Sankhya Yoga

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SAMJAYA SAID:

 

1. To him who was thus overcome with pity and afflicted and whose eyes were full

of tears and agitated, the destroyer of Madhu spoke as follows:

 

THE LORD SAID:

 

2. Whence in (this) perilous strait has come upon thee this weakness cherished

by the unworthy, debarring from heaven and causing disgrace, O Arjuna ?

 

3. Yield not to unmanliness, O son of Pritha. It does not become thee. Cast off

this base weakness of heart and arise, O tormentor of foes.

 

ARJUNA SAID:

 

4. O slayer of Madhu, how shall I assail in battle with arrows Bhishma and

Drona, who are worthy of worship, O slayer of enemies.

 

5. Better indeed in this world to live even upon alms than to slay the teachers

of high honor. But, were I to slay these teachers, I should only in this world

enjoy the pleasures of wealth, delights stained with blood.

 

6. And we know not which is the better alternative for us; nor do we know

whether we shall conquer them or they will conquer us. Even the sons of

Dhritarashtra, after killing whom we do not wish to live, stand arrayed against

us.

 

7. My heart contaminated by the taint of helplessness, my mind confounded about

Dharma, I ask Thee: tell me what is absolutely good. I am Thy pupil. Instruct

me, who have sought Thy grace.

 

8. I do not indeed see what can dispel the grief which burns up my senses, even

after attaining unrivalled and prosperous dominion on earth or even lordship

over gods.

 

SAMJAYA SAID:

 

9. Having spoken thus to Hrishikesa, Gudakesa, the tormenter of foes, said to

Govinda, 'I will not fight' and verily remained silent

 

10. To him who was grieving in the midst of the two armies, O descendant of

Bharata, Hrishikesa as if smiling, spoke these words:

 

to be continued...