Verse 3.36 : Karma Yoga "Path of Selfless Action"
Verse 36 of 43
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The Translation
“Arjuna said: O descendant of Vrishni, by what power is a person driven to commit sin, even against their will, as if forced by constraint?”
Commentary & Insights
Perplexed by the constant struggle with temptation, Arjuna asks Krishna: 'What is it that drives a person to commit wrong, even against their will, as if impelled by force?'
Practical Application
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Identify a recurring self-sabotaging habit in your life. Write down when it happens and what emotional state triggers it, preparing to examine it without judgment.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- Have you ever experienced a moment where your intelligence told you one thing, but your behavior did the opposite?
- Why do we often feel helpless in the face of our own bad habits?
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3.36
अर्जुन उवाच
Arjuna's question is meant to identify the root cause of human suffering and moral failure, so that by knowing the enemy, we can find a way to conquer it.