Passage 2

In English

Ignorance of is responsible for his anguish

When heard these words, He was very angry and rebuked : "This weakmindedness is unbecoming in a renowned warrior like you, 'esteemed as an unrivalled hero. You seem to be suffering from timidity. The battle is about to be joined. Preparations for the war have been on for the past three months. If you had shown this hesitation in the beginning itself I would never have taken on this task. But, after securing the help of our allies and kinsmen and assembling them and their forces, if you withdraw from the fray, you are false to the (right action) of a true . You are appearing as a faint-hearted poltroon. Coming generations will jeer at your cowardice. You are known by the name . Remember the meaning of this name." means sacredness and purity. Ignorance of himself was the only reason for the anguish which overcame him. Being fully aware of the nature of this particular disease, prepared Himself to treat it. could have straightaway taught "," " " and " ," to . He did not do so. In fact, started speaking only in the second chapter. The first chapter of the is devoted to the narration of the grief and anguish of . allowed him to have his say. began his teaching: from the 11th verse of the second chapter. Until then, listened with extreme patience to. everything said. Then He asked , "Have you said all you had to say?" was silent. told him, "The malady of weak-mindedness is afflicting you. I know how to cure it. I'll do it. Your ignorance is responsible for this attachment and infatuation." Then He instructed in "" (the path of ).