Gita 18.72

Sadhak: "After such profound teaching, why does Krishna need to ask? Doesn't He know?"

Guru: "Krishna knows, but Arjuna needs to know that he knows. The question isn't for Krishna's information—it's for Arjuna's crystallization. Being asked 'has your delusion gone?' forces Arjuna to check within, to assess the actual state rather than assume transformation. Also, this models the teacher-student relationship: the teacher asks, giving the student opportunity to articulate their state."

Sadhak: "'Ekaghrena cetasa'—one-pointed mind. Is this really possible on a battlefield?"

Guru: "The battlefield IS life—full of pressures, conflicts, urgencies. If spiritual receptivity were only possible in perfect conditions, it would be useless for actual living. Krishna's question acknowledges: 'I know the circumstances are difficult. But did you manage to focus despite them?' The capacity to concentrate amidst chaos is itself a yogic attainment that Arjuna has cultivated."

Sadhak: "Why two names—Partha and Dhananjaya?"

Guru: "'Partha' (son of Pritha/Kunti) emphasizes the personal relationship—you, my dear friend, mother's beloved son. 'Dhananjaya' (winner of wealth) reminds Arjuna of his capacity for achievement, his warrior excellence. The first name evokes intimacy and care; the second evokes capability and confidence. Krishna uses both: I care for you AND I believe in your capacity."

Sadhak: "What if someone hears the whole Gita but the delusion doesn't go?"

Guru: "Then they haven't truly 'heard' in the sense Krishna means. Physical ears received sound, but the being didn't absorb the teaching. This can happen through distraction, resistance, or lack of readiness. The Gita can be read many times before it's truly heard. Each reading prepares; eventually, hearing happens—the teaching penetrates and transformation begins."