2.3 — A challenge and a call to courage

Sanskrit · Teaching film · Everyday practice

Speaker: Krishna, addressing Arjuna.

The shloka

क्ल‍ैब्यं मा स्म गमः पार्थ नैतत्त्वय्युपपद्यते ।
क्षुद्रं हृदयदौर्बल्यं त्यक्त्वोत्तिष्ठ परन्तप ॥ ३ ॥

Brief meaning

Krishna urges Arjuna to relinquish this weakness of heart and rise, addressing him by names that recall his strength and lineage.

In the conversation

Krishna challenges Arjuna at the moment of crisis. Read this direct address alongside Arjuna’s questions in the following verses.

Everyday reflection

When a necessary conversation feels difficult, identify one respectful action you can take. Courage can begin with showing up prepared and willing to listen.

Consider today: Choose one small action that requires sincerity and courage.