Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-2
Sankhya and Yoga
8. Indeed I see nothing that might dispel this sorrow that dries up my senses, even if I were to obtain the kingdom on earth, unrivalled and rich, or even the over-lordship of gods. The grief that I feel at the sight of these kinsmen will not be relieved without your instruction. Even if I were to gain the world or the abode of Indra, this delusive pity of mine will not abate (61-65). Just as a roasted seed, planted in a fertile soil, will not grow even when watered properly, or even as medicine is of no use to a person whose days are numbered, but nothing but nectar can help him, so neither royal pleasures nor prosperity can enliven my mind, but only, O merciful Lord, your affection will sustain me. (Jnanadeva says) so said Arjuna as if he was freed from delusion; but instantly he was seized by the sudden impulse of delusion. On second thought I feel that this was not a sudden impulse, but that he was bitten by the deadly snake in the form of delusion (66-70). When he saw that Arjuna’s heart was overflowing with pity, it hit him in his vital parts causing repeated spasms of grief. In this difficult situation Lord Krishna, the snake-charmer, was there to counteract the poison with his compassionate gaze. As the Lord happened to be close by agitated Arjuna, he will easily protect him in his kindness. With this in view I had stated that Arjuna was bit by the snake in the form of delusion. Arjuna was enveloped by delusion as the sun is covered with clouds (71-75). |
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