Confusing times are not rare moments in life anymore. They have become the default condition of modern living. People wake up unsure about careers, relationships, values, and even their own sense of purpose. Choices multiply, clarity shrinks, and the mind stays permanently overstimulated. In such moments, guidance that only motivates or comforts feels insufficient. What is needed is wisdom that stabilizes the mind and sharpens judgment.



This is precisely where the teachings of
Lord Krishna stand apart. Krishna does not speak as a preacher or philosopher detached from reality. He speaks in the middle of a battlefield, to a man overwhelmed by moral conflict, emotional pain, and fear of consequences. The Bhagavad Gita was spoken in confusion, not after it. That is why its lessons remain timeless.



1. Anchor yourself in action, not anxiety about results
Why Krishna never returned to Vrindavan?



One of the deepest sources of confusion is the mind’s obsession with outcomes. People do not merely think about what they must do. They mentally travel ahead to imagine success, failure, judgment, loss, and regret. This constant projection weakens the present moment.



Krishna’s instruction that one has authority over action but not over results is a psychological reset. It redirects mental energy from speculation to responsibility. The teaching does not deny ambition or effort. It removes the emotional dependency on results that paralyzes decision making.



When attention rests fully on action, the mind becomes calm and precise. Confusion reduces because the task at hand becomes clear. This lesson teaches that peace is not found by predicting outcomes but by doing one’s work with sincerity and focus.



2. Stop borrowing fear from the futureArjuna’s breakdown was not caused by the battle itself. It was caused by imagined consequences. He visualized grief, guilt, and moral collapse before the first arrow was released. Krishna addressed this tendency directly by bringing Arjuna back to his present responsibility.



Confusing times become overwhelming when people attempt to live the present while emotionally carrying the future. Decisions feel heavier because they are burdened with imagined disasters. Krishna teaches that duty exists only in the present moment. The future will demand its own response when it arrives.



By refusing to mentally suffer in advance, a person regains clarity. Fear loses its grip when it is not fed by imagination. This lesson encourages courage that is grounded, not reckless. It allows action without emotional exhaustion.



3. Separate your identity from changing circumstances
Intensity came from anxiety, not real connection.



Many people feel confused because they unconsciously tie their identity to roles, achievements, or relationships. When these shift or collapse, the sense of self collapses with them. Krishna directly addresses this existential confusion by explaining the nature of the self.



According to the Gita, the true self is not defined by profession, social role, success, or failure. It is the conscious presence that remains unchanged while life moves through phases. This understanding creates inner stability during external change.



When identity is anchored within rather than outside, confusion loses its power. Change no longer feels like annihilation. It becomes transition. This lesson is especially vital in times when careers change rapidly, relationships evolve, and certainty is rare.



4. Discipline the mind instead of obeying every impulseConfusion often arises from inner chaos rather than lack of options. Desires pull the mind in multiple directions. One part seeks comfort, another seeks validation, and another seeks escape. Krishna does not condemn desire. He warns against desire without discipline.



The Gita emphasizes balance. Extreme indulgence weakens clarity, while extreme denial breeds resentment. Discipline creates harmony within the mind. It allows desire to exist without becoming destructive.



In confusing times, impulsive decisions appear attractive because they promise quick relief. Krishna’s teaching insists on restraint guided by awareness. This discipline protects long term well being and prevents regret driven actions.



A disciplined mind does not eliminate emotion. It channels it wisely.



5. Surrender anxiety without surrendering effort



Surrender is one of the most misunderstood teachings in the Bhagavad Gita. Krishna never asks Arjuna to abandon action. He asks him to abandon ego driven anxiety. True surrender follows sincere effort. It does not replace it.



Confusion intensifies when individuals try to control everything, including forces beyond their influence. This creates inner resistance and exhaustion. Krishna teaches surrender to a higher order not as escape, but as alignment.



When effort is combined with surrender, the mind becomes lighter. Decisions are taken with clarity, and outcomes are accepted without emotional collapse. This surrender builds resilience. It allows one to move