Sanjay's Vision: The Return of an Ancient Seer in Modern Journalism

Although the Gita is a dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna, its supreme knowledge reaches the world through the voice of Sanjay. He is like an impartial modern journalist. Who, without giving shape to his own language, presents the truth as it is seen. In contrast to Dhritarashtra's physical blindness, Sanjay's vision becomes a symbol of introspection.

The name “Sanjay” is derived from the Sanskrit word “Sanjay”. The two main parts of this word are “Sam (सं)” and “जय”. “Sam” means complete, correct, and well-organised, and “जय” means victory, achievement, and supremacy. In that sense, “Sanjay” is not just the name of a victorious person. It is the identity of someone who achieves victory in life through truth, restraint, and understanding.

The name “Sanjay” is not only sweet in pronunciation, but also deep in meaning—it is a symbol of a power that conquers not the external world, but the inner world of a person. The main melody of this name is the realisation of self-control and self-conquest. The person who can control his restlessness, storm of emotions, bias, greed, or fear—he is the real “Sanjay”, because the roots of his victory are not outside, but in the silent wisdom within.

Sanjay of the Mahabharata has brought this meaning to life. He saw every truth of Kurukshetra without being present on the battlefield, because his mind was pure, steady, and unattached. Vyasa gave him divine vision, but the root of that vision was his clear, conscientious mind and unbiased approach. Therefore, Sanjay's description never changed to please the king; his only commitment was to present the truth clearly and fearlessly.

Another sound inherent in the name "Sanjay" is moral victory. Victory is easy with physical strength, but victory gained on the path of justice is calm, steady, and deep. This victory is not in external joy—it shines with the light of the heart. A person who is steadfast on the path of truth, who does not bow down before temptation—he is the true bearer of this name.

From the phonetic point of view, the word "Sanjay" also reminds us of the "restrained" mind. The mind that can control its emotions can be steadfast in accepting the truth—that mind is the ultimate identity of Sanjay.

Vyasa granted Sanjay divine vision for a deep spiritual and moral purpose. While the sky was heavy with the clang of weapons and the roar of chariot wheels in the great forest of Kurukshetra, the blind king Dhritarashtra was lost in the darkness of his fate in the palace of Hastinapur. Blinded by his love for his son, he wanted to understand the true outcome of the war, but he was also afraid to hear the cruel truth. It was at this critical moment that Vyasa granted Sanjay "divine vision"—a vision that reaches not only the sight of the eyes, but also the insight and self-knowledge of the mind.

This gift of Vyasa was mainly divided into two important purposes. First, that Dhritarashtra should be freed from the responsibility of his blind delusion. This was Vyasa's intention. In Sanjay's narration, he heard every moment of the war, every fall, every moral defeat. This listening was a mirror of harsh self-criticism for Dhritarashtra. Where he saw the tragic consequences of his invisibility and son-hatred. Sanjay's commentary awakened in his heart the remorse, the burning of realization, and a mental effort to return to the path of righteousness, albeit belatedly.

Secondly, giving Sanjay divine vision means opening the door of knowledge to mankind. The great knowledge between Arjuna and Krishna on the battlefield first reaches the world through Sanjay's narration. The immortal advice of the Bhagavad Gita, religion, duty, and selfless action. Everything comes to life in Sanjay's voice. Therefore, he is not just a narrator, but the first bearer of the knowledge of the epic.

This unique gift of Vyasa is therefore not only the power of seeing. It was the realization of truth, the spread of moral teachings, and the bridge of spiritual knowledge across the ages.

Sanjaya was not physically present on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. This fact carries a deep significance in the philosophical interpretation of the Mahabharata. He was then present in the royal court of Hastinapur, a close witness to the dark mental turmoil of Dhritarashtra. Outwardly, he was an ordinary advisor to the kingdom, but by the grace of Vyasa, his inner world was revealed in a remarkable power known as divine vision. This vision was not the light of the eyes; it was a spiritual ability that transcended all barriers of time, space, and distance and enabled clear perception of the truth.

By divine vision, Sanjaya could see every moment of Kurukshetra as if it were happening before him. Which army was entering which camp, which hero was using which weapon, how whose chariot was advancing or breaking, even the thoughts of the warriors were not obscure to him. This clarity is so astonishing that for Dhritarashtra, listening to the battle narrative was like a miraculous live broadcast. Sanjay also narrated to Dhritarashtra the immortal dialogue between Arjuna and Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita, which later became the source of eternal knowledge for mankind.

Thus, Sanjay's role is not just that of a visionary narrator. He is a bridge where spiritual power, moral truth, and historical events combine to create new meaning. The depth with which he perceived the battlefield of Kurukshetra, even from a distanc,e is a testament to his insight and spiritual clarity.

