Arjuna’s realisations (4 points):
2Regained my memory by Your mercy
3I am now firm and free from doubt
4Prepared to act according to Your instructions
aConstitutional position of living entity (Arjuna represents living entity)
Has to act according to the order of the Supreme Lord
Meant for self-discipline
Eternal servant of the Supreme Lord
bCause of conditioning by material nature — Forgetfulness of the Supreme Personality of Godhead
cService is the constitution of the living entity
Normal condition – Serves the Supreme Lord
Illusory condition – Serves the external energy and bound by lust and desires
dWhat is the illusion — Bound by lust and desire, one thinks himself to be the master of this world and serves the external energy
The last snare of Maya; the proposition that he is no longer a conditioned soul but he is God
Our refutation: If he would be God, how could he be in doubt
What it means to be free from illusion
Agrees to act in Krishna consciousness
eSignificance of the word “moha” — Refers to that which is opposed to knowledge
Real knowledge is “living entity is the servant of God”
fHow to overcome illusion — By mercy of Lord and His pure devotee
gWhat is Krishna consciousness — To act according to Krishna’s order
Why a conditioned soul acts under illusion – Because lacking knowledge of Krishna’s position as Supreme proprietor, enjoyer, controlled and friend of everyone and full of all six opulences
One understands Krishna factually
e.g. Arjuna understood Him not only as a friend but also as Supreme Personality of Godhead
Understands Krishna’s plan
e.g. Arjuna understood Krishna’s plan to reduce the unnecessary population