I am Arjuna
Arjuna was one of the five Pandava brothers, while Duryodhana was the eldest of the hundred Kaurava brothers. Symbolically, the Kauravas represent the many negative tendencies within me, while the Pandavas represent the few divine qualities I strive to nurture. In that sense, I am living my own Mahabharata every day, with my mind as my Kurukshetra—the battlefield where the constant struggle between these forces takes place. The negative tendencies may appear greater in number and stronger in force, while the divine tendencies may seem few. And so, in every living moment, I am Arjuna. But then, where is my sakha , Krishna , to guide me as he guided Arjuna? My Krishna is not somewhere outside of me. Krishna resides within me— as the inner voice of wisdom, clarity, courage, and dharma. How do I invoke that Krishna within? I seek Him with sincerity and awaken Him through purity of intention. When my intention is pure and my heart is open, Krishna stands beside me, just as He stood...

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