Verse 2.6 : Sankhya Yoga "Transcendental Knowledge"
Verse 6 of 72
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The Translation
“We do not know which is better for us—whether we should conquer them or they should conquer us. If we kill the sons of Dhritarashtra, who are now standing before us, we would not wish to live.”
Commentary & Insights
Arjuna expresses complete confusion and loss of purpose. He is no longer sure of victory, nor is he sure if victory is desirable. He feels that killing his cousins will destroy the meaning of his life, leaving him with no desire to survive.
Practical Application
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Accept that you cannot predict the future outcome of your decisions. Focus instead on the ethical purity of your current choices.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Have you ever experienced 'decision paralysis' when trying to predict the outcome of a difficult choice? How did you handle it?
- What is the difference between planning for the future and being obsessed with controlling future outcomes?
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2.6
न चैतद्विद्मः कतरन्नो गरीयो
यद्वा जयेम यदि वा नो जयेयुः
Arjuna's doubt shows the limitation of the Rajasic mind. It is constantly caught in dualities—victory/defeat, gain/loss—and cannot find peace until it rises to Sattva (clarity) through self-surrender.