Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 – Introduction
The chapter opens with Arjuna’s dilemma. He asks Krsna, “You maintain that knowledge is superior…
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 – Verse 1
The verse highlights Arjuna’s confusion by the choice of names he uses to address Krsna.…
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 – Verse 2
Arjuna is a soldier and accustomed to following orders, not contemplating and thinking. Hence he…
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 – Verse 3
Krsna begins his sermon on the doctrine of action. He addresses Arjuna as Anagha –…
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 – Verse 4
The second topic dealing with the intellectual appeal for action begins. One cannot get to…
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 3 – Verse 5
Inaction is not an option. Action is imperative for sheer survival. Nobody can remain inactive…