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Guided by the Divine
From the Pages of the Mahabharata
Let me take you to a powerful moment in the Mahabharata, where two mighty warriors, Arjuna and Karna, faced each other in a fierce battle on the plains of Kurukshetra. It was a duel unlike any other.
Arjuna launched his arrows with all his strength, and each arrow struck Karna’s chariot with such force that it would roll back 25 to 30 feet.
But Karna, a warrior of unmatched courage, fought back fiercely. Each time he shot his arrows at Arjuna, they hit Arjuna’s chariot, making it shake and move back by just a few feet.
Yet, every time Karna’s arrow struck, Lord Krishna, who was driving Arjuna’s chariot, applauded Karna. Though Arjuna’s strikes were more powerful, Krishna never praised Arjuna.
At the end of the day, Arjuna couldn’t hold back his question any longer. He asked Krishna, “I have pushed Karna’s chariot back with all my strength, yet you didn’t acknowledge my effort even once. But each time Karna’s arrow hit our chariot, though it barely moved, you praised him. Why? Why would you honor his skill and remain silent on mine?”
Krishna, ever gentle, smiled with infinite love and understanding. He said, “Arjuna, you are protected by divine forces. Hanuman’s strength is in the banner flying above your chariot. I guide you…
