The Yoga of Arjuna's Despair

Arjuna takes his first active step, calling Krishna 'Acyuta' (the infallible one) and requesting to position his chariot between both armies. His warrior instinct is alive, but notice his approach: he wants to 'observe' (nirīkṣe) those ready to fight. He's not charging blindly—he's pausing to see clearly before committing. This teaches us that true strength begins with conscious assessment. Before major decisions, position yourself where you can see the full picture.