Guest guest Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 Dear Friend, The intentions of Arjuna and Bhisma Pitamaha were different in the battle. Bhisma wanted liberation not gyana. He already knew that he would be killed in the hands of Sri Krishna. In that sense he was not a seeker of knowledge. He knew the outcome of the battle and was ready for it. He was a man who was perfectly poised and needed no advice. Arjuna, on the other hand, was not so sure. He did not know how he would fare. He was very confident of winning but when he saw his own dear relatives against whom he had to fight, and most probably kill, he was utterly deluded. He was overcome by emotions. He even contemplated leaving the battlefield not knowing that the battle was already decided in his favour. In a sense he is like us who do not realise the divine will behind all actions. We identify ourselves as doers and not instruments in the hands of God. Therefore it was Arjuna who needed advice and not Bhisma. Arjuna had a long life ahead of him but Bhisma was weary of life and was seeking a way out of it. It is a man who is in the prime of youth who profits from advice and not a person who is nearing death. Regards, Jagannath. Tax Center - File online by April 15th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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