As in Hastinapura, in Upaplavya in the course of the debate differences of opinion arose. Two divergent tendencies had been created on the basic attitude to adopt: should a possible path to peace be … Read More
As soon as Duryodhana left his bedroom, Krishna looked at Arjuna in amazement. “What is the point of this, my friend?” You have chosen me even though I have no intention of taking up arms instead … Read More
The First Day Taking up his arms with great determination, Arjuna got back into his war chariot. An expectant silence fell between the soldiers. Then the two armies moved at first slowly, then gradually increasing their … Read More
Whenever it comes to the oldest warrior in the war of Mahabharata, the name of Bhishma Pitamah comes to the mind of the people. While the fact is that it was not Bhishma Pitamah, but his … Read More
Then Arjuna asked Him again: “Who is to be considered higher: the one who is properly engaged in Your devotional service or the one who worships impersonal Brahman?” Sri Bhagavan said: “He who fixes his mind … Read More
Arjuna asked: “What happens to him who begins the path of liberation and for some reason does not reach the goal? Is he deprived of all success and perishes like a lonely cloud?” The Supreme Personality … Read More
Arjuna asked: “O Krishna, first You spoke of renunciation of action, then You recommended devotional service to You. Can you tell me which of the two is the best?” And Sri Krishna said: “Both lead to … Read More
Arjuna asked: “O Krishna, by what symptoms can one recognize the one who has attained transcendence?” Shri Bhagavan replied: “He who has renounced all desire for the gratification of his own senses, which arise from the … Read More
Sri Krishna continued: “This supreme science that I am offering you is the same one that in ancient times I imparted to Vivasvan. I am introducing this knowledge to you because you are my friend and … Read More
