Acharya Prashant explains that Shri Krishna's advice to not disturb the ignorant refers to those deeply immersed in ego and false self-confidence. Engaging in debate with such individuals is futile because they are not ready to listen. Shri Krishna emphasizes that the Bhagavad Gita is a practical guide for the battlefield, not just a theoretical text. He suggests that those who are completely deluded by Maya should first be allowed to face the consequences of their own actions and experience failure. Only when their self-confidence is shaken and they become open to questioning their situation should one attempt to guide them. This is why the teachings were given to Shri Arjun, who felt doubt, rather than Duryodhan, who was firm in his ignorance. Furthermore, Acharya Prashant highlights that sharing sacred knowledge like the Gita with the undeserving can be dangerous. If a person with corrupt intentions acquires such profound wisdom, they will use it to defend their ego and dominate others rather than for self-liberation. For such a person, the Gita—the ultimate weapon against the ego—becomes ineffective. Shri Krishna urges Shri Arjun to perform his duty for the sake of Truth and Righteousness rather than personal gain. He clarifies that the battle of Kurukshetra is not a personal feud between cousins but a struggle between Righteousness and Unrighteousness. True Righteousness is defined as the pursuit of liberation from everything that binds the self, both internally and externally.