Sanjay is called ‘Sutaputra’ mainly because of his lineage. His father’s name was Gabalgan (some texts mention Kabalgan). Gabalgan was a Suta by profession—that is, a royal charioteer, charioteer, and close associate of warriors. In ancient India, the word ‘Suta’ did not only refer to the profession of a charioteer; it was a distinct lineage, where charioteer education, chariot driving techniques, a keen understanding of the battlefield, and an inseparable connection with the royal family were developed. Therefore, as the son of Gabalgan, Sanjay was known in society as ‘Sutaputra’.

However, calling Sanjay only Sutaputra limits his greatness. Because in the development of his character, virtue was more important than lineage. Sanjaya was known to Dhritarashtra from a young age as a very trustworthy, honest, and intelligent advisor. Despite being the son of a charioteer, his understanding, sense of justice, and political insight were in no way inferior to the learned Brahmins or the warriors of the royal family. Dhritarashtra accepted him not only as a courtier but also as his mental support.

When Vyasa gave him divine vision, it became clear that although Sanjaya was called a Sutaputra, he had a sage-like depth in his heart. His impartiality, loyalty to the truth, and spiritual clarity in the description of the Kurukshetra war prove that merit, not birth, makes a person great.

Therefore, Sanjaya was a Sutaputra because of his paternal lineage, but he is remembered in history for his honesty, intelligence, and extraordinary moral strength, which transcended caste and established him as an eternal bearer of great knowledge.

If one wants to truly experience the birth of the Bhagavad Gita, one has to see it from Sanjay's perspective. Because the Gita was not a book, nor a written scripture. It was a heated, intense, real-time dialogue that took place right in the middle of the battlefield, which reached Dhritarashtra in Sanjay's voice. Sanjay, with the divine vision given by Vyasa, is like a spiritual correspondent; his eyes catch Arjuna's doubts, Krishna's affectionate reprimands, the infinite mystery of religion, and the true guidance of human life.

The sounds of war, the roar of chariot wheels, the joy of flag bearers. Amidst all this commotion, Sanjay's mind was as still as clear water. In that clarity, he was listening to the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna, which, on the one hand, was revealing the warrior's crisis, and on the other hand, the deepest truth of life. Every word of Sanjay reached Dhritarashtra as if it were a direct description of some miraculous media, a 'live report', where history was being written in every sound of the word.

In this perspective, the Bhagavad Gita is the world's first 'conversed spiritual dialogue'. Here, Krishna is the speaker, Arjun is the listener, and Sanjay is the bridge—the one who listens, understands, and honestly conveys it to Dhritarashtra. The spiritual greatness of the Gita lies not only in its teachings, but also in its birth tradition—a moment of truth emerging from a battlefield, which has reached humanity through the ages through a wise messenger. It is Sanjay's truth-seeking voice that has given the Gita a unique, living, news-like greatness.

Vidura and Sanjay—in Dhritarashtra's life, these two characters were like two beacons of religion and reality. Vidura was his half-brother, a son of a Suta by birth, but unique in knowledge, ethics, and wisdom. His words were scriptural, steady, and insightful. He explained to Dhritarashtra what should be done, which path was right, and which decision would lead to the welfare of the kingdom. Vidura's advice had the light of morality, the glow of self-purification, and a calm warning of possible future dangers.

On the other hand, Sanjay was the real witness to the event. With the divine vision of Vyasa, he could see the pulse of the village, the unrest of Kurukshetra, the anger of the Pandavas, the ego of the Kauravas, and the changing tide of history. Vidura would say, "This should not be done," and Sanjay would show the cruel picture of that outcome. Do this, see what is happening. His commentary was a mirror of naked truth, where Dhritarashtra could clearly see his own contradictions, weakness, and the declining image of his filial love.

In reality, both the light of Vidura's principles and the lamp of Sanjay's truth wanted to show the way before Dhritarashtra. Sometimes it was a prediction of future dangers, sometimes it was a harsh reflection of reality. Yet Dhritarashtra did not give place to either of them in his heart. The delusion of filial love, weakness, and lust for power blinded him not only in his eyes but also in his mind.

As a result, Vidura's caution and Sanjay's absolute truth. Both remained ignored. And that neglect pushed history towards an inevitable, destructive Kurukshetra.

Looking deeply at Sanjay's character, it seems as if a bright predecessor of modern journalism was born in the thousand-year-old Mahabharata. He had an unparalleled skill in real-time reporting. With the miraculous power of divine vision, he was standing on the battlefield and watching every conflict, every dialogue, every moment of collapse. Then he was telling those stories to Dhritarashtra in unchanged, perfect and clear language. Seeing more clearly than on the spot without going to the spot is like an amazing "live broadcast" of the ancient era.

