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Steve and Krys Crimi's avatar

Yes, Arjuna indeed!!! It seems the Bhagavad Gita was written for just these times. In the Bhagavad Gita (Chap One, sloka 28-32) , after confiding in Krsna his fears, Arjuna says, "My limbs become weak, my mouth dries up. By body trembles, and my hair stands on end. Gandiva (the bow) slips from my hands. My skin is also burning. I can scarcely remain standing; my mind is reeling. And I see bad omens, O Krsna. And I forsee no good that could come from having slain my own kin in war. I do not crave victory for myself, Krsna, nor kingdom, nor pleasures. Of what use is kingdom to us, O Krsna? Of what use pleasure, or even life? A few words of wisdom from Krsna to Arjuna in reply...(Chap two, slokas 32- 37) "Happy is the ksatriya (warrior) , Son of Prtha, who meets with such a fight which, falling to his lot by chance, throws open the door of heaven. But if you will not engage in this righteous battle, then having forsaken your own particular dharma as well as glory, you will incur sin. Besides, men will recount your unalterable dishonor; and for one who has been held in honor, dishonor is worse than death. Great warriors will think you withdrew from battle out of fear, and you, having been highly thought of by them, will be made light of. Your enemies will speak many unseemly words, scorning your courage. What could be more painful than that? Either, slain you will gain heaven, or victorious, you will enjoy the earth. Therefore, stand up, Son of Kunti, resolved to fight." (Antonio de Nicolas translation.)

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Bendt Obermann's avatar

WTF!?!? Is the Cuban Rubio an AAAngel or a Satanic minion or just a big-eared shyster-punk?!? It's so confuzzzing!

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