Contradictory meanings

Dear All,

When I read the explanation of 'sarvarambha parityagi' and 'udaseena,' (compiled from an unknown origin) in our blog, followed by the conclusion that-" This picture of a contemplative can hardly be made to correspond to what is required of a warrior on the battlefield," I was perplexed.

When the geeta was taught to Arjuna in a battle field, then surely Krishna would not have said something which was not meant for a warrior. So there is another interpretation which is meant to propel a man to act with contemplation.

Sw Chinmayanandaji's explanation goes like thiis- Sarvarambha parityagi is to give up the arrogant and ignorant feeling that we are the initiators of any action. We are but a part of a thread of a series of connected actions whether we are aware or unaware of it. So to act, giving up the identity of 'I' to the action is sarvarambha parityagi. Swamiji says that 'Udaseena' is being unconcerned about the result of our action.

Love and Peace
Nachi