Will Power

One should raise the self by the self; one should not let the self fall. The self alone is the self's friend; the self alone is the self's enemy.

Do not yield to unmanliness, O Partha — it does not become you. Cast off this petty faintheartedness and rise, O scorcher of foes.

The self is a friend to that person by whom the self has been conquered through the self. For one who has not conquered the self, the self behaves as an enemy.

Know that as yoga — the severing of union with sorrow. That yoga must be practiced with determination and with a mind that does not despair.

May God and Eternal Wisdom grant us the ability to remain as steadfast and unchanged as God Himself. Amen.

You will need to struggle for a long time with patience and perseverance to achieve this. For a seeker with unwavering determination and unshakeable resolve, nothing is impossible.

When one realizes the bodiless self within bodies, the established self amidst uncertainty, and the great, all-pervading self, the wise and steadfast soul no longer grieves.

Love me with all your heart, for I am omnipresent and friendly to all. Worship me with a steadfast vow.

Therefore, I am firmly resolved in thought, word, and deed. If they are mere mortal princes, I will conquer them in battle and take the bride.

The mind works with the five senses of knowledge and the five senses of action, making eleven in total. The twelfth aspect is Understanding, which resolves doubts and aids comprehension when questions arise.

When we resolve to cast off sorrow, it marks the beginning of happiness. Anything that brings us joy leads to pleasure, and this pleasure can give rise to pride, which in turn produces sorrow.

Stand firm in your resolve to fight and defeat your enemies, O leader of the celestial beings!

I steadfastly attach myself to those who are devoted to their duties, who never fall away from patience, and who take pleasure in walking the path that leads to heaven.

With determination to give up your lives, conquer your enemies. Do not fall into a state of ignominy and hell.

Shake off this sorrow through repentance and engage in action with a strong will.

Be steadfast in humility, self-control, truth, and righteousness.

Krishna, with great energy, knowing Partha's resolve, said while seated, 'Do not let grief consume you, Partha. Time is unstoppable and forces all creatures into its inevitable course.'

I desire to win and defeat the Pandavas through your blessings, you who are steadfast in truth.

No matter how strong one's weapons, courage, spiritual merit, intelligence, resolve, or generosity, none of these can save a person from death.

With diligent effort, hard work, and skill, combined with a firm resolve and constant will, we will eventually achieve our goals. That's why I speak to you boldly, my friends.