Shloka 1.39 “We, who clearly see the evil in destroying family, should avoid this sin, O Krishna.” Key Teaching: Arjuna asserts his moral clarity, urging avoidance of sin. Theme: Vishada, Dharma, Ethics. Description: Arjuna asserts that he and the Pandavas, unlike the greedy Kauravas, clearly see the evil in destroying family and should avoid this […]
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Shloka 1.38 “Though they, blinded by greed, see no fault in destroying family or enmity with friends, why should we, O Krishna?” Key Teaching: Arjuna reiterates the Kauravas’ moral failing, refusing to emulate them. Theme: Vishada, Dharma, Ethics. 500-Word Description: Arjuna reiterates that the Kauravas, blinded by greed, see no fault in destroying family or
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Shloka 1.37 “Though they, overcome by greed, see no evil in destroying family, why should we?” Key Teaching: Arjuna acknowledges the Kauravas’ greed but questions his own participation. Theme: Vishada, Dharma, Ethics. 500-Word Description: Arjuna acknowledges that the Kauravas, driven by greed, see no evil in destroying family, but questions why he should participate in
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Shloka 1.36 “By killing these kinsmen, O Krishna, we incur sin; why should we do this?” Key Teaching: Arjuna views killing kin as sinful, questioning the war’s morality. Theme: Vishada, Dharma, Ethics. 500-Word Description: Arjuna declares that killing his kinsmen—Bhishma, Drona, and others—would incur sin, questioning the war’s moral justification. This verse, continuing his lament
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Shloka 1.35 “Even for the sake of an earthly kingdom, O Krishna, how can I desire to kill these kinsmen?” Key Teaching: Arjuna rejects killing kin even for a kingdom, prioritizing relationships. Theme: Vishada, Dharma, Conflict. 500-Word Description: Arjuna questions how he can desire to kill his kinsmen, even for an earthly kingdom, continuing his
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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 his emotional objection to fighting. Theme: Vishada, Dharma, Conflict. Description: Arjuna lists the relationships of those in the opposing army—teachers, fathers, sons, grandfathers, uncles, fathers-in-law, grandsons, brothers-in-law, and other kinsmen—emphasizing the personal stakes of the
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Shloka 1.33 “Those for whom we desire kingdom, enjoyments, and pleasures stand here in battle, abandoning life and wealth.” Key Teaching: Arjuna laments the sacrifice of kin for whom worldly gains are sought. Theme: Vishada, Dharma, Conflict. Description: Arjuna continues his lament, noting that the kin for whom he seeks kingdom, enjoyments, and pleasures—relatives like
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Shloka 1.32 “O Krishna, what use is kingdom, enjoyment, or even life, when those for whom we desire them are ready to fight?” Key Teaching: Arjuna rejects worldly gains, prioritizing relationships over victory. Theme: Vishada, Dharma, Conflict. 500-Word Description: Arjuna, addressing Krishna, questions the value of kingdom, pleasures, or even life itself, as his loved
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Shloka 1.31 “I see adverse omens, O Krishna; I foresee no good in killing my kin in battle.” Key Teaching: Arjuna’s fear of negative consequences deepens his moral objections to fighting. Theme: Vishada (Despair), Dharma, Conflict. 500-Word Description: Arjuna, addressing Krishna, reiterates his perception of adverse omens and declares that he sees no good in
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Shloka 1.30 “I see adverse omens, O Krishna; I foresee no good in killing my kin in battle.” Key Teaching: Arjuna’s fear of negative consequences deepens his moral objections. Theme: Vishada, Dharma, Conflict. 500-Word Description: Arjuna, addressing Krishna, expresses his fear of adverse omens and sees no good in killing his kin, further deepening his
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