Gita Acharan

T he third chapter of the Gita is known as ‘Karma Yoga’ , which is in continuation of the verse 2.71 where Krishna said that nir-mama (sans-I) and nir-ahankaar (sans- I am doer) are the paths to attain the eternal state. Arjuna raises a doubt “If you consider buddhi (intellect) to be superior, why then do you engage me in terrible action (of war) (3.1) instead of telling me with nischay (certainty), what is best for my welfare without confusing me with perplexing speech” (3.2). Labelling, expressed or hidden, is nothing but irrational and impulsive decisions which is not evidence-based and Krishna advised dropping labelling (2.50). Arjuna wanted to escape the war based on a single factor that he doesn’t foresee any good in killing one’s kinsmen in the battle (1.31). Subsequently, he gathers many justifications to defend his decision. The present question also appears as a part of the justification rather than the quest for better understanding. Our situation is no...