Bhagavad Gita 3.2
व्यामिश्रेणेव वाक्येन बुद्धिं मोहयसीव मे। तदेकं वद निश्िचत्य येन श्रेयोऽहमाप्नुयाम्॥
vyāmiśreṇeva vākyena buddhiṃ mohayasīva me tadekaṃ vada niśicatya yena śreyo'hamāpnuyām
Meaning
Your language confuses me and confounds my reason. Therefore, please tell me the only way by which I can, without doubt, secure my spiritual welfare.
Understanding this verse
Simple meaning
Arjuna feels overwhelmed because Krishna's advice seems contradictory, making his mind confused. He asks for one clear, definitive path to follow so he can find peace and well-being without doubt or hesitation.
In real life
A college student hears conflicting advice from career counselors about choosing between a stable corporate job and a risky creative startup, feeling stuck until they clarify their priorities.
A new manager is torn between enforcing strict rules and being lenient with their team, leading to confusion until they seek a single, consistent leadership principle.
Try this today: Identify one area in your life where mixed advice is causing confusion, and write down the core goal you want to achieve to help simplify your decision.
Explanation written with AI assistance.
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English translation by Shri Purohit Swami (1935), public domain. Sanskrit text in the public domain. About Duvidha