अश्रद्दधानाः पुरुषा धर्मस्यास्य परन्तप। अप्राप्य मां निवर्तन्ते मृत्युसंसारवर्त्मनि
Krishna addresses Arjuna as 'O conqueror of enemies' in this verse. This is a term of respect and recognition for Arjuna's prowess and valor on the battlefield.
A wider spiritual perspective can invite humility about how little of life we control. Care for your part in a situation without assuming every event revolves around you.
What can I contribute without needing to control the whole situation?
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What do those who lack faith in dharma fail to attain according to the verse?
According to the verse, those who lack faith in dharma do not attain Krishna. Instead, they continue in the cycle of birth and death.
Why does Krishna emphasize faith in dharma in this teaching to Arjuna?
Krishna emphasizes faith in dharma because it is essential for spiritual progress and liberation. Faith acts as a guiding force, enabling individuals to transcend the cycle of birth and death and ultimately attain union with the divine.
What is meant by the 'cycle of birth and death' in Krishna's message to Arjuna?
The 'cycle of birth and death' refers to the continuous process of reincarnation where souls are born, live, die, and are reborn. This cycle is seen as a state of bondage and suffering, from which one seeks liberation through spiritual practices and faith in dharma.
How can one develop faith in dharma to avoid returning to the cycle of birth and death?
To develop faith in dharma, one can engage in regular spiritual practices such as meditation, study of sacred texts, and association with wise and devoted individuals. Cultivating a sincere desire to understand and live by spiritual principles helps deepen one's faith and leads to liberation.
Men without faith in this knowledge, O Parantapa, not reaching Me, return to the paths of this world of death.