Lord Krishna

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 2

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Verse 2

Sānkhya Yoga — The Yoga of Discernment

The Supreme Lord said: My dear Arjuna, how have these impurities come upon you? They are not at all befitting a man who knows the value of life. They lead not to higher planets but to infamy.

Context & Meaning

Krishna questions Arjuna about his unmanly behavior, which does not befit a noble person and leads to disgrace.