THE ESSENCE OF THE GITA

Ritesh Aswaney

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Following last time's reflections on the contemporary relevance of the Bhagavad Gita, it feels natural to turn to Chapter 2, which condenses the essence of the Gita into one powerful conversation.

It is no surprise that many of its verses have become timeless quotations; they speak directly to the dilemmas of the human mind, just as they did to Arjuna on the field of Kurukshetra.

Overwhelmed with grief at the thought of fighting his own loved ones, Arjuna lays down his weapons and seeks Krishna's guidance. His paralysis mirrors moments in our own lives when decisions feel overwhelming and responsibilities too heavy to bear.