What is Dharma according to Krishna in Mahabharata?

According to Lord Krishna Dharma is for the soul and not for the body. Dharma is learnt from God as the soul is to be kept as clean as possible. The God is always available to everyone but his attachment with the material world does not shift his focus on God and therefore He becomes unattainable.

Why did Lord Krishna choose Arjuna instead of Karna?

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.

Why did Krishna choose Kurukshetra in Mahabharat?

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. After this, he announced the venue of war as Kurukshetra.

What was the main reason for Mahabharat?

The Kurukshetra War (Sanskrit: कुरुक्षेत्र युद्ध ), also called the Mahabharata War, is a war described in the Indian epic poem The Mahābhārata (Sanskrit: महाभारत ). The conflict arose from a dynastic succession struggle between two group of cousins, the Kauravas and the Pandavas, for the throne of Hastinapura.

Did Karna followed dharma?

Although Karna was elated after he found out that Kunti was his mother and Surya his father, he refused to join ranks with Pandavas, because of his friendship and loyalty towards Duryodhana. In true terms, Karna was the the only one who followed dharma throughout his life.

Why Krishna gave Gita Gyan to Arjun?

That was his dilemma. So he was the one who needed instruction. That was why Krishna gave him advice through the Gita. Because Arjuna fell at His feet, Krishna taught him this most secret sastra.

Why is Lord Krishna so important in the Mahabharata?

Almost anyone who has read the Mahabharata knows how pivotal a figure Lord Krishna is. In fact, an entire book has been written on his teaching as he and Arjuna engaged in “Dharma Yuddh” or a righteous war with the Kauravas, and it happens to be the most popular book in India: The Bhagavad Gita.

Why did Lord Krishna decide to send Kshatriyas to Swarga?

It was his decision keeping in line with a Divine Plan (which was known only to Lord Sri Krishna). This “divine plan” was the very cause of the Mahabharata War—and the aim of the plan was “to cleanse all Kshatriyas with weapons and send them to Swarga”. This is explained clearly in the Mahabharata (Book 12, Shanti Parva, Section II),

Did Krishna practice dharma during the Kurukshetra War?

Questioner: Krishna in Mahabharata, always talked about dharma and adharma, but during the Kurukshetra war, he used deceit to kill most of the great warriors, such as Bhishma and Dronacharya. Did he not practice what he taught? Sadhguru: What Krishna did in the battlefield was not just deceit – it was absolute treachery.

What is the real purpose of Mahabharat?

The real purpose of Mahabharat was the establishment of Dharma and showing generations what is the difference between good and evil. This happened through Gita which Shree Krishna orchestrated. His intention was not winning the war but establishing Dharma and for that, he vowed not to use weapons.