Chapter 51 makes a subtle but important distinction between destroying delusion and attaining knowledge, using a powerful analogy from the Bhagavad Gita. The text points out that after his discourse, Shri Krishna asked Arjuna if his "delusion has been destroyed," not if "knowledge had been attained." Arjuna's reply, "My delusion has vanished," reinforces this focus. As Chapter 51 explains, delusion, or 'moha,' is just another word for ignorance. The emphasis is on the removal of this obstacle rather than the acquisition of something new. The core idea presented is that once delusion is destroyed, the inherent truth or knowledge naturally manifests itself.
Chapter 51 discusses the destruction of delusion versus the attainment of knowledge. Can you explain this distinction using the references provided in the text?
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