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'''Theme Analysis''' | |||
The victory of Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra is presented by Śrīla Prabhupāda not as a feat of military prowess, but as the inevitable result of divine alignment. This category explores the spiritual science behind success, summarized in the final verse of the Bhagavad-gītā: wherever there is Kṛṣṇa, the master of all mystics, and Arjuna, the supreme archer, there is certain victory. This analysis highlights how Kṛṣṇa, out of His causeless mercy, arranges all circumstances for the triumph of His devotees while kindly allowing them to take the credit for the victory. | |||
* '''Predestined Triumph:''' Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the Lord had already arranged for Arjuna's victory before the battle even began; Arjuna's role was simply to act as the instrument (nimitta-mātram). | |||
* '''The Source of Credit:''' Although Kṛṣṇa is the actual doer who annihilates the opposing party by His glance, He induces His devotee to fight so that the devotee may receive the glory and the kingdom. | |||
* '''Signs of Victory:''' The presence of the Hanuman emblem on Arjuna's flag and the transcendental sound of Kṛṣṇa’s conchshell served as absolute indicators that the side of righteousness would prevail. | |||
* '''Victory Beyond Material Gain:''' Arjuna’s initial hesitation and his vision of victory as a cause for lamentation are transformed through Kṛṣṇa’s instructions into a higher understanding of duty performed for the satisfaction of the Lord. | |||
* '''The Universal Formula:''' The "opinion" of Sañjaya serves as the ultimate conclusion for all time: success, opulence, and extraordinary power are guaranteed wherever the Supreme Lord and His sincere servant are united in purpose. | |||
* Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: [[Vanipedia:Formula for Success - Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna's Victory|Formula for Success - Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna's Victory.]] | |||
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Theme Analysis
The victory of Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra is presented by Śrīla Prabhupāda not as a feat of military prowess, but as the inevitable result of divine alignment. This category explores the spiritual science behind success, summarized in the final verse of the Bhagavad-gītā: wherever there is Kṛṣṇa, the master of all mystics, and Arjuna, the supreme archer, there is certain victory. This analysis highlights how Kṛṣṇa, out of His causeless mercy, arranges all circumstances for the triumph of His devotees while kindly allowing them to take the credit for the victory.
- Predestined Triumph: Śrīla Prabhupāda explains that the Lord had already arranged for Arjuna's victory before the battle even began; Arjuna's role was simply to act as the instrument (nimitta-mātram).
- The Source of Credit: Although Kṛṣṇa is the actual doer who annihilates the opposing party by His glance, He induces His devotee to fight so that the devotee may receive the glory and the kingdom.
- Signs of Victory: The presence of the Hanuman emblem on Arjuna's flag and the transcendental sound of Kṛṣṇa’s conchshell served as absolute indicators that the side of righteousness would prevail.
- Victory Beyond Material Gain: Arjuna’s initial hesitation and his vision of victory as a cause for lamentation are transformed through Kṛṣṇa’s instructions into a higher understanding of duty performed for the satisfaction of the Lord.
- The Universal Formula: The "opinion" of Sañjaya serves as the ultimate conclusion for all time: success, opulence, and extraordinary power are guaranteed wherever the Supreme Lord and His sincere servant are united in purpose.
- Explore the synthesized essence of this category in this Vanipedia article: Formula for Success - Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna's Victory.
Pages in category "Arjuna's Victory"
The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total.
