In order to persuade Arjuna to fight the war in Kurukshetra, Bhagavan covered every possible argument that Arjuna could possibly raise. He viewed it from various standpoints – absolute, relative, spiritual, dharma, dharma as law of nature, dharma as law of being, dharma as righteousness or values. His view was that in whatever way Arjuna thought about it – duties, inner constitution, inner aptitude – they all point to the fact that this is righteous war and he should not waver in his duty. He said, “The war has come to you of its own accord. You will not be accused of war mongering. But if you choose not to fight that will be adharma.”

To strengthen His case Bhagavan puts forwards one more argument. He says, ‘O Partha, this battle, which has come to you without your effort or wanting, is actually a gateway to heaven. Only the very fortunate get such chances. There are many, who are now looking to you for protection and defence. If you do not fight this war, which is not opposed to Dharma, you will be abandoning your duties and ill fame will accrue; you will definitely incur sin. Is this clear Arjuna?’

Arjuna was too overwhelmed by his own thoughts. He did not say ‘yes’ immediately. He was still not totally convinced of Bhagavan’s standpoint. So Bhagavan having presented the absolute standpoint and relative standpoint of dharma, now comes to the worldly standpoint. To arrive at the right conclusion, He advises him to look at his action from all standpoints.

The Gita is the best commentary on itself. A point could indicated at one place but its elaboration found elsewhere. To find the links, we have to go back and forth. To find answers to questions in your life, don’t ask here and there. Bhagavan has supplied the solutions. Analyse and learn the art of right thinking. Even a simple question needs analysis. Fix your vision, fix your identity. Then apply it all levels. You will not have any problem in arriving at the right solution.