The Macro-Vision of the Gita:

dear Chith,
Now a days I enjoy replying a little late to your posts. The discussions and reactions are amazing. The various points raised by our friends here is a small Gita class itself. I am enjoying this. I liked your saying that problems never change but our attitude can make it a sport.We should always look for solutions rather than brood over the problem.I also find that world becomes a very happier place if we start thinking of our responsibility to creation.
Regards,
Meenu

 

Dear Chithra and all..

Thought of sharing some thoughts with you all on Bhagvad Gita. My husband and I have been watching the TV serial episodes of Mahabharata on Rajshri.com. India's #1 Broadband Entertainment Destination. website. Yes, this is the serial in Hindi which was sooooo popular when it was running few years back

We have watched all the episodes and completed it just yesterday (94 episodes watched over a 2 month period). It has been an overwhelming sensation and feeling after watching all these episodes. I was happy, sad, angry, thoughtful, enlightened and confused at the same time.

Lord Krishna is the key person in the whole story. He literally 'guides' the Pandavas to do what they had to do, in order to win the war and in turn establish the victory of Dharma over Adharma (and in the process, get back Hastinapur and avenge the vastraharan of Draupadi). But what all did He make them do? Pitamahar Bheeshma, Dronacharya, Daanveer Karna were all weakened and slayed by seemingly 'kapat' - ' fraudulent means' . It seemed right since all 3 of them, despite being great men themselves chose to fight for Duryodan who symbolized Adharma. Hence, technically, they had to pay the penalty.

So, overall, it seems to me that Lord Krishna through his role in Mahabharata and his Gitopadesh simply points out that one has to be on Dharma's side come what may. But what beats me is this - is it OK to adopt incorrect means in order to ensure Dharma's victory? Isn't this a contradiction by itself?

Also, I am wondering whether the Pandavas and Draupadi could have actually 'relished' / 'savoured' their victory which involved the deaths of so many lives - from their side and from Duryodan's side and this includes death of close family and friends !! Was it all worth it? Is it possible for human mind to enjoy 'such' a victory? Isn't it kind of a sadistic pleasure?

Chithra...when you have time, could you explain this to us, if possible in a modern life context where we are faced with multiple and difficult choices at every step in life?

Thanks and love
Pavithra