As the Guru began and his disciple young
Arjun prepared to absorb every bit of the sound, like a red hot piece of iron
vessel would suck drops of water, Ashwathama, Guru’s son also joined the
session. He pulled an asana and
quietly sat upon it on the ground. Dronacharya said:
‘Sons, to have a mastery over these supreme
celestial weapons, you ought to acquire complete control over your mind and
senses. This comes not easily- but only after sustained, hard practices and
penances. That means lots of hardship! Most give up midway, frustrated.’ Guru
looked at his twin young disciples, his experienced eyes deeply penetrating
their mind. Arjun understood and made a pronouncement of his resolve:
‘Revered Gurudev! No matter what pains,
troubles, practices this would need, I would undergo all of these. Either I
succeed, or I give up my life. Kindly enlighten’
Ashwathama nodded in assent, and looked to
his father with keen expectations.
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