
Chapter 2 · Sankhya Yoga
How Others See You · A Practical Concern
Meaning
"The great warriors who once held you in high esteem will think you withdrew from battle out of fear, and you will fall in their regard."
Explanation
Krishna points out the practical social consequence of withdrawal — the loss of respect among peers.
Today's Life Lesson
Consider how avoiding a hard choice today might be misread by the people whose respect matters to you.