Tag: Sankhya Yogam

Explanation Arjuna had given his decision-making to Shri Krishna and sought for his direction in the last verse. Arjuna knew he wasn’t in enough form to make that decision, let alone fight. As a result, he eventually stated that he would not fight and went silent. It’s worth noting...

Explanation Arjuna knew that the grief he was experiencing as a result of his devotion to his kinsmen was unusual. It sank deep into his personality and became embedded there. His senses were completely thrown off track by this deep-seated sadness. He couldn’t see or hear anything well. It...

Explanation When deciding on the best course of action, one must weigh the pros and cons & look for several options. Arjuna was contemplating whether defeating the Kauravas or being defeated by them was preferable. Both options seemed to be defeats, for if he won the war by killing...

Explanation It may be argued that Arjun had no choice but to fight and gain the kingdom in order to survive. Arjuna, on the other hand, disproves such theory. He claims that begging is a better way to survive than committing this awful crime. He also believes that if...

Explanation “O Krishna, please do not underestimate my courage,” Arjuna says. I’m ready to go to war. But, in terms of moral obligation, I owe it to my masters to honour them and to show compassion to Dhritarashtra’s sons.” He hints Krishna that it is simple to kill terrible...

Explanation Shri Krishna is a professional motivational speaker. Effeminate is one of the worst things you can name a fighter. Consider Arjuna’s reaction when Shri Krishna referred to him as effeminate. Using the adjective weak-hearted to characterize Arjuna was also a shock to the warrior, who is known for...

Explanation Let’s take a look at the words Shri Krishna used. They weren’t pleasant words. They weren’t heartfelt sympathies or words of encouragement. They were harsh, provocative words intended to shock Arjuna out of his deep sleep. They were meant to show Arjuna that his assessment of the situation,...

Explanation Sanjaya uses the word kripaya, which means sympathy or compassion, to characterize Arjuna’s feelings. There are two types of compassion. One is God’s and the saints’ divine compassion for souls in the corporeal realm who are suffering because of their separation from God. The other is material compassion,...