Friday, April 23, 2010

In the Bhagavad Gita, briefly describe Krishna's advice toArjuna in terms of whether to fight or not to fight. Do you thinkKrishna's advice was wise?

In the Bhagavad Gita, briefly describe Krishna's advice toArjuna in terms of whether to fight or not to fight. Do you thinkKrishna's advice was wise? Why? Why not?
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In a nutshell what Krishna told Arjuna was that he had to fight, because it was his role, his dharma, or responsibility as a warrior to fight, and that not fighting would lead to disgrace, which was worse than death itself. Arjuna, who was kind at heart, was indecisive on whether he should go to war or not, because those he fought against were essentially his own relatives, cousins, and loved ones.but krishna again counseled him, reminding him of samsara, and how the human body is merely a container for the indestructible soul. Krishna Continues to say that death is inevitable for those who are born, and for those who are dead, birth was also a sure thing, therefore, he should not mourn things that were inevitable.

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