The most shining aspect of Sanjay's character was his neutrality. He did not take sides with anyone, neither the Pandavas nor the Kauravas. Remaining impartial to justice, revealing the truth without distorting it in the slightest. This quality made him a fearless truth-bearer like a modern journalist. A common man couldn't speak such a simple, naked truth in front of a powerful, authoritarian king like Dhritarashtra. But Sanjay showed that courage again and again. Because his only responsibility was to the truth, and the right to hear that truth was the right of the entire kingdom, the entire human society.

Even though Sanjay's description reached Dhritarashtra's ears, that description was not just for him, but the entire assembly, the entire history, was listening to the sound of that truth. Protecting the public's right to know. Sanjay performed this duty with a combination of religion, morality and professional integrity.

For these reasons, he can be called the first 'war correspondent' of ancient India, the first 'live reporter'. The one who perpetuated the burning truth of the battlefield with unwavering accuracy on the pages of history.

In the diverse world of modern media, Sanjay cannot be classified as a single category of journalist. His role is so broad, multifaceted, and insightful that he would have become a completely new category of newsmaker even in today's era. He saw the battlefield of Kurukshetra in real time, with a clarity that would have seemed astonishing even to today's most experienced war correspondents on CNN or the BBC. With the power of divine vision bestowed upon him by Vyasdev, he was the first "live reporter" of the battlefield. One who is able to see the truth deeper than the spot without going to the spot.

But Sanjay was not just a war correspondent; he was also a political analyst. He explained every question, every concern of Dhritarashtra with a cool head and clarity. As if a modern political commentator were explaining a national crisis. He had the ability to understand the essence of power, to realize the consequences of immorality, and to have no hesitation in telling the truth to the powerful, which is still one of the bravest qualities of journalism.

Another unique role of Sanjay is that he is the only eyewitness to the Bhagavad Gita. He saw, heard, and transmitted to Dhritarashtra the birth of the greatest spiritual dialogue in human civilization. On the one hand, he was the only bridge between these two worlds—the heat of war on the one hand, and the philosophical depth of Krishna on the other.

Therefore, Sanjay was a rare combination—war correspondent, political analyst, truth-teller, and spiritual witness. He was the only ‘divine newsreader’ of ancient India, whose eyes captured the pulse of history and the pure light of truth.

Sanjay's clairvoyance is one of the most striking aspects of the Mahabharata, which is both a spiritual symbol and a metaphor for political foresight. From a spiritual perspective, clairvoyance is a miraculous insight. Which is obtained by a yogi, a sage, or by the grace of God. It is not visible to the ordinary human eye. However, it opens up the insight of the heart, the deep world of the mind, and the soul. Through this vision, Sanjay was able to understand every incident, every dialogue, every perfect moment of the war in Kurukshetra. This experience strengthened him spiritually, which is a kind of symbol of pure knowledge and true vision.

From a political perspective, Sanjay's clairvoyance was also extraordinary. His description, which reached the ears of King Dhritarashtra, was not only a picture of war but also a warning message. Standing at the center of power, showing the truth, presenting evidence of error. This ability was a sign of political foresight. Sanjay was the only bridge between Dhritarashtra's filial affection, weakness, or delusion, which allowed him to realize his mistake and return to the path of justice and religion.

Therefore, Sanjay's divine vision is not limited to any single meaning. On the one hand, it is a symbol of spiritual realization, which transcends the limits of human consciousness and shows the truth. On the other hand, it is a metaphor for political clarity, which brings the powerful face-to-face with reality. This dual power makes Sanjay a unique divine seer, who acts as a bridge between history, ethics, and spiritual knowledge, and remains a source of education even today.

If Sanjay were alive today, he would undoubtedly have been a highly respected and courageous journalist. Not just a narrator of events, he would have been a careful, impartial, and idealistic correspondent. Who could report live from the excitement of the battlefield, just like we see in modern media war correspondents? His reports were not just informative; they contained analysis, insight, and an infinite sharpness of justice.

He never lost the courage to speak the truth in front of the powerful. The information was not distorted due to any censorship or political pressure. Rather, he revealed the naked form of reality. He would present the subtle intricacies of politics, religion, and philosophy with such precision that the reader or viewer would not just hear the news, but would also understand the moral, spiritual, and philosophical lessons hidden in it.

Most importantly, Sanjay's reports were never influenced by any party. The power of the Pandavas or the arrogance of the Kauravas. He showed everything as it really happened. His impartiality would have reflected the highest ideals of an independent, courageous media even in today's era. Perhaps, he alone represented a unique media house.

Sanjay is not just a character; he is an eternal seeker of truth. People have heard the Bhagavad Gita in his voice, and people have seen the Mahabharata war with his eyes. If he were alive today, the courage and insight he would have shown in revealing the truth might have given a new direction to the standards of the media in the world.