KRISHNA INSTRUCTS ARJUNA 1
Artist: Rama Das Abhirama Dasa
Just before the battle of Kurkshetra, the powerful Arjuna was bewildered seeing his relatives on the other
side with such a fighting spirit. Arjuna was a compassionate devotee and didn't want to unnecessarily hurt anyone. In
his bewildered state, Arjuna asked Krishna for instructions on what to do. Lord Krishna reciprocated by speaking the Bhagavad-gita or the Song of God. After Lord Krishna spoke the Gita, Arjuna agreed to fight. Lord Krishna did not want the sinful Duryodhana as king of the world. He wanted
Yudhisthira to rule the world. Krishna had descended to establish religious principles, and this battle was destined to reestablish
proper dharma. Lord Krishna's instructions to Arjuna are meant for all mankind
to follow. Lord Krishna's instructions (Bhagavad-gita) to Arjuna can be found
in the beginning of the Bhishma Parva in the Mahabharata.