Shloka 1.37 “Though they, overcome by greed, see no evil in destroying family, why should we?” Key Teaching: Arjuna acknowledges…
Shloka 1.36 “By killing these kinsmen, O Krishna, we incur sin; why should we do this?” Key Teaching: Arjuna views…
Shloka 1.35 “Even for the sake of an earthly kingdom, O Krishna, how can I desire to kill these kinsmen?”…
Shloka 1.34 “Teachers, fathers, sons, grandfathers, maternal uncles, fathers-in-law, grandsons, brothers-in-law, and other kinsmen.” Key Teaching: Arjuna lists kin, intensifying…
Shloka 1.33 “Those for whom we desire kingdom, enjoyments, and pleasures stand here in battle, abandoning life and wealth.” Key…
Shloka 1.32 “O Krishna, what use is kingdom, enjoyment, or even life, when those for whom we desire them are…
Shloka 1.31 “I see adverse omens, O Krishna; I foresee no good in killing my kin in battle.” Key Teaching:…
Shloka 1.30 “I see adverse omens, O Krishna; I foresee no good in killing my kin in battle.” Key Teaching:…
Shloka 1.29 “My Gandiva bow slips, my skin burns, my mind reels, and I cannot stand.” Key Teaching: Arjuna’s physical…
Shloka 1.27 “Seeing his kinsmen, sons, and friends, Arjuna was overcome with compassion and spoke thus.” Key Teaching: Arjuna’s compassion…