Krishna teaches a hierarchy of control, where intellect surpasses mind and senses, and self transcends intellect. This structure guides Arjuna to prioritize spiritual wisdom over physical and mental impulses.

Krishna advises Arjuna to recognize the self as superior to desires, urging him to conquer lust and anger. By mastering these formidable enemies, Arjuna can achieve liberation, symbolizing the ultimate victory of spirit over passion.

Krishna laments the loss of this ancient wisdom due to the erosion of values over time, hinting at the need for spiritual renewal. This loss is reflective of cycles where materialism overshadows spiritual knowledge, setting the stage for Arjuna to reclaim this wisdom and reestablish dharma in the present era.

Krishna reveals why he has chosen Arjuna as the recipient of this sacred knowledge, highlighting both devotion and friendship. This underscores the personal bond and trust necessary for transmitting spiritual insights, illustrating that wisdom is shared with those who are both committed and capable of understanding it.

Arjuna, confused by Krishna’s claim of instructing ancient sages, questions how Krishna could exist before them. This inquiry opens the door to exploring Krishna’s divine, timeless nature and foreshadows the revelation of his transcendental form, which transcends ordinary human birth and death cycles.