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Text Book: Bhagavad Gita As It Is

His Divine Grace A.C.Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, Mumbai

! Dilemma in the Material World (1.26-46, 8.15, 5.22, 7.14, 13.9, 2.6-7., 10.9, 9.33)

A. Dhrtarastras Doubts
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Didnt want compromise b/w his sons and Pandavas

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Fear of outcome of the battle. Why ?? Holy place called Kurukshetra Pandavas were virtuous Krishnas presence

B. Duryodhanas Diplomacy
Incites Dronacharya in relation to his disciple Dhrstadhyumna, the son of Draupada !! Praises grandfather Bhishma for his immeasurable strength, but then asks everyone to support him. !! Why? !! Bhishma and Drona have affection for the Pandavas and might be lenient. !! He wanted everyone to feel equally important
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C. Signs of victory for the Pandavas

Kurukshetra is a place of Pilgrimage !! Krishna is driving Arjunas Chariot. !! Wherever Krishna is present, the goddess of fortune is also present. !! Arjunas Chariot was given by Agni which could conquer all sides. !! Conch shell blowing . Why ?
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C. Signs of victory for the Pandavas

Conch shell is a symbol of Lord Vishnu. !! Krishnas and Arjunas were transcendental conch shells.
!! !! Result:

! Dhrtarashtras sons hearts shattered! ! Why not Pandavas?? They are devotees of Lord

Sri Krishna. !! Hanuman on Arjunas flag

E. Arjuna Doubts
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Compassion No Enjoyment Fear of Sinful Reactions Destruction of Family Indecision

Arjunas Doubts
!! Arjuna

is not an ordinary person !! Arjunas high accomplishments could not help him !! No matter how great one is, one needs Bhagavad-gita !! Arjuna, an extra ordinary personality, could take out time to hear Bhagavad-gita

Miseries in this material world

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Life is always filled with anxieties Problems of life: Birth, old age, disease and death
"! No species is permanent "! Soul is eternal but body is changing

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Forest fire adhytmika kleas, adhibhautik kleas, adhidaivika klesha

!! Adhyatmika klesha (envy) is the biggest problem "! They cant be overcome on ones own

Solution
!! Spiritual

relationship