A highly significant episode in the Mahabharata is Arjuna's despondency and the subsequent teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, which play a central role. This episode unfolds on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, where the great war between the Kauravas and the Pandavas is about to begin. On this battlefield, when Arjuna sees his relatives, teachers, and friends standing against him in battle, he experiences deep anguish and inner conflict. He starts pondering the meaning of this war, where he must kill his own kin. This is the same Arjuna who is a great archer and warrior, but on the battlefield, he becomes overwhelmed with despondency. His mind gets entangled between duty and dharma (righteousness). The root cause of Arjuna's despondency is his human side. He is unable to understand whether it is righteous or unrighteous to fight against his own relatives. He wonders if victory in this war would bring him any peace since he would lose his own family members. Arjuna's situation reveals that he is not just a warrior, but also a sensitive person who is trying to balance between dharma and adharma (unrighteousness), duty and relationships. This mental state of Arjuna sets the stage for the teachings of the Gita. To dispel Arjuna's despondency, Lord Krishna imparts the teachings of the Gita. The teachings of the Gita not only help resolve Arjuna's inner conflict but also inspire him towards the path of karma yoga (the yoga of selfless action). Krishna explains to him that the body is perishable, but the soul is indestructible. The soul cannot be killed, nor can it be burned. Through this teaching, Krishna makes Arjuna understand that he should perform his duty without worrying about the results. Krishna explains the importance of karma yoga, stating that a person's right is only to perform their duties, not to worry about the results. One should carry out their duty with a detached mindset. Furthermore, he also tells Arjuna that this war is for the protection of dharma and the annihilation of adharma. In such a righteous war, Arjuna should not harbor any doubts. He should fight, adhering to his own dharma, because it is his duty. The teachings of the Gita not only dispel Arjuna's despondency but also acquaint him with the true meaning and purpose of life. This teaching remains relevant even in contemporary life when a person faces various problems and dilemmas. The message of the Gita teaches us to keep performing our duties without worrying about the results. Thus, Arjuna's despondency and the teachings of the Gita are not confined to the episode in the Mahabharata but symbolize profound philosophy and guidance for human life. Through Arjuna, Lord Krishna presented the ideal of karma yoga and dharma to all of humanity, which serves as a guide in every situation in life.