Arjuna Quote by Frederick Lenz
“Krishna suprises Arjuna. He says go fight, go kill. Do this because it's only play money. You can't kill your friends any more than they can kill you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets, 1995
Krishna tells Arjuna that fighting is a game; life’s conflicts are temporary and not truly harmful.
In simple terms: War is a game; killing is not real.
Key Takeaway
Treat conflicts as temporary lessons, not permanent damage.
Themes
war
play
illusion
ethics
Mood
thoughtful
serious
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- battlefield
- ethical dilemmas
- personal conflict
Key Concepts
karma
detachment
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance duty with compassion?
- What does “play money” mean in real life?
A Different Perspective
Seeing war as play can trivialize real suffering.
