Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2 - Samkhya Yoga - Sloka 32

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Swerve not from your Duty - 31-37

1 Gita Sloka every day - Chapter 2 - Samkhya Yoga - Sloka 32

 Banke Bihari of Brindavan

Yadrchaya cha upapannam swargadvaram apa avrtam I

Sukhinah kshatriya partha labhante yuddham idrasham II sloka 32

यद्र्च्चया च उपपन्नं स्वर्ग द्वारं  अप आवृतं   ।

सुखिनः क्षत्रियाः पार्थ लभन्ते युद्धं इद्रशं ।। श्लोक ३२ 

At one time or another the tide of fortune rises for everyone. All that a man ought to do is to discharge his duty as best as he can. It is like taking the boat up the river, overcoming the downward flow of water. While steadfastly and devotedly doing his duty, a favourable time comes to bless the man with all prosperity. It is like the ebb of the tide.  Then the water rushes up against the river, providing facilities to row the boat easily. The wind also begins to blow favourably then. By unfurling the sail the passage is quickened.  A little effort at the appropriate time leads to great results. That is called the oportune moment. Arjuna is face to face with it now. The trials and tribulations of the exile in the forest are over. He has but to execute his duty now as a matter of course. The attainments of the earth and heaven, of victory and fame, and of enjoyment and blessedness are waiting to attend on him. Diffidence and despondency are therefore out of place at this juncture. 

The tide of fortune and the opportune time come to one and all, consistent with the law of growth and evolution. Blessed are they who utilise these advantages to get fixed in sreyas.

What are the adverse consequences of not utilising these advantages that come but rarely ever in a life time? The answer comes in the next sloka.