Why Arjun was favorite of Krishna?

# Arjuna was chosen by Krishna to be his dearest friend and disciple. In the great epic, on several occasions, Krishna reveals his great and eternal love for Arjuna. Krishna states that no one in the world is dearer to him than Arjuna and that there is nothing in the world that he wouldn't give his friend.
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Why did Krishna only choose Arjuna?

So,their death was planned by the God and God is so merciful that He gives all His credit to His devotees therefore He chooses Arjuna to carry out His plan as he was His pure devotee and was in the favour of Dharma. Only a pure devotee can understand His plan and can act according to Him.
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Why did Arjuna choose Krishna and not his army?

Krishna states that He would not wield weapons and not participate in the war. He offers His entire army to one side and Himself to the other. Arjuna reveals the true spirit of a devotee when He holds on to Krishna. Duryodhana is more ego-centric and is indifferent Krishna's Paratva.
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Did Arjuna know Krishna was God?

Yes, they knew. But Duryodhana was delusional. He underestimated Krishna's power.
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What was special about Arjun?

Arjuna, one of the five Pandava brothers, who are the heroes of the Indian epic the Mahabharata. Arjuna, son of the god Indra, is famous for his archery (he can shoot with either hand) and for the magical weapons that he wins from the god Shiva.
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Why Did Lord Krishna Choose Arjuna Instead Of Karna?



Who did Arjuna love the most?

Among the most notable is his marriage to Draupadi, the fire born daughter of Drupada, who was the king of Panchala. After the event of Lakshagriha, Arjuna, his mother and brothers decide to hide from Hastinapura.
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Who is the real hero of Mahabharat?

Karna-The Real Hero of Mahabharata, The World's Greatest Epic From India (Part II) Karna is the most tragic character in the great Hindu epic Mahabharata. From his birth onward he faced the cruel fate. He was abandoned by his own mother.
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Who was Arjuna Favourite wife?

Subhadra was Arjuna's favorite wife. Subhadra was the sister of Lord Krishna. Thus Arjuna naturally loved her more since she was the sister of his inseparable companion (Arjuna is Nara and Lord Krishna is Narayana).
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Why did Krishna cheat in Mahabharata?

Sakuni was sure that if an individual moves away from his/her dharmic path, it will ruin his/her life. With this thought, he made sure Pandavas is stripped of all their belongings by cheating. We all know about the greatest Indian epic Mahabharat.
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Who was Arjuna in his previous birth?

Siva alludes to the fact that Arjuna was Nara in a previous birth, with Narayana as his companion. It is believed that they continue to perform austerities and penance for the benefit of mankind. The incarnation is symbolic of the human soul which has the Supreme Lord as the eternal companion.
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What did Arjuna learn from Krishna?

Lord Krishna's teachings to Arjuna highlighted, that all wars first exist in the mind. Thus, winning in the mind is the first step to winning on the battlefield, and in real life.
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What did Krishna say to Arjun?

Lord Krishna Reminds Arjuna Of His Duty As A Warrior

If you will not fight this righteous war, then you will fail in your duty, lose your reputation, and incur sin. People will talk about your disgrace forever.
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Why did Krishna did not fight in Mahabharata?

Because Krishna was God (or atleast an incarnation), so he did what he best does - Show the path and guide you through it.. every step of it, if you are willing and courageous. So he chose to be The Charioteer. If krishna hadn't actively participated in War, It was impossible for Pandavas to defeat the mighty Kauravas.
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Who is better Karna or Arjun?

Karna was more powerful than Arjuna.
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Who is elder Krishna or Arjun?

Krishna is few months elder to Arjuna may be nearly six months. Krishna came to Mathura at the age of sixteen and killed Kamsa. Subadhra was born after Vasudeva and Devaki are released. So, the difference of age between Krishna and Arjuna with Subadhra might be nearly 17 - 18 years.
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Why is Krishna called Arjun Parth?

Prutha was the name given by her father and Partha was the name given by Krishna. It shows how close Krishna was to Arjuna. Since Kunti was Krishna's Aunt and All her sons were his Cousins. So it was like a Nick name for Arjuna.
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Did Karna respect Krishna?

Actually, Karna and Krishna had a very complex relationship. While Karna respected with all his heart Krishna's authority, his words and his very superiority of existence, Karna was one of the most astute of characters in the Mahabharata. There was no biological relationship, if that's what you were asking.
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Who can defeat Krishna?

The legend goes like this: Jarasandha, Kansa's father-in-law, and the ruler of Magadha attacks Mathura seventeen times but is beaten by Krishna every time. Jarasandha unable to defeat Krishna on his own made an alliance with Kālayavana.
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Why did Krishna save Draupadi?

On seeing this Draupadi tore a piece from her saree and tied it around His finger to stop the bleeding. Touched by the gesture of Draupadi, Lord Krishna promised her to repay the debt at the time of her need. So, He protected Draupadi from the shame of being disrobed by making her cloth become endless.
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Who is yudhisthira Favourite wife?

Draupadi (Panchali) was the main consort of yudhishthir and he loved her the most. She accompanied him in every moment of his life till the time she died during journey to the heaven.
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Who loved Draupadi more?

In hindsight, Draupadi ignores a man who loved her the most. The answer: Bheema. Of all her husbands, he is the one who loves her the most. He fulfills her every request, he cannot bear to see her hurt.
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Who was Arjun's Favourite son?

It was Abhimanyu who reached to a greater fame. He is credited to have learned about Chakravyuha while he was in the womb. He was favourite son of Arjuna.
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Is Karna greater than Arjuna?

Karna is better than Arjuna as a warrior. As an archer, he was superior to Arjuna: Lord Krishna considered Karna to be superior to Arjuna and called the foremost of all heroes.
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Who is villain in Mahabharata?

The main antagonist in Mahabharata, Duryodhana was the eldest of the Kauravas, the hundred sons of Dhritarashtra and queen Gandhari. As the first born, he was the crown prince of Kuru and its capital Hastinapur. Karna was his closest friend.
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Who is the most loved character in Mahabharata?

The most important characters of Mahabharata can be said to include: Krishna; the Pandavas — Yudhishthira, Bheema, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva, along with their wife Draupadi; and the Kauravas (who were a hundred brothers), led by the eldest brother, Duryodhana.
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