Krishna urges Arjuna to sever doubt with the sword of wisdom, preparing him for action. This final directive concludes Krishna’s counsel on knowledge and duty, empowering Arjuna to confront his inner conflicts, reaffirming that decisive wisdom is key to fulfilling his dharma fearlessly.

Arjuna’s query about renunciation versus karma hints at his confusion over conflicting paths. He is drawn to selfless action yet unsure about complete renunciation, a theme Krishna will clarify, emphasizing the compatibility of duty and spirituality.

The idea of true renunciation is introduced—detachment from desires and aversions. Krishna advises Arjuna that liberation comes not from ceasing action but from conquering inner conflicts, a preparation for the deeper discourse on conquering the self.

Here, Krishna dispels the misconception that renunciation (Sankhya) and action (Yoga) are separate. The wise understand these paths as interwoven, highlighting a Gita principle: intellectual understanding (jnana) is enhanced by active engagement in life’s duties.

Krishna emphasizes unity in diverse paths by showing that both Sankhya and Yoga achieve the same end. This blurs distinctions between intellectual pursuit and active practice, guiding Arjuna toward a more integrated vision of spiritual growth.