Explanation

As Arjuna argued for not fighting the war, he added another argument: that doing so would result in sin. In most cases, killing or taking the life of another person is considered a grave sin, resulting in remorse and repentance.

Vedas say “do not harm any living person.” Violence in any form is a sin, and nonviolence is a higher virtue unless it is absolutely necessary in an extreme situation. Even if the enemy’s wrongdoings were unforgivable, Arjuna refused to kill them because he believed it was immoral.

Verse & What We Can Learn

A confused state of mind gives rise to all kinds of unnecessary and irrelevant fears.

In the next verses, we will know what more Arjuna continues to say in a confused state of mind.

Let’s learn to live with “The Gita” via Meditation Affinity…