bond with Krishna.