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“Klebyam ma sma gamah Partha naitat tvayy upapadyate; Kshudram hridaya-daurbalyam tyaktvottistha parantapa.”
The term Klebyam translates to weakness or impotence. Krishna rebukes Arjuna for his hesitation, a quality unfit for a Kshatriya. Arjuna, who should be committed to his duty with courage, is exhibiting traits that Krishna sees as unbecoming and calls “eunuch-like.” Arjuna seems caught up between victory and defeat, unable to proceed decisively.
When warriors like Bhishma and Drona arrive, Arjuna wavers, revealing a mentality that Krishna perceives as an attempt to avoid conflict. Krishna identifies this as “cowardice” and commands Arjuna to cast it off. Notably, instead of addressing Arjuna as “son of Pandu,” Krishna refers to him as “Partha”—the son of Pritha, or Kunti. This name reminds Arjuna of his mother Kunti’s bravery, urging him to emulate her strength and resolve.
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