Lets begin with teaching 3, Lord Krishna, a very wise man, which can flawlessly manipulate someone takes action and gets into Arjuna's head. To make it easier to understand Krishna is brainwashing Arjuna. He is leading hi to believe that he must take action when it is needed, and using this as an excuse to justify murder, and killing. Here we see an excellent example of manipulation, we can sense (and I kinda feel bad for Arjuna) that Lord Krishna is freely manipulating Arjuna and let's face it, there's not much he can do to avoid it.This reminded me of one time I had to manipulate my little cousin Alejandra, because I had stolen the key to her diary (which my aunt had strongly said not to do) and had read all her secrets. She was so mad at me that she was calling her mom to tell her about the incident. I then said: "fine Alejandra, tell your mom whatever you want. "but, don't count on me when you want to play video games or soccer". To make a long story short I had to manipulate her so My aunt wouldn't find out I stole her diary key. It worked!!!
Lets procceed to teaching 4. Although it had alot of text, teaching 4 was had a very simple and easy to grasp idea. It said that if you had knowledge, you would be able to cross all evil. In simpler words, be smart and you won't get messed around with. That is why we Lord Krishna is so powerful, because he has knowledge and he cannot be surpassed by evil: "One should understand action, understand wrong action, and understand inaction too; the way of action is obscure". (pg.53)
Finally, Teaching 5!!! This teachin is the most "zen" and the most "peaceful" and the most "tranquil" which I found very relaxing and enjoyable. Throughout this Teaching Krishna keeps saying that one must find "equilibrium" and that one must be in peace with oneself, and personally I think it's a load of bull!!! Although I do agree with him in the sense that a man who is at peace with himself, and who is able to control his senses and emotions is "free". I don't agree when he says: "A man should not rejoice in what he loves, nor recoil from what disgusts him". (pg.62). I think a man should rejoice in what he loves, and if the time is such, he should recoil from what disgusts him. Which is something I do alot, because as I am in touch with my emotions I am a "free" man, and I shall live a fulfilling life.
In conclusion, I didn't really agree with all the post but still I believe that the have a strong message I should take with me.
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