Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-2
Sankhya and Yoga
Arjuna said: 4. How shall I fight with arrows Bhishma and Drona in battle, when they deserve our homage, O slayer of foes? Lord, there is no cause for you to say all this; pray, think for yourself about this war (26-30). This is not a war but a blunder on our part. Our engagement in it will be disastrous, involving the slaughter of our elders. We should be serving our parents and giving them joy in every way. Instead, how can we slay them with our own hands? Lord, we should bow down to the holy men, and if possible, worship them. How then could we go on caviling at them? These are our elders who deserve respect at all times. Moreover, we are indebted to Bhishma and Drona in many ways. When we cannot even dream of enmity with them, how can we think of attacking them face to face (31-35)? What’s wrong with everybody? Woe upon our life that we should use against them the military skills learnt from them! it is the pupil of Drona who taught me the science of archery. Shall I then return this favour by slaying him? Am I demon Bhasmasura that I should betray those who have granted us favours and blessings? |
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