At first glance, the Bhagavad-gita might seem like a philosophical justification for war; Krishna speaks when Arjuna refuses to fight (02.09). Because our modern psyche [...]
Suppose we are walking on a narrow path that slopes unpredictably and has ditches on both sides. We could walk much more steadily if the [...]
Bhakti Sastri -> 054 2nd Ch - 1st sec -> Arjuna surrender & enquiry 2nd ch - 2nd sec verse 11 to 13 -> Krishna [...]
In the Bhagavad-gita second chapter, we encounter one of its starkest self-contradictions in two successive verses. First, it urges Arjuna to fight by considering the [...]
Overview of second chapter (5 sections): 1-10 Arjuna’s question and further surrender. 11-30: Atma Jnana: Fight: As the soul is eternal, compassion for the temporary [...]
In the Bhagavad-gita’s second chapter, Krishna outlines the process of working with detachment (karma-yoga). He concludes by describing the state of spiritual perfection, where one [...]
The Bhagavad-gita develops its message gradually and systematically. It starts by stressing our spiritual identity (02.13) and concludes by proclaiming Krishna’s all-pervading, all-embracing divinity, thereby [...]
So right now we are discussing 5th reason for Arjuna for not fighting the first four were:Compassion Enjoyment Sinful reactions Destruction of family traditions IndecisionKrishna [...]
BG 2.3 klaibyam ma sma gamah partha naitat tvayy upapadyate kshudram hridaya-daurbalyam tyaktvottishtha parantapa SYNONYMS klaibyam -- impotence; ma sma -- do not; gamah -- [...]
Krishna’s first instructive words to Arjuna are: don’t lament for that which is not worthy of lamentation (02.10). And his last instructive words are: surrender [...]
At the Bhagavad-gita’s start, Arjuna faces a paralyzing dilemma (02.06). To better sense his agony, consider some parallels. Suppose something terrible happens to us: say, [...]
The Gita’s second chapter begins with Arjuna in tears (02.01). Till this point, Arjuna has treated Krishna as a friend, not as a guide — [...]
The Bhagavad-gita’s second chapter begins with Arjuna’s plight: he is emotionally afflicted (02.01) and ethically conflicted (02.06). Finally, he surrenders to Krishna, seeking guidance (02.07). [...]
The Bhagavad-gita’s call for honorable action (02.34) reflects a characteristic of most traditional cultures: a concern for honor. People were trained to value their ‘word [...]
Synonyms aren’t always interchangeable. They can have connotations that may lead to meanings that are differing or even opposing. For example, consider the synonyms ‘slim’ [...]
The Bhagavad-gita (01.34) states that for those who have been honored, dishonor is worse than death. This verse is meant to warn the hero Arjuna [...]
Dishonor or shame can motivate us to desist from a wrong choice or persist in a right choice. While positive motivations centered on the benefits [...]
The Bhagavad-gita (02.34) declares that for respectable people, dishonor is worse than death. This verse raises the question: is dishonor really more painful than death? [...]
The Bhagavad-gita (02.34) declares that for those who have been honored, dishonor is worse than death. This verse raises the question: shouldn’t a wise person [...]
When Arjuna surrenders to Krishna, seeking guidance about dharma, Krishna begins his response with words that can seem like a strong chastisement: “Your words are [...]
BG 2.8na hi prapasyami mamapanudyadyac chokam ucchoshanam indriyanamavapya bhumav asapatnam riddhamrajyam suranam api cadhipatyamSYNONYMSna -- do not; hi -- certainly; prapasyami -- I see; mama [...]