A
- After describing the scene in the battlefield, Sanjaya told the King (Dhrtarastra), "You are thinking of victory, but my opinion is that where Krsna and Arjuna are present, there will be all good fortune." BG 1972 purports
- After the death of nearly all the persons assembled at Kuruksetra, Arjuna will emerge victorious
- Apparently it (Krsna diminished the duration of life of the opposite party) was for the victory of Arjuna, His intimate friend, but factually it was for the good of Arjuna's enemies
- Arjuna envisioned only unhappiness in the battlefield (of Kuruksetra) - he would not be happy even by gaining victory over the foe. BG 1972 purports
- Arjuna sees that the leaders of the opposite party (Bhisma, Drona, Karna and all the sons of Dhrtarastra) & their soldiers & Arjuna's soldiers are all being annihilated. This is an indication that Arjuna will emerge victorious in battle. BG 1972 purports
- Arjuna thought that his victory in the battle (of Kuruksetra) would only be a cause of lamentation for him. BG 1972 purports
- Arjuna thought that his victory in the battle would only be a cause of lamentation for him
- Arjuna was entrusted with the work of fighting on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra, and before he was so entrusted, the Lord had already arranged for his victory
- Arjuna was supposed to take responsibility and the credit of being victorious. Krishna is so kind, He does everything, but He gives the credit to His sincere devotee
E
- Even if victory awaited the side of Arjuna (and their cause was justified), still, if the sons of Dhrtarastra died in battle, it would be very difficult to live in their absence. That would be another kind of defeat for them. BG 1972 purports
- Even though there was no certainty of victory for Arjuna's side, he still had to fight; for, even being killed there, he could be elevated into the heavenly planets. BG 1972 purports
- Everyone wants to show his opulence to friends and relatives, but Arjuna fears that all his relatives and friends will be killed in the battlefield (of Kuruksetra), and he will be unable to share his opulence after victory. BG 1972 purports
- Everything was arranged by the Lord, but the credit of victory was given to Arjuna
I
- I do not see how any good can come from killing my own kinsmen in this battle, nor can I, my dear Krsna, desire any subsequent victory, kingdom, or happiness. BG 1.31 - 1972
- If he (Arjuna) did not conquer the enemy, begging would be his only means of subsistence. Nor was there certainty of victory, because either side might emerge victorious. BG 1972 purports
- In Bhagavad-gita (BG 18.78) it is said: "Wherever there is Krsna, the master of all mystics, and wherever there is Arjuna, the supreme archer, there will also certainly be opulence, victory, extraordinary power, and morality. That is my opinion"
- It is found in Bhagavad-gita: Although Krsna was doing everything for Arjuna, Arjuna never sat down idly as a nonviolent gentleman. Rather, he tried his best to fight the battle and be victorious
- It was a fact that he (Arjuna) wanted to see them (those who joined the side of Duryodhana) to make an estimate of the strength which he had to face, although he was quite confident of victory because Krsna was sitting by his side. BG 1972 purports
K
- King Pariksit was especially interested in hearing krsna-katha because he knew that his forefathers, particularly his grandfather, Arjuna, were victorious in the great Battle of Kuruksetra only because of Krsna
- Krsna was similarly present before Arjuna, and even though He could have given him all facilities for victory over the opposing party without a fight, He did not do so
T
- The emblem of Hanuman on the flag of Arjuna is another sign of victory because Hanuman cooperated with Lord Rama in the battle between Rama and Ravana, and Lord Rama emerged victorious. BG 1972 purports
- The Lord said, "My dear Arjuna, do not desist from fighting. If you gain victory in the fight, you will enjoy a kingdom, and even if you die you will be elevated to the heavenly planets"
- The Lord tells Arjuna, O Arjuna, merely be an instrument in the fight. Lord Krsna had the competence to win the Battle of Kuruksetra, but nonetheless He induced His devotee Arjuna to fight and become the cause of victory
- The mission of Lord Krsna was performed on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra, for by the Lord's mercy Arjuna was victorious due to being a great devotee whereas the others were killed simply by the Lord's glance, which cleansed them of all sinful activities
- Thereafter, Lord Sri Krsna created a misunderstanding between family members just to diminish the burden of the world. Simply by His glance, He annihilated all the demoniac kings on the Battlefield of Kuruksetra and declared victory for Arjuna
V
- Victory and fortune (in the Battle of Kuruksetra) were awaiting Arjuna, as indicated by the transcendental sound produced by the conchshell of Visnu, or Lord Krsna. BG 1972 purports
- Victory was certain for the side of Arjuna because Krsna was there. Krsna's acceptance of the post of charioteer for Arjuna was an exhibition of another opulence
W
- Wherever there is Krsna, the master of all mystics, and wherever there is Arjuna, the supreme archer, there will also certainly be opulence, victory, extraordinary power, and morality. That is my opinion. BG 18.78 - 1972
- Wherever there is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Krsna, and His devotee Arjuna, Partha, there is victory, opulence, extraordinary power and morality. The opulences of a devotee are not a result of karma-kanda-vicara