Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-2
Sankhya and Yoga
3. Yield not to impotence, O Partha; this does not become you. Cast off this gross weakness of the heart and stand up, O Arjuna. Therefore, O Arjuna, rid yourself of this grief and take courage. Stop this unseemly wail of woe, O son of Pandu. The reputation you have built so far will cease; think now at least what is good for you. This clemency will not help you on this occasion. Have you realised only now that they are your kinsmen? Did you not recognise this before? Did you not know them to be your relations? Then why are you making now this fuss about nothing? Is such a war new to you in your life? There has always been between you sufficient motive for war (21-25). It is beyond my understanding, but O Arjuna, what you have done is wrong. If you stick to this delusion, you will lose your present reputation and forfeit the joys of heaven, as also of this world. Fain theartedness is not good on such an occasion. It brings disgrace to a warrior in battle. The merciful Lord thus counseled Arjuna in many ways. Now listen to what Arjuna said after hearing it. |
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