The Yoga of Knowledge

Krishna delivers the final psychological blow: enemies will speak 'avācya-vādān bahūn' (many unspeakable words)—insults so harsh they shouldn't be uttered but will be. They'll mock your 'sāmarthyam' (ability), questioning not your moral choice but your competence. For a warrior whose identity equals martial prowess, this hits the core. Krishna asks: what could be more painful? The teaching: distinguish mockery from 'ahitāḥ' (ill-wishers who don't know you) from critique by people you respect. Enemy mockery might mean you're on the right path. Mentor mockery means reconsider.