Friday, May 8, 2020

Srimad Bhagavat Gita commentary chapter 5 verse 1


Chapter 5 verse 1

“Arjuna says- O Krishna! You praise renunciation of action and again yoga-performance of action. Tell me conclusively that which is better of the two”

In chapter 3, Krishna stresses on the need to perform action and enumerates how action is more important than not performing action. He does qualify the attitude with which one should perform these actions both in chapter 3 and 4. This attitude is of renunciation of result of the action to the divine. No wonder, Arjuna has developed a doubt in his mind about the subtle difference between the two. In our Santana dharma, the path to Knowledge is always obtained by contemplative inquiry, sincerity of the seeker and their devotion to the supreme Knowledge. The Guru always shows exemplary patience when they see this seeking in the other person and helps eliminate all doubts.

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