Shloka 37
🌟 Sanskrit:
हतो वा प्राप्स्यसि स्वर्गं जित्वा वा भोक्ष्यसे महीम् |
तस्मादुत्तिष्ठ कौन्तेय युद्धाय कृतनिश्चयः || 2.37 ||
🌟 Transliteration:
hato vā prāpsyasi svargaṁ jitvā vā bhokṣyase mahīm |
tasmād uttiṣṭha kaunteya yuddhāya kṛta-niścayaḥ ||
🌟 Meaning:
Either you will be slain in battle and attain the heavenly abodes, or you will conquer and enjoy the earthly kingdom. Therefore, arise with determination, O son of Kunti, and fight.
🌟 Explanation:
Krishna concludes his practical advice with a brilliant, logical flourish. He presents Arjuna with two possible outcomes, both of which are favorable for a warrior fulfilling his duty. If he dies in a righteous war, he earns a place in heaven. If he wins, he gains a kingdom to rule righteously on Earth. Since both outcomes lead to glory, there is no reason to hesitate. The only command is to get up and fight with resolve (kṛta-niścayaḥ).
Shloka 38
🌟 Sanskrit:
सुखदुःखे समे कृत्वा लाभालाभौ जयाजयौ |
ततो युद्धाय युज्यस्व नैवं पापमवाप्स्यसि || 2.38 ||
🌟 Transliteration:
sukha-duḥkhe same kṛtvā lābhālābhau jayājayau |
tato yuddhāya yujyasva naivaṁ pāpam avāpsyasi ||
🌟 Meaning:
Fight for the sake of fighting, treating alike happiness and distress, loss and gain, victory and defeat. By doing so, you shall not incur sin.
🌟 Explanation:
This is a pivotal verse that introduces the concept of Karma Yoga. Krishna elevates the entire discussion. He tells Arjuna how to fight: with a mind that is completely balanced (same kṛtvā). He must remain unaffected by the dualities of happiness and distress, gain and loss, or victory and defeat. When an action is performed with this sense of equanimity, simply as a matter of duty, it does not create any sinful reaction (pāpam).
Shloka 39
🌟 Sanskrit:
एषा तेऽभिहिता साङ्ख्ये बुद्धिर्योगे त्विमां शृणु |
बुद्ध्या युक्तो यया पार्थ कर्मबन्धं प्रहास्यसि || 2.39 ||
🌟 Transliteration:
eṣā te ’bhihitā sāṅkhye buddhir yoge tv imāṁ śṛṇu |
buddhyā yukto yayā pārtha karma-bandhaṁ prahāsyasi ||
🌟 Meaning:
Thus far I have described this knowledge to you through analytical study (Sankhya). Now listen as I explain it in terms of working without fruitive results (Buddhi Yoga). O son of Pritha, when you act in such knowledge, you can free yourself from the bondage of works.
🌟 Explanation:
Krishna marks a clear transition in his teachings. He says that everything he has taught so far—about the eternal soul—was the path of Sankhya (analytical knowledge). Now, he will explain the path of Buddhi Yoga (often called Karma Yoga), which is the practical application of this knowledge. He promises that by applying this yoga of the intellect, Arjuna can break free from the chains of karma (karma-bandham).
Today’s Takeaway
Act without attachment. The secret to a peaceful and purposeful life is not in controlling the results of your actions, but in controlling your attitude towards them. Perform your duties to the best of your ability, but let go of your attachment to the outcome. Whether you meet with success or failure, praise or blame, remain balanced. This is the art of selfless action, and it is the key to true freedom. 🧘♂️✨
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