कार्पण्यदोषोपहतस्वभाव: पृच्छामि त्वां धर्मसम्मूढचेता: | यच्छ्रेय: स्यान्निश्चितं ब्रूहि तन्मे शिष्यस्तेऽहं शाधि मां त्वां प्रपन्नम् || 7 || |
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Arjuna said, “O Krishna, my inherent nature is overwhelmed by the fault of cowardice, and my mind is confused regarding my duty. I am seeking your guidance with a bewildered mind. Please tell me with certainty what is best for me. I am your disciple and surrender myself unto you. Please instruct me.”
Commentary
Overwhelmed by emotions, he approaches Lord Krishna, who is his charioteer and spiritual guide, seeking guidance on what is right and best for him. Arjuna feels a conflict within himself due to his compassion for his relatives and a sense of inadequacy in carrying out his warrior duties. He acknowledges that his mind is clouded by confusion regarding righteousness and his duty in the given situation of the impending battle.
He turns to Lord Krishna and declares himself as His disciple, seeking refuge and guidance. Arjuna implores Krishna to provide him with clear and decisive instructions on what course of action will lead to his highest good, or what is truly beneficial for him.
Arjuna’s plea to Krishna reveals his desperation for clarity and guidance. He implores Krishna to provide him with a decisive answer, as he is overwhelmed by his own confusion and inability to determine what is truly in his best interest. He seeks a definitive answer with a clear instruction on what course of action will bring him the highest good or welfare. Recognizing his own limitations and the need for guidance, he humbly approaches Krishna, addressing Him as his teacher and surrendering himself to His wisdom and guidance.
The devotee acknowledges that his true nature has been overshadowed by weak thoughts of sympathy and pity towards the senses, which are pulling him in different directions. He is torn between two choices: leading a self-controlled life by renouncing the desires of the senses, even if it means fighting and potentially harming his own attachments and desires, or prioritizing the happiness and gratification of the senses.