Being an instrument for Krishna...

Verse 1.14.42 (Deepthi Mataji):

* Vedic system's caste principles are being explained here.
* In Kali yuga, of course, all people belong to the sudra class.
* SP is also commenting on how women should be respected.
* SP also gave us the 4 regulative principles that will help us elevate ourselves to the Vaisnava platform.
* Arjuna being defeated by Bhismadeva was understandable, cause he was superior than Arjuna in many ways. But how to understand that finally Bhismadeva was defeated by Arjuna?
- He wanted to be an instrument in Krishna's hands, that however strong one may be, if there are not in the Lord's side, they are sure to be defeated.
- We can understand the mood of devotees by reading the purports of the acharyas.
- so here Bhismadeva was not on the side of Krishna, but still he was on the side of Krishna, cause he was acting in accordance with the will of Krishna!