Krishna And Mahabharata

In the grand saga of the Mahabharata, Krishna shines as a king, fighter, leader, and thinker. He’s a layered character who has intrigued admirers and scholars for ages. His tale intertwines with that of two cousin groups, the Kauravas and the Pandavas, and their struggle for power. Ruling various kingdoms, they compete fiercely, leading to a deceit-filled game where the Pandavas are robbed of all they hold dear, including their honor. In their darkest hour, Krishna steps in to save the day, protecting them from Dusshasan’s cruelties. The tension escalates, war looms, and each side rallies allies. Both Duryodhan of the Kauravas and Arjuna of the Pandavas covet Krishna’s alliance. However, Krishna maintains neutrality, offering only his chariot services, not his physical participation. Interest piqued, Arjuna opts for Krishna, leaving Duryodhan with Krishna’s formidable army. Thusly, Krishna, the remarkable king, assumes the humble duty of a charioteer. As historian Irawati Karve notes, Krishna’s unbiased guidance was the crucial key to the Pandavas’ plan.

यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत। अभ्युत्थानमधर्मस्य तदात्मानं सृजाम्यहम् ॥

This strategic prowess amplifies Krishna’s heroism in the grand narrative. The battle begins and Arjuna staggers morally, his affection for his relatives making him hesitant to fight. He gets disheartened, laying down his weapons. Krishna‘s counsel becomes Arjuna’s fortitude, encouraging him to persist. These powerful words are encapsulated in the Bhagavat Gita, a Hindu philosophical masterpiece that stresses duty and karma. The philosophy inspires many today, promoting a balanced lifestyle with measured actions, as Krishna advises. With the Pandavas victorious, Krishna returns to Dwarka, shadowed by a hefty curse. He witnesses the eradication of the Kauravas in battle, a tragedy that Gandhari, their mother, links to Krishna. Her curse binds him to a grim destiny: observe his kinsmen destroy themselves.

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