Guest guest Posted April 11, 2000 Report Share Posted April 11, 2000 Brave Arjun, standing on his chariot beneath the flag of Hanuman, then took hold of his bow and drew out a deadly arrow. He eyes locked upon their targets, when a mysterious, unseen arrow of emotion suddenly pierced him without warning. (20) "Krishna," he said, "Draw my chariot between the armies and halt there." Krishna glanced downward, disapproving the halt. Arjun explained, "Is there not one last chance for peace?" "One last chance?" Krishna shook His head incredulously, "We've tried everything, Arjun! For peace you accepted a year of anonymous slavery. For peace you embraced twelve years of exile in the forest. You traded your kingdom for a desert in hopes of peace. What did Duryodhan do? He waited for you to turn the desert into paradise, then seized it from you by gambling and cheat! Hey Arjun, have no more illusions about peace! I myself went to them as a humble messenger of peace, willing to forfeit our kingdom and accept five villages in exchange. Did it work, Arjun? Nothing worked, and nothing will work. Duryodhan is beyond peace! War is no longer an option, it is a duty. Drive forward and fight for justice and truth!" "No Krishna," Arjun replied with unsettled eyes. "Halt. If not for peace, then to observe the enemy before fighting him." Krishna would not let Arjun hide his true feelings so easily. "You have known them all your life, Why do you need to see them again now?" "Yes, I know Duryodhan, but who has joined him?" Arjun's voice became increasingly colored by anger. "He who sides with evil becomes evil. I want to see who has sided with evil Duryodhan." (21-23) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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