When faced with the hardest of all challenges in which he had to face his own family members during the Mahabharata war, Arjuna was taken over by panic and intense anxiety. Keeping his hands in a praying posture towards Lord Krishna, Arjuna said: “I am confused about my duty, and am besieged with anxiety and faintheartedness. I am Your disciple, and am surrendered to You. Please instruct me for certain what is best for me” (B.G. 2.7). As His replies to this sincere request, Lord Krishna gifted humanity one of the most profound of all religious scriptures, Bhagavad Gita. In this article, we will explore 3 powerful teachings of Lord Krishna in order to develop a yogic mindset and, as a result, overcome all kinds of stress and pressure.
