Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-2
Sankhya and Yoga
35. The great warriors will think that you have retreated from war out of fear; and you, who are held in esteem by them, will incur their disrespect.You have not considered another thing. You have come here ready and eager to fight. And if you now leave the battleground out of kindness, will your wicked enemies appreciate your motive? 36. And your enemies will utter many unspeakable words, decrying your prowess. Could anything be sadder than that? They will shout, ‘Arjuna has fled from here in fright’. If this public opprobrium persists, will that be good for you? People win fame, O Arjuna, with great effort, even at the risk of their life. You have earned without effort and obstacles, fame which is unlimited like the sky (206210). You have gained unbounded and unparalleled reputation, and your virtues are regarded as excellent by the three worlds. Even far-off kings sing your praises like bards; and after hearing them even the God of death is alarmed. Your great glory is as pure as the water of the Ganges; and its report astounds the great warriors of the world. After hearing your marvelous prowess, the Kauravas have lost all hopes of survival. Just as after hearing the lion’s roar, even rutting elephants think the world-dissolution to be near, so you inspire dread in the minds of all Kauravas (211-215). As the mountain rates the thunderbolt or the snake the eagle, so the Kauravas appraise you likewise. If you now withdraw from this war without fighting, you will lose all your greatness and lower yourself in their eyes. Even if you wish to run away from here, they will prevent you from doing so. They will seize you, dishonour you and malign you in every way. Instead of letting your heart split in shame at that time, why not put up a brave fight now and enjoy the kingdom of the world by conquering them? |
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