The Yoga of Knowledge

Arjuna's paralysis peaks: he admits 'na vidmaḥ'—we don't know what's better, victory or defeat. He's trapped in a false either/or: killing his cousins makes life unbearable, yet losing to them is unthinkable. Both paths feel impossible. This honest admission—'I don't know'—is crucial. When you're stuck between two equally awful options, that's not a choice problem; it's a signal your framework is too small. Krishna won't pick between these bad options—he'll reveal a higher perspective that dissolves the dichotomy entirely.