The Sanskrit phrase "bravīmi te" translates to
"I am speaking to you" or "I tell you," typically
used to convey information directly to the listener.
Detailed Explanation
In the context of Bhagavad Gita 1.7, the full Sanskrit phrase
is "tān bravīmi te", which occurs as part of Duryodhana’s
speech to Drona:
- tān – them, referring to the captains or distinguished
- warriors
- bravīmi – I speak, I recount, I tell
- te – to you
Usage Note
- Bravīmi is the first-person singular present tense of the verb
- brū, meaning "to speak" or "to say."
- Te is the dative pronoun "to you."
- Combined, it expresses a respectful, declarative form of
- communication, common in epic Sanskrit texts.
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