Arjuna's Journey

Steps

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   Step 1 of 8 Arjuna on the Field Arjuna raises his bow, asks Lord Krishna to station the chariot between the armies, and sees elders, teachers and kin on both sides. The scene where the Gita begins. Simple · 4 min In Depth · 11 min Deeper · 15 min
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   Step 2 of 8 Arjuna's Despondency Arjuna's body gives way, his reasons pull both ways, and he throws down his bow. Then he says he does not know, and asks Lord Krishna to teach him. The turn that begins the Gita. Simple · 5 min In Depth · 13 min Deeper · 18 min
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   Step 3 of 8 The Imperishable Self What the Lord first teaches Arjuna in his grief: who lives in the body, what can and cannot be lost, why grief assumes too much, and the second answer for the one who cannot accept the first. Simple · 6 min In Depth · 12 min Deeper · 14 min
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   Step 4 of 8 Duty, Honour and Fear After the teaching of the imperishable self, the Lord speaks to Arjuna in the language of duty, reputation and fear of disgrace. Gita 2.31-37: seven verses, how far the appeal goes, and the turn to an even mind in the next verse. Simple · 5 min In Depth · 9 min Deeper · 12 min
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   Step 5 of 8 Arjuna's Questions What does Arjuna ask in the Gita, when and why? Fourteen main questions in the order of the book: what each shows about his state of mind, and where to read the reply. Simple · 5 min In Depth · 14 min Deeper · 15 min
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   Step 6 of 8 Merely an Instrument In the fear of the universal form Arjuna asks who the fierce figure is. The Lord says 'I am Time' and 'be merely an instrument'. Gita 11.31-35: the verses, their meaning and Arjuna's trembling answer. Simple · 6 min In Depth · 14 min Deeper · 18 min
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   Step 7 of 8 Delusion Gone: I Will Act The Gita's last seven verses: the Lord asks whether the delusion is gone, Arjuna says he will act, and Sanjaya closes with his joy and his verdict. Simple · 5 min In Depth · 10 min Deeper · 14 min
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   Step 8 of 8 Arjuna, Our Mirror Arjuna's road is ours: shock, freezing, arguing, asking for help, learning, doubting again and acting. The whole journey of the Gita in one view. Simple · 4 min In Depth · 8 min