CRISIS & DISCIPLESHIP · A need for guidance
Chapter 1: Observing the Armies on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra
Dhṛtarāṣṭra asks about the armies at Kurukṣetra, and Sañjaya describes their preparations for battle. Arjuna asks Kṛṣṇa to place his chariot between them, then grieves over fighting his relatives and sets aside his weapons.
Discernment
1.3
Devotion
2.3
Service in action
1.1
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Compassion for His Relatives
Seeing his friends and relatives ready to fight, Arjuna trembles and feels his mouth dry up, showing the softhearted compassion of a pure devotee.
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Arjuna Sets Aside Weapons
Overwhelmed with grief, Arjuna sets aside his bow and arrows and sits down, his kind heart and devotional service making him fit to receive self-knowledge.