Acharya Prashant explains that the struggle between righteousness and unrighteousness is a historical constant, citing the classical duel between Shri Ram and Ravan. Ravan possessed immense resources and power, and while initial attempts were made to reform him through enlightenment, they ultimately failed, leading to necessary strife. He emphasizes that when peaceful reform fails, a righteous struggle or 'Dharmayuddha' becomes inevitable. This is why the Bhagavad Gita, a central scripture, is set on a battlefield where the Pandavas were resource-poor compared to their adversaries. He notes that figures like Vidura, Bhishma, and Shri Krishna all attempted to bring Duryodhana to reason before the conflict began. In the modern context, Acharya Prashant suggests that resources should ideally belong to those with the consciousness to utilize them properly. He proposes a simple equation where the extent of resources at one's disposal is proportional to the depth of their consciousness. A society where individuals with low consciousness command power and wealth is bound to decline, which he identifies as 'adharma' in a social sense. Shri Krishna's intervention in Hastinapur was not merely a family feud but an effort to prevent vast resources from falling into undeserving hands, which would negatively impact the entire population. He concludes that because Maya is continuously at work, ensuring that undeserving or evil minds accumulate influence, one must return to the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and not shy away from a necessary battle for righteousness.
