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Arjuna Quote by Padma Viswanathan

“Perhaps terror and peace became the same thing when life's mysteries were unveiled. In the Bhagavad Gita, when Krishna reveals his divine form at Arjuna's request, Arjuna is terrified at seeing what no mortal can stand to see. But the end to human doubt surely must also bring with it a definite…” quote by Padma Viswanathan
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““Perhaps terror and peace became the same thing when life's mysteries were unveiled. In the Bhagavad Gita, when Krishna reveals his divine form at Arjuna's request, Arjuna is terrified at seeing what no mortal can stand to see. But the end to human doubt surely must also bring with it a definite, final peace.””

Padma Viswanathan

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Source Essay: "The Bhagavad Gita and the Paradox of Terror and Peace" by Padma Viswanathan, 2020

Encountering divine revelation can be terrifying, yet it ultimately leads to profound peace.

In simple terms: Seeing the divine is scary but brings peace.

Key Takeaway

Embrace fear as a path to deeper peace.

Themes

spirituality fear peace

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • religious experience
  • personal crisis
  • meditation

Key Concepts

theology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does confronting fear change your perception?
  • What practices help transform terror into peace?
A Different Perspective

Fear may overwhelm without guidance.

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