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If you've a battle to fight, you need a Krishna to guide || Acharya Prashant (2020)
Scriptures and Saints
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Bhagavad Gita
Kurukshetra
Shri Krishna
Daily Life
Mahabharat
Warrior
Dilemma
Spiritual Struggle
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Acharya Prashant explains that the situation of the warrior on the battlefield of Kurukshetra was not an extraordinary event for him, but rather his daily reality. While it may seem extreme to a modern householder, for a member of the warrior class, fighting was a routine activity. The significance lies in the fact that the disciple experienced a profound dilemma within his normal, everyday life. The speaker emphasizes that the spiritual struggle and the poison are found in what appears ordinary and run-of-the-mill to others. He further explains that individuals should not wait for a literal battlefield to seek divine guidance. One's own home, workplace, and society constitute the modern Kurukshetra. The battle of the great war must be fought within these seemingly small, day-to-day events. Attempting to literally mimic the historical setting is foolish; instead, one must recognize the spiritual struggle inherent in daily life. It is in these normal circumstances that the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and the presence of Shri Krishna are truly required.