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When in Confused State of Mind Always Look to Higher self For Guidance

अर्जुन उवाच |

व्यामिश्रेणेव वाक्येन बुद्धिं मोहयसीव मे |
तदेकं वद निश्चित्य येन श्रेयोऽहमाप्नुयाम् || 3.2||

Arjuna uvācha

vyāmiśhreṇeva vākyena buddhiṁ mohayasīva me
tad ekaṁ vada niśhchitya yena śhreyo ’ham āpnuyā|| 3.2||

Shloka Translation
BG – Ch. 3- Ver. 2:

Your confusing advice has perplexed my intellect. Please tell me the one path through which I can achieve the greatest good.

Explanation

Arjuna is a soldier who is used to following commands rather than pondering and contemplating. As a result, he prays to Krishna for specific directions on how to proceed. The wise pick the higher route that leads to eternal happiness. Arjuna aspires to the highest so he asks Krishna to show him the one route that leads to the highest objective of Self Realization.

Arjuna misread Shree Krishna’s intention, believing that since knowledge is better to action, then why should he carry out the dreadful task of fighting the war? “By offering contradicting assertions, you are perplexing my mind,” he says. I know you’re merciful and don’t want to perplex me, so please eliminate my scepticism.” He says.

Verse & what we can learn

Whenever there arises a state of confusion one should seek for the guidance of the highest (divine).

To have a balanced state of mind and to lead a life without any confusion daily meditation proves very useful. There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, meditation for stress, and each meditation benefits are countless. There are also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

In the Next verse, Shri Krishna starts to clarify Arjuna’s confusion.

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