15 Jan 2024
Introduction of Chapter 1
- Kauravas represent innumerable negative tendencies in us and Pandavas, the few divine impulses
- Though smaller in number, when the divine impulses are organized under the guidance of the Supreme Lord, Krishna, they will gain permanent victory over the negative tendencies in us
- Dhrtarashtra represents the mind, blind to truth and Gandhari is the intellect which has assumed blindness. Together they can only beget criminalities!
- Dharma is the first word in Bhagavad Gita and the last word is 'Mama' (mine). The entire text is nothing but Mama Dharma (My Dharma)
- Dharma is the essential nature of anything without which it cannot retain its independent existence.
- So too to live a truly dynamic life we should be faithful to our Dharma
Verse 1
- Dhrtarashtra is aware of the injustice he had caused to the Pandavas and therefore he doubts the outcome of the war
Verse 2
- When our motives are impure and our cause unjust, our minds will become restless and agitated.
