Yes. Lord Krishna said that to Arjuna that you might fight because it's your "duty". The death blow Arjuna deals to one of his enemy is that that enemy's "karma". Arjuna is merely an instrument/tool of God/Lord Krishna. That enemy is already "dead" whether by Arjuna's hands or another's.
That's why Lord Krishna said to Arjuna "Whatever you do, do unto Me." You're not the "doer", the "Doer" is Creation/God/shaki/energy/consciousness that's flowing within your body powering it through power of will.
I wouldn't say "society" has assigned to you but more like what Life is has placed.
"Why were you were at that exact time and place?"
"Why did you encounter every single moment at that time and/or place?"
"Why have you met the people you have throughout your life?"
Cause-Effect (Karma)
Even non-action is action which has its effect. That's why Lord Krishna chastised Arjuna for not fighting(non-action) because his ego didn't want to fight.
Interestingly this also aligns with Advaita/non duality.
One of Advaita’s pointers is to observe one’s choices. Where do they originate? How come some do manifest and some don’t? Since I’ve started doing this I’ve had to give up the concept of free will as I have been unable to observe such a thing.
This is not to say that actions and destinies are predetermined. It’s neither; the free-will-or-predetermined view of the universe is a result of limitations in perception and ability to think/imagine. We can only see the universe as we are.
For the interested, here’s a brief introduction to the False Sense of Authorship :)
I really like some of the teachings in Bhagavat Gita. It is a treasure trove of wisdom to be cherished. I need to point though that a group of extremists justified Muslim massacres because karma (Gujarat 2002). I'm curious how does one fight and argue effectively against such interpretations that cause turmoil and conflict due to a abhorrent nihilistic view of the text which seems valid on its face value but undermines peace and tranquility and most certainly doesn't deal justice to the innocents in its cross-hairs.
The Gita does have some great teachings, as does the Bible, and as do the works of people alive today. I think the most important lesson is not to cling too tightly to any one set of scriptures. It seems a lot like programming languages to me.
That's why Lord Krishna said to Arjuna "Whatever you do, do unto Me." You're not the "doer", the "Doer" is Creation/God/shaki/energy/consciousness that's flowing within your body powering it through power of will.
I wouldn't say "society" has assigned to you but more like what Life is has placed.
"Why were you were at that exact time and place?"
"Why did you encounter every single moment at that time and/or place?"
"Why have you met the people you have throughout your life?"
Cause-Effect (Karma)
Even non-action is action which has its effect. That's why Lord Krishna chastised Arjuna for not fighting(non-action) because his ego didn't want to fight.