Acharya Prashant explains that in the Bhagavad Gita, the recipient of the discourse, Arjun, is not very willing; in fact, he is quite resistant. At a couple of places, he almost accuses the teacher, Shri Krishna, of misguiding him. This is understandable because a lot is at stake for Arjun. He is being told to kill his brothers, friends, relatives, and teachers. The speaker notes that the common person can more easily identify with this. On one hand, there is wisdom and knowledge in the form of Shri Krishna, and on the other, there is attachment, fear, and a lot of social conditioning. The speaker finds it interesting to look at the arguments Arjun uses to resist Shri Krishna. In the first chapter itself, Arjun says that if he fights, there will be trouble related to caste. He also doesn't seem to think too highly of women, stating they will go astray and get corrupted if all the menfolk perish. Arjun also appears quite superstitious, worrying about rituals for the dead ancestors, such as those born from inter-caste unions not being able to partake in certain rituals that offer peace to the souls of the departed. Arjun is talking of caste, speaking condescendingly of women, and is superstitious. Acharya Prashant points out that Arjun represents the common man, not only of those times but of today as well. The common man is superstitious, worried about reputation, and caught in the knots of familial attachment. He values blood relations, has certain attitudes towards women and caste, and is deeply socially conditioned. The problems Arjun represents are the problems of this age as well. Therefore, the solution Shri Krishna offers in the form of the Gita is a solution for this age too. The speaker emphasizes that to understand the Gita, one must first see their own predicament in Arjun's. The Gita is a moving document of the compassion that Truth exhibits, but its message is often wasted because people do not see themselves as the one to whom the words are addressed. Unless you become Arjun, the words of Shri Krishna will not reach you.