Why did Lord Krishna choose Arjuna instead of Karna?
Arjun: The Symbol of Power in the Mahabharata
Arjun, the son of King Pandu and Queen Kunti, was born with the grace of Lord Indra. Raised in a royal environment, Arjun was a remarkable warrior whose fame echoed across the entire earth. His bravery even made his grandfather, the great Bhishma, son of Ganga, proud. His unmatched archery skills were often praised by his teacher, Guru Drona, as an example to the world. Due to his strength, Arjun was considered the symbol of the Pandavas’ power.
Karn: The Tragic Hero of the Mahabharata
Karn, the son of Sun God, was born to Princess Kunti. Despite being born into a royal family and being the son of the Sun God, Karn endured the title of Sootaputra throughout his life. Though a mighty warrior, Karn, a Kshatriya, was denied education by Guru Drona. He received training from Bhishma, the son of Ganga, and later from Lord Parashurama, who also cursed him. Despite his strength, doubts lingered about his role in the Kauravas’ power.
Karn’s Journey: The Great Giver
Born into a charioteer’s family, Karn never tasted his mother’s milk and was raised on a boat floating on the river’s stream. Yet, Karn emerged as a unique and unmatched warrior among all the young men. Despite his hardships and the curse he received, Karn’s unmatched generosity earned him the title of the great giver. He even gave away his divine armor and earrings to King Indra. Yet, despite all this, Karn never earned the divine favor of Lord Krishna, only his heartfelt sympathy.
Arjun vs Karn: Krishna’s Choice
The divine question of choosing between Arjun and Karn was faced by Lord Vishnu in his incarnation as Lord Krishna. While the dilemma would perplex ordinary people, Krishna, as the all-knowing master of the universe, deemed Arjun worthy of his grace instead of Karn. Karn’s loyalty to Duryodhana, who symbolized adharma, kept him away from Krishna’s blessings. Arjun, on the other hand, remained steadfast on the path of righteousness, guided by Krishna’s wisdom of dharma.
Friendship and Loyalty: Karn’s Downfall
Karn’s unwavering loyalty to Duryodhana symbolized his commitment to adharma. Even though Karn knew Duryodhana’s path was unrighteous, his friendship bond blinded him. True friendship involves guiding your companion toward righteousness, something Lord Krishna did for Arjun. As Krishna’s charioteer, he led Arjun with the knowledge of dharma, ensuring Arjun always remained on the right path.
Bharat Mata’s Salute to Dharma
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