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Bg. 8.2
Arjuna addresses the Lord as Madhusūdana because Kṛṣṇa once killed a demon named Madhu. Actually these questions, which are of the nature of doubts, should not have arisen in the mind of Arjuna , because Arjuna is a Kṛṣṇa conscious devotee. Since Kṛṣṇa is so expert in killing demons, Arjuna here addresses Him as Madhusūdana so that Kṛṣṇa might
The nectar of devotion 46
There is a statement in the Hari-vaṁśa that sometimes Arjuna and Kṛṣṇa fought in the presence of Kuntī , and Arjuna would be defeated by Kṛṣṇa.
Teachings of lord kapila 1
Yet there are mahātmās, great souls, who can understand Kṛṣṇa. Arjuna could understand that although Kṛṣṇa was playing the part of his friend, He was nonetheless the Arjuna was in perfect knowledge, yet Kṛṣṇa instructed him for our benefit. Arjuna requested Kṛṣṇa’s instructions, which are set forth for all human society. After hearing Bhagavad-gītā, Arjuna addressed Kṛṣṇa as paraṁ brahma paraṁ dhāma, “the Supreme Brahman
The journey of self-discovery 3
Kṛṣṇa consciousness. For example, here we see a picture of Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna. [Śrīla Prabhupāda points to a painting of Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna on the Battlefield of Kurukṣetra.] Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Lord; Arjuna is a human being. But Arjuna loves Kṛṣṇa as a friend, and in response to Arjuna’s friendly love Kṛṣṇa has become his chariot
Bg. 1.25
As the Supersoul of all living entities, Lord Kṛṣṇa could understand what was going on in the mind of Arjuna. As a friend, He wanted to inform Arjuna that because Arjuna was the son of Pṛthā, the sister of His own Now what did Kṛṣṇa mean when He told Arjuna to “behold the Kurus”? Kṛṣṇa never expected such things from the son of His aunt Pṛthā.
Bg. 11.13
It indicates that both Arjuna and Kṛṣṇa were sitting on the chariot when Arjuna saw the universal form Others on the battlefield could not see this form, because Kṛṣṇa gave the vision only to Arjuna. Arjuna could see in the body of Kṛṣṇa many thousands of planets. Sitting on his chariot, Arjuna could see all these. But no one could understand what was going on between Arjuna and Kṛṣṇa.
Bg. 11.41-42
Although Kṛṣṇa is manifested before Arjuna in His universal form, Arjuna remembers his friendly relationship Arjuna did not know how many times he may have dishonored Kṛṣṇa by addressing Him “O my friend,” “O Kṛṣṇa But Kṛṣṇa is so kind and merciful that in spite of such opulence He played with Arjuna as a friend. can see from the behavior of Arjuna. with Kṛṣṇa.
Mahābhārata - retold by kṛṣṇa dharma dasa 2.10
Arjuna succeeding in reaching Kṛṣṇa. Hurling himself forward, he caught hold of Kṛṣṇa’s legs. But even with Arjuna hanging onto His thighs, Kṛṣṇa continued to run at Bhīṣma.
The perfection of yoga 2
In the Sixth Chapter of Bhagavad-gītā, Śrī Kṛṣṇa instructs Arjuna how to perform meditational yoga, but Arjuna rejects this as too difficult. How then is Arjuna considered to be a great yogī? Although Kṛṣṇa saw that Arjuna was rejecting the meditational system, He proclaimed Arjuna to be the of Kṛṣṇa.
The nectar of devotion 42
Another instance of Arjuna’s friendship with Kṛṣṇa was described by Nārada, who reminded Kṛṣṇa, “When Arjuna was learning the art of shooting arrows, he could not see You for so many days. This means that even though Arjuna was engaged in learning about the military art, he had not forgotten Kṛṣṇa for a moment, and as soon as there was an opportunity to see Kṛṣṇa, Arjuna immediately embraced
Bg. 2.3
Therefore Arjuna had a blood relationship with Kṛṣṇa. Such kṣatriyas and brāhmaṇas are unworthy sons of their fathers; therefore, Kṛṣṇa did not want Arjuna Arjuna was the most intimate friend of Kṛṣṇa, and Kṛṣṇa was directly guiding him on the chariot; but Therefore Kṛṣṇa said that such an attitude in Arjuna did not fit his personality. the direct guidance of Kṛṣṇa.
Śrīla prabhupāda-līlāmṛta 1.17
He explains: Yes, Arjuna’s idea not to fight is good, but then Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Consciousness, instructs If we follow Arjuna, give up good and bad, and act for Kṛṣṇa, not for our sense gratification, then that is perfect – because Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Consciousness.