WARRIORS OF WISDOM

Warriors of Wisdom is a contemporary retelling of the Bhagavad Gita which is a dialogue between prince Arjuna and his charioteer guide Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, at the start of the Kurukshetra War. Arjuna despairs thinking about the violence and death the war will cause in the battle against his kin and wonders if he should renounce the war. Arjuna seeks the counsel of Krishna, whose answers and discourse constitute the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna counsels Arjuna to "fulfil his Kshatriya (warrior) duty" and uphold his dharma. The Krishna-Arjuna dialogue covers a broad range of spiritual topics, touching upon moral and ethical dilemmas, and philosophical issues that go far beyond the war that Arjuna faces. The setting of the text in a battlefield has been interpreted as an allegory for the struggles of human life. In the rugged terrains of Afghanistan, a unique battle brews-one not just of bullets and strategies but of beliefs and soul-stirring revelations. Captain Arjuna, a skilled combatant with the coalition forces, faces an inner turmoil as he prepares to engage with insurgents in a remote village. The stakes are personal, leading the insurgents is his very own mentor, a man who once taught him the profound verses of the Bhagavad-Gita. Amid the chaos, Arjuna grapples with haunting questions of duty, righteousness, and morality. When the divine intervenes, taking the form of an unexpected messenger, Arjuna is reminded of Lord Krishna's timeless teachings in the Bhagavad-Gita, leading him to question the very nature of warfare and his role within it. The narrative unfolds as Arjuna chooses the path of love and renunciation, risking everything for a chance at peace. The village becomes the crucible for a spiritual revolution, as the villagers-initially pawns in the conflict-rediscover the power of the Gita's teachings. They stand resilient against the hardcore insurgents, leading to an unprecedented ceasefire. The world watches in awe as Major Arjuna, now a beacon of transformation, champions a new form of victory: the liberation of minds and souls. The village, echoing with verses of wisdom, becomes a symbol of hope, showcasing that true valor is not in conquest but in enlightenment. "Warriors of Wisdom" is not just a tale of war but a saga of rediscovery, reflection, and spiritual resurrection, proving that even in the harshest battles, the light of wisdom can shine the brightest.