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Bhagavad Gita 11.42 · Arjuna

Forgive me for the jokes

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यच्चावहासार्थमसत्कृतोऽसि

विहारशय्यासनभोजनेषु।

एकोऽथवाप्यच्युत तत्समक्षं

तत्क्षामये त्वामहमप्रमेयम्॥

yaccāvahāsārthamasatkṛto’asi vihāraśayyāsanabhojaneṣueko’athavāpyacyuta tatsamakṣaṃ tatkṣāmaye tvāmahamaprameyam

And if I mocked You in jest while playing, resting, sitting or eating, alone or with others, Achyuta, I ask Your forgiveness, Immeasurable One.

What it means

Arjuna continues. While playing, resting, sitting together, sharing meals, alone or with friends, if he ever mocked Krishna in jest, he asks forgiveness. The great warrior is saying sorry for teasing. It's tender. He's not afraid of punishment. He's moved by love.

The story

Krishna and Arjuna have shared countless meals and games. Arjuna now sees every careless moment in a new light, and wants to make it right with his friend.

In your life

Imagine a small, careless comment you once made to someone you love. It's never too late. Send a short message today saying, I'm sorry for that, and I love you.

Small apologies keep love clean.