Friends in these conditions of the worst phase of “ KAAL” or the difficult times we all are facing in consequence of the pandemic CORONA, I am reminded of what Lord Krishna says to Arjun when he was is filled with despair and dilemma over the magnitude of violence and deaths that the battle will cause on his elders and youngsters. Lord Krishna says that all the people suffering in these times are facing the consequences of their past Karmas which they have done in their previous lives. Arjun says “Hey Vasudev (Lord Krishna’s other name) “I wish to detract from the battlefield as I do not wish to see the pain and deaths of my near and dear ones”. Lord Krishna then gives answers to clear all his doubts. It is these answers and discourse that make up the Bhagvad Gita. I reproduce below some of these which may soothe our feelings and fears in these times of the pandemic: Arjun: What is Life?? Lord Krishn...