Why did Krishna declare the glory of the Gita after advising Arjuna?
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"Share the wisdom of the Gita only with those who are ready to receive it, for true understanding requires both devotion and courage."
According to Osho, Krishna praises the Gita right then because he senses Arjuna is on the brink of Krishna-like clarity and will soon speak to others. Krishna prepares him for transmission: instructing discernment—share only with the willing, devoted, and disciplined—and inspiring courage by extolling its blessings. This averts two calamities: spreading it to the unprepared or withholding it out of fear.
Krishna saw Arjuna was almost ready to teach, so he told him how and whom to tell—and praised the Gita—to stop him from talking to the wrong people or staying silent.
Why this matters practically
- Use discernment when sharing deep insights; speak to the receptive, respectful, and sincere.
- Balance zeal with responsibility—avoid both preaching indiscriminately and fearful silence.
- Trust wise guidance: a mentor may sense your readiness before you do and help you serve well.
- Balance zeal with responsibility—avoid both preaching indiscriminately and fearful silence.
- Trust wise guidance: a mentor may sense your readiness before you do and help you serve well.
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