Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 Summary

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Reflecting on the Bhagavad Gita, the passages seem to be contradicting. Arjuna seems to have no idea what to do in the face of the enemy. In the 1st chapter he does not want to engage in fighting. The idea of killing brothers, fathers, uncles, etc., bothered Arjuna immensely. To quote, "These I do not want to kill even though they should kill me, O Madhusudana, not even for domination over these 3 words, how much less just for this earth!" (Passage 35)

The reluctance to engage in battle is evident in the first chapter. However, he seeks guidance from O Madhusudana. Arjuna is split between pity and duty, stated in passage 7 Chapter 2, "My very being is overwhelmed with the weakness of pity and my mind is puzzled by duty (Dharma). I appeal

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