HAPPY GITA JAYANTI
GITA JAYANTI Arjuna’s predicament of fighting against his own grandfather, Bhisma and his martial arts teacher, Drona, is the seed of Gita’s appearance. Essentially, this dilemma is the framework for Gita’s purpose – to help one face the realities in which a loved one is siding with adharma. Hence, contrary to popular belief, Gita is not a set of rules instigating Arjuna to combat against his enemies, rather a guide to help deal with deep and painful conflicts of life involving dear ones. Naturally, it is easy to compromise with loved ones and duel against weak, bitter enemies. The internal strife, however, occurs when circumstances pushes us to fight against those we respect and love. Similarly, Arjuna’s distress was not attributed to challenging the likes of Dushyashana and Duryodhana, but due to battling against his dearest Bhisma and Drona. Arjuna was faced with making the correct and tough decision to duel against those whom he loved more than life itself. To help Arjuna r...