Acharya Prashant explains that the conflict faced by Arjun in the Bhagavad Gita represents the universal struggle of mankind, rather than a historical event between two individuals. He clarifies that Shri Krishna and Arjun are both internal forces, with Shri Krishna representing the heart or the inner truth. Discussing Chapter 3, Verse 9, he notes that common translations often misinterpret the text as recommending action 'towards God.' Instead, the verse emphasizes the spirit of 'yajna,' which refers to action in dissolution. Yajna is the act of giving up what one possesses for a higher cause beyond personal gain or pleasure. It is an exercise in reducing the ego and dissolving the self-centered nature of action.