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Why does Krishna say that the Kauravs are already dead? || Acharya Prashant, on Bhagavad Gita (2020)
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Bhagavad Gita
Karma
Free Will
Truth
Choice
Liberation
Death
Justice
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Acharya Prashant explains that Arjuna's fear upon seeing the divine form of Shri Krishna is a natural reaction to a sudden and violent shock. Having known Shri Krishna as a close friend for decades, the revelation of a terrifying and unnerving form was a rude jolt rather than a cause for gratitude. Arjuna's request to see the pleasant four-armed form again reflects his disturbance at witnessing such a ferocious manifestation. Regarding the statement that the warriors are already slain, Acharya Prashant clarifies that this does not imply preordination or a prediction of the future. Instead, it is a reiteration of the principle of action. The Kaurava warriors chose to oppose Shri Krishna, who represents the Truth. By choosing to stand against the Truth, they effectively chose death for themselves at the moment of their decision. Arjuna is merely an instrument to deliver the consequences of the choices they have already made. The speaker emphasizes that human beings possess an inalienable freedom of choice that even the divine does not override. Shri Krishna acts as a guide and teacher, waiting for Arjuna's free will to align with the Truth rather than forcing a decision. Nothing in life is preordained except the ultimate destiny of liberation. Every moment offers the liberty to make a fresh choice, and individuals must bear the results of their actions. All decisions ultimately boil down to choosing either the Truth or something else.