Lord Krishna

Divine Teacher

The Supreme Lord, the charioteer and divine guide of Arjuna. Krishna delivers the eternal wisdom of the Gita, revealing the nature of the soul, duty, and the path to liberation.

Speaking: Chapter 2, Verse 18

Verse 18

Sānkhya Yoga — The Yoga of Discernment

Only the material body of the indestructible, immeasurable and eternal living entity is subject to destruction; therefore, fight, O descendant of Bharata.

Context & Meaning

The body is perishable but the soul is indestructible. Therefore, fight!