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Arjuna said: How shall I strike Bheeshma and Drona,
who are worthy of my worship, with arrows in battle, O Krishna? (2.04)
It would be better, indeed, to live on alms in this world than to slay
these noble gurus, because, by killing them I would enjoy wealth and
pleasures stained with (theirs) blood. (2.05)
Neither do we know which alternative (to beg or to kill) is better for
us, nor do we know whether we shall conquer them or they will conquer
us. We should not even wish to live after killing the sons of
Dhritaraashtra who are standing in front of us. (2.06)
My heart is overcome by the weakness of pity, and my mind is confused
about Dharma. I request You to tell me, decisively, what is better for
me. I am Your disciple. Teach me who has taken refuge in You. (2.07)
Dharma may be defined as the eternal law governing, upholding, and
supporting the creation and the world order. It also means duty,
righteousness, ideal conduct, moral principles, and truth. Adharma is an
antonym to Dharma. Expert guidance should be sought during the moment of
crisis.
I do not perceive that gaining an unrivaled and prosperous kingdom on
this earth, or even lordship over the gods will remove the sorrow that
is drying up my senses. (2.08)
Sanjaya said: O King, after speaking like this to Lord Krishna, the
mighty Arjuna said to Krishna: I shall not fight, and became silent.
(2.09)
O King, Lord Krishna, as if smiling, spoke these words to the despondent
Arjuna in the midst of the two armies. (2.10)
The Supreme Lord said: You grieve for those who are not worthy of grief,
and yet speak the words of wisdom. The wise grieve neither for the
living nor for the dead. (2.11)
There was never a time when I, you, or these kings did not exist; nor
shall we ever cease to exist in the future. (2.12)
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