Website design By BotEap.comLord Krishna warns Arjuna, who is crying, that a fickle mind is not suitable for warriors. He says that the state of depression is not that of Arjuna, a great warrior.

Website design By BotEap.comArjuna begs Lord Krishna, who is the embodiment of divine knowledge, to teach him the importance and significance of a true great warrior, because he has many doubts. Arjuna says that since he is a disciple of Lord Krishna, he should instruct him on the important role of a great warrior.

Website design By BotEap.comLord Krishna advises Arjuna by comforting him and smilingly says that sages do not grieve for the dead or living in this world. What did not exist will never be created and what is present will not be destroyed.

Website design By BotEap.comLord Krishna explains about the universal truth that He, the Lord and Arjuna were present before in another form and now in their own physical bodies. The only permanent object in this world is the soul that has no change. The soul does not kill nor is it killed or destroyed by others. The physical form of the soul can keep changing as it takes several births according to past karma.

Website design By BotEap.comJust as a man sheds old and worn clothes that may be torn and wears new clothes, similarly the soul adopts new physical bodies to continue seeking spiritual enlightenment and moksha or liberation from the cycle of birth and death.

Website design By BotEap.comKrishna comforts Arjuna that he is not responsible for killing any bad person because the soul is not destroyed by fire, water, wind or weapons. Birth and death will continue to occur for a soul until it reaches spiritual liberation. Death follows birth and birth follows death. The soul is not killed even if the body is killed. So, Krishna advises Arjuna not to be overwhelmed by depression or sadness and asks him to do his duty.

Website design By BotEap.comKrishna lovingly rebukes Arjuna and says that a dharmic or just war is the duty of a Kshatriya [royal clan]. If a warrior fails to fulfill his just duty in war and does not kill the unjust, then people will blame him forever.

Website design By BotEap.comBad reputation and cowardice is a punishment greater than death for a person. Krishna says that if Arjuna dies a heroic death, he will achieve martyrdom. If he wins, he can rule the world. Just as people will not need a well when they have a large reservoir of water, they, who are aware of the permanent nature of the soul, do not even need the support of the Vedas to be shown the right path.

Website design By BotEap.comLord Krishna says that a person should not desire the results of his actions. Man is not the controller of the effects of Karma. He has no control over the results. Krishna advises Arjuna to discharge his duties as a yogi. Yoga will be achieved only when the mind is completely free of doubts and the buddhi or knowledge is in perfect harmony with the mind.

Website design By BotEap.comArjuna then asks Krishna to describe a Sthithaprajna. Krishna explains that a person who does not grieve, does not yearn for comfort, is not swayed by emotions and is not afraid is a stithaprajna or a person of stable mind.

Website design By BotEap.comA person who has controlled his senses is a person of stable mind. If a person is attached to the senses, there will be feelings of Kama or lust. Anger will arise from lust and from this confusion. This will result in memory loss. Krishna tells Arjuna that a person who has complete authoritative control of his senses is a stithaprajna. Peace of mind will be obtained if a person reacts equally to joy or grievance.

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