Acharya Prashant clarifies that Shri Krishna never guaranteed victory to Arjun in the Bhagavad Gita; instead, he urged Arjun to fight because it was his righteous duty, regardless of the outcome. The significance of the Gita does not depend on Arjun's worldly victory or defeat. While the physical battle's outcome involves elements of chance and coincidence, Arjun achieved an immediate spiritual victory the moment he surrendered to Shri Krishna and chose the path of righteousness. True victory is internal and belongs to the realm of Dharma, whereas external success in the world is unpredictable and often influenced by factors beyond one's control. The speaker notes that common people often value the Gita only because the Pandavas won, driven by a desire for worldly success and power. If Arjun had lost, many would have dismissed the teachings as impractical or harmful. This transactional approach prevents people from gaining true spiritual benefit. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that spiritual texts are not meant to reinforce one's ego or worldly ambitions. He also explains that Arjun's ability to question and listen to Shri Krishna shows he was less deluded by illusion than the average person. Finally, he asserts that one's choices and actions reflect their true nature; Arjun had Shri Krishna as his charioteer because of who he was, as a person's life choices are a direct manifestation of their internal state.
