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Chapter 6 • Verse 39
The Yoga of Meditation
MEANING & CONTEXT
Arjuna humbly requests Krishna to remove his doubt. 'Etan me saṁśayaṁ kṛṣṇa chettum arhasy aśeṣataḥ'—O Krishna (kṛṣṇa), you should (arhasi) completely (aśeṣataḥ) remove (chettum) this (etat) doubt (saṁśayam) of mine (me). This means: Arjuna is asking Krishna to resolve his doubt—to provide clarity about the fate of those who fail. He's not demanding—he's requesting, humbly asking for help. 'Tvad anyaḥ saṁśayasyāsya chettā na hy upapadyate'—no one (anyaḥ) other than you (tvad) can be found (upapadyate) as the remover (chettā) of this (asya) doubt (saṁśayasya). This means: Arjuna recognizes that only Krishna can answer this question—no one else has the wisdom, the authority, the understanding to remove this doubt. This is both humility and recognition—Arjuna knows he needs help, and he knows only Krishna can provide it. This request shows trust and faith—Arjuna trusts that Krishna will provide the answer.
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Key Takeaway
Arjuna's request is humble and trusting: please remove this doubt completely. He recognizes that only Krishna can answer this question—no one else has the wisdom, the authority, the understanding. This is both humility and recognition—knowing you need help, and knowing who can provide it. This request shows trust and faith—trusting that the answer will come, faith that the doubt will be resolved. When you have a genuine doubt, a real question, it's important to ask humbly and trust that the answer will come. Don't try to resolve it alone if you don't have the wisdom—seek guidance from those who do. This humility is the foundation of learning.
Personal Reflection
Do you have doubts that need resolution? Do you ask humbly for help, or do you try to resolve everything alone? Do you trust that answers will come when you seek them?
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