Why did Arjuna not want to fight in the upcoming battle?
Arjuna is unwilling to fight the Kaurava army. Lord Krishna, who is his charioteer, reasons with him. One reason a person could refuse to fight would be the fear of defeat. Arjuna then tells Krishna that he cannot fight, because he sees opposite him his grand uncle Bhishma and his Acharya Drona.
Who is the son of Virata Raja?
| Virata | |
|---|---|
| Family | Sahtanika (brother) |
| Spouse | Sudeshna |
| Children | Uttara, Uttarā, Shveta, and Shankha |
What is the dilemma Arjuna is facing in Bhagavad Gita?
In the Bhagavad-Gita Arjuna is forced to face the dilemma of war, resolve right and wrong, and set aside his own desires to fulfill his Dharma; consequently, Arjuna is convinced to alter his worldview for a false set of religious standards.
What would have happened if Arjuna used celestial weapons during the war?
Krishna himself forbid Arjuna to use any kind of Celestial weapons during the entire war. If Arjuna had used the celestial weapons the war would have ended on first day itself. Remember what happened in Virat Yuddha.
Why was the Battle of Kurukshetra fought in the first place?
The war was fought in Kurukshetra to avoid harming other population and reluctant kingdoms (who din’t want to join). There was no intention to invade the territories. Rules of Engagement were laid before the war to maintain the ethical conduct, because this was a Dharma Yudha, i.e. the war fought to maintain the righteousness.
Who did Arjuna single handedly defeat?
Arjuna single handedly defeated Bhishma, Karna, Drona and many more warriors even the God Krishna wasn’t there on his side. I saw some people arguing over whether Brahmastra is more powerful than pasupatatastra.
Why was Arjuna not allowed to use divyastra in Mahabharata?
Which means, either Arjuna can’t fight or he must break the rule for using DivyAstra. Both were not acceptable. Moreover, Drona and AshwathAmA also possessed such weapons in their arsenal. Bhima’s grandson Barbarika wasn’t allowed to fight for the same reasons; i.e. using special weapons.