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Shri Sankara's Gita Bhashya
(Sri Sankaracharya's Commentary on the Gita)
CHAPTER -2
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5. It were indeed far better to live in this world even on food obtained by begging, without (rather than) slaying these venerable elders; for by killing (these) elders, I shall only be enjoying here the pleasures of wealth and senses—enjoyments smeared with blood[1].
6. We do not exactly know which of the two courses[2] is preferable for us; nor do we know whether we shall win or whether they will conquer us. Those very sons of Dhrtarāstra stand facing us, slaying whom we would not wish to live. |
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References and Context
- ↑ Though to engage in a (righteous) war is the religious duty of a king, Arjuna it'es il Sunt only the physical result of the act (slaying venerable elders) and charges it as sinful. (A)
- ↑ Living upon alms, which docs not involve killing others, or fighting the enemy, which is the prescribed duty. (A)