Dṛṣṭi shows us the path.
Viveka helps us choose the right path.
Dhairya gives us the courage to face the obstacles on that path.
Dhṛti keeps us walking when the journey becomes long.
Pragalbhatā enables us to act with confidence and dignity.
Krishna instills all these qualities in Arjuna.
He gives him dṛṣṭi by revealing the larger purpose.
He awakens viveka by removing his confusion.
He inspires dhairya by urging him not to succumb to weakness:
क्लैब्यं मा स्म गमः पार्थ...
"Yield not to weakness, O Partha." (Bhagavad Gita 2.3)
He strengthens his dhṛti to persevere in his duty.
Finally, Arjuna acts with pragalbhatā, declaring:
नष्टो मोहः... करिष्ये वचनं तव।
"My delusion is destroyed... I shall act according to Your word." (Bhagavad Gita 18.73)
these five Sanskrit words together form a beautiful philosophy of life:
Dṛṣṭi – See clearly.
Viveka – Choose wisely.
Dhairya – Face life courageously.
Dhṛti – Persevere steadfastly.
Pragalbhatā – Act confidently.
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