In this episode, we discuss the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 33 - 39. Arjuna simply cannot see the practicality of such methods and teachings, he finds his mind is too restless. Arjuna provides his experience on how the mind is impossible to control because of its mere strength. Sri Krishna appreciates what Arjuna says and reminds him of his strengths and tells him he must do constant practice and vairagya. Sri Krishna makes a concession by saying yoga can be difficult but in the end, we have to discipline the mind, and remove avidya by strengthening the intellect with viveka, discernment of the Real and unreal. Arjuna wants to know what happens if one tries their best with these practices but doesn’t reach perfection, what is their next birth like? Arjuna starts entering a defeatist attitude and says he will lose both Brahman and worldly success or even heavenly success if he doesn’t complete his yoga. Arjuna surrenders to Sri Krishna and knows that only He can remove all the doubts that he has. He puts his complete trust in Sri Krishna as he feels defeated by his own doubts.
Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong (https://amzn.to/33xnEOR)
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