Acharya Prashant explains that the setting of the Bhagavad Gita is a battlefield, which serves as a profound symbol for the human mind and the world itself. He describes the predicament of Arjun, who is paralyzed by conflict, attachment, and confusion when faced with fighting his own relatives and teachers. This state of being torn between contradictory forces, past prejudices, and various identities is what defines an 'Arjun'. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that the Bhagavad Gita is not a dialogue between strangers but a practical guide for anyone experiencing mental strife and indecision. He asserts that yoga is the antidote to this suffering, specifically designed for those in a state of mental fragmentation. He clarifies that yoga is neither a treatment for physical ailments nor a pursuit of otherworldly spiritual fancies like enlightenment or divine sparkles. Instead, yoga is a practical solution for real-life problems, such as how to act in difficult situations and how to manage relationships. He defines yoga as the 'coming together' of a divided mind, moving from a state of 'viyog'—where one is a slave to changing situations and identities—to a state of being 'yoga arudha', or firmly seated in a center that is independent of time and space. Ultimately, yoga is about returning to a state of primal purity and innocence, allowing an individual to live as a real person grounded in reality rather than imagination.