![]() ![]() In this chapter, Arjun put forth to the Lord several arguments and justifications why he should not fight this war, and in the subsequent chapters Shree Krishna has elaborated upon why Arjun’s arguments were inappropriate, and the way forward. By intentionally confusing Arjun, the Lord had created this opportunity. Then why in the battlefield of Kurukshetra, a grand warrior of such stature was dropping his weapons? What was the cause of his misery?įor the benefit of future generations, Shree Krishna wanted to bring forth the knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita. The setup in which the Geeta-teaching is imparted is the epic battle of Mahbhrata, fought between the Pavas (Arjun and his brothers) and Kauravas (100 sons of Dhritrashtra). In his past life, Arjun was Nar, part of the twin descensions the Nar-Narayan where Nar was the perfected soul situated in transcendental knowledge and Narayan the Supreme Lord. Summary and Analysis of Chapter 1 of Gita Arjun’s Despair: Arjunavida. ![]() Arjun had been to his abode and received several boons from him and other celestial beings. His celestial father was Indra, the king of heaven. He was definitely not a novice, bereft of spiritual knowledge. In fact, before the battle, when both parties were mobilizing their armies given a choice between the entire armed Yadu army and the unarmed Lord Shree Krishna Arjun chose the Lord, as he had complete faith in him.Īt this point let us consider who Arjun really was. This was a completely unexpected behavior from someone who was considered the epitome of devotion and self-surrender to God. His condition was the creation of his own material attachments and caused his dereliction of duty. He had now surrendered to his grief and slumped into deep dejection. Arjun’s reluctance to fight the war had now reached its climax. ![]()
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