Why did Arjuna choose Krishna and not his army?

In Krishna avatar, the honour, trust and faith that the Pandavas place in Krishna typifies that of a staunch devotee, pointed out Sri Kesava
Kesava
Keshava (Sanskrit: केशव keśava) is a name of Vishnu from the Hindu tradition. Keshava means Parabrahman according to Hindu scriptures. The name appears as the 23rd and 648th names in the Vishnu sahasranama of the Mahabharata. Keshava is also venerated by those persons wanting to avert bad luck or ill omens.
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Dikshitar in a discourse. Krishna too has a special place for the Pandavas in His heart.
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What was the reason Arjun gave Krishna for not to fight the war?

So how can Arjuna refuse to fight? Arjuna then tells Krishna that he cannot fight, because he sees opposite him his grand uncle Bhishma and his Acharya Drona.
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Who preferred Krishna's army in place of Krishna?

Krishna had offered Arjuna, the choice of selection between him or his whole army of Narayani Sena against Duryodhana. He possessed 10 million fighting Gopes who were brave fighters and were famous by the name of Narayan.
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Why did Arjun choose Krishna?

Neither Kurukshtra war nor Arjuna was Krishna's choice it was Arjuna who chose / requested krishna for help when the war was declared. Because Bheeshma and Drona are on the side of unethical person (Duryodhana) who leads his life as his wish which is not acceptable by the society.
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Why Arjun was favorite of Krishna?

So he was the one who needed instruction. That was why Krishna gave him advice through the Gita. Arjuna fell at Krishna's feet and wanted Krishna to clear his doubts. What Krishna told him through the Gita was Brahma Vidya.
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Why Did Lord Krishna Choose Arjuna Instead Of Karna?



Why was Arjuna confused before the war?

Arjuna was never defeated by Drona. In fact they hardly fought each other except for the Virat Parva where the entire Kaurava army including Drona and Karna was defeated by Arjuna. Before the Mahabharata war began, Arjuna told Krishna he did not want to fight and kill.
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What did Krishna said to Arjuna on the battlefield in English?

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 Arjuna and Duryodhana face no difficulty in entering Krishna's bedroom?

Why did Arjuna and Duryodhana face no difficulty in entering Krishna's bedroom?(a) They were princes.
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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 Arjun 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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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.
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Did Arjun know Krishna was God?

Hence,only these three were able to recognize Lord and they also understood that whatever was happening was all part of Lord himself. Draupadi, Arjuna realized it later. Yup they knew.
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Why did Krishna let Mahabharata happen?

It is said that Lord Krishna was in fear that Kauravas and the Pandavas might make a pact on seeing each other dying in this war. So he decided to choose a land for war, where there is enough amount of anger and hatred. For this, Krishna sent his messengers in all directions and asked them to take stock of the events.
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Was Krishna right in Mahabharata?

There is no doubt that Krishna was wrong in letting the Mahabharata take place. He was absolutely right and it was His desire for this war to take place. Krishna descended on this planet in order to kill the demons. And through this war, He would kill all these demons in one place.
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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 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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What are five reasons Arjuna gave to not fight?

What were Arjuna's five reasons to not fight the Mahabharat war?
  • Compassion. Arjuna was full of compassion. ...
  • Enjoyment. Arjuna further said that even if I am victorious still, I won't be able to enjoy the kingdom. ...
  • Fear of sinful reactions. Killing is a sinful activity. ...
  • Destruction of Dynasty. ...
  • Indecision.
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Why was Abhimanyu not saved by Krishna?

He performed severe penance and sought Shiva's boon due to which he could stall any army single-handed but without Arjuna and Krishna only. Hence, he trapped Abhimanyu. However, Abhimanyu caused great destruction to the Kaurava army before sacrificing himself.
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Why Kurukshetra soil is red?

Most of the site as mentioned in the Mahabharata text is populated and occupied by farmers and landowners. Nor the soil is red in colour. "A common myth associated with Kurukshetra is that the soil is red with all the blood that spilled.
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Who can defeat Krishna?

In fact, Lord Krishna has never been defeated by anyone at anytime. Lord Krishna is the Supreme Lord. No one has the ability to defeat Lord Krishna. How many people in the Mahabharata knew that Shri Krishna was a God, and who are they?
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Why didn't Krishna stop the dice game?

Uddhava was lost and confused. Krishna continues 'While Duryodhana had lots of money and wealth to gamble, he did not know how to play the game of dice. That is why he used his Uncle Shakuni to play the game while he betted.
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What was Karna last wish?

Karna's last wish was that Krishna should perform His last rites, on virgin soil, soil on which the sorrows He had gone through cannot sprout in any form, and where His mortal remains will merge into the virgin soil."
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Who is great Karna or Arjuna?

Karna, though being a great archer, was clearly unable to upskill himself and learn advanced fighting skills like Arjuna. And so, in the end, even though he was killed in an unfair combat, this particular battle clearly proved that he was no match for Arjuna's skills.
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