Chapter 1 • Verse 39
कथं न ज्ञेयमस्माभिः पापादस्मान्निवर्तितुम्। कुलक्षयकृतं दोषं प्रपश्यद्भिर्जनार्दन॥
kathaṁ na jñeyam asmābhiḥ pāpād asmān nivartitum kula-kṣhaya-kṛitaṁ doṣhaṁ prapaśhyadbhir janārdana
Meaning
Why should we, who clearly see the sin in the destruction of the family, not turn away from this sin, O Janardana?
Arjuna uses 'wisdom' as an excuse for inaction. Seeing a problem is not the same as wisdom — true wisdom includes right action. Analysis paralysis is a luxury dharma cannot afford.
Strength Reflection
"I move from analysis to action, knowing that insight without action is incomplete wisdom."
Devotional Surrender
O Krishna, transform my understanding into committed action. Save me from endless deliberation.