Krishna wanted to test the faith of Arjuna before the Mahabharata war. One day, while going to the forest, Krishna pointed towards a bird perched on a tree and asked, “Arjuna, on that tree, what bird is that? Is it a peacock?” “Yes, Krishna, it is a peacock”, said Arjuna. “No, no! It is a crow,” said Krishna. Then Arjuna said, “Yes Swami, it is a crow”. Krishna then said, “Oh mad man, you say ‘yes, yes’ to whatever I say. Don’t you have discrimination?” “Swami, what’s the use of my discrimination in front of You? If I say, it is not a peacock, you may transform it into a peacock. Whatever You say, is the truth.” Then Krishna said, “Now you have become deserving!” Only then Krishna imparted the knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna. Therefore, God’s teaching begins with faith. What did Arjuna ultimately say? He said, “I obey Your command”. You should have strong vishvasa. It is not vishvasa (faith), but your svasa (breath). With every breath, repeat So’ham, So’ham (That I am). Have this firm faith that you are God. – Divine Discourse, Apr 26, 1993