The Things We Battle Through

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In The Bhagavad Gita by Jack Hawley, the book reveals one noticeable theme that carries out through the story and meaning to our daily life. The theme of the book would be considered the practice that we learn in the past can help us through the harsh time in the future. 

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Arjuna and Krishna
In the beginning of the book, Arjuna is observing the two armies in the battlefield and suddenly stops and tell Krishna(god/deity) "my arms and legs feel heavy" which reveals that Arjuna is questioning his decision on fighting his friends, family, teachers etc. (Hawley 7). Then through the next few chapter, Arjuna and Krishna go back to the basics of yoga principle teaching to help resolve Arjuna's most desire questioning of his dharma.
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Krishna
Krishna emphasizes that "one's personal duty in life (one's sva-dharma) should be viewed as one's responsibility to his or her highest Self, the Atma" (Hawley 17). "Krishna points out to Arjuna that his Dharma is to be a warrior whether he likes it or not. He cannot escape his Dharma and he must fulfill it. Arjuna is a warrior for what is right and just" (Gary Mark).

Inconclusion, Arjuna needed his Hindu teaching and with the help of Krishna yoga philosophy help convince himself what he must face in the battle and decide the path of "good or evil" for his duty to fight for his kingdom.
Work Cited:
https://www.dharmayogacenter.com/blog/the-four-core-concepts-from-the-bhagavad-gita/
https://www.flipkart.com/ananyadesigns-lord-krishna-geeta-updesh-wall-poster-paper-print/p/itmes5fgjw6hhd3m
https://www.dailypioneer.com/2014/sunday-edition/what-bhagavad-gita-teaches-us.html
Hawley, Jack. The Bhagavad Gita. October 1, 1999

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