STORY 4: Where Is Shri Krishna, There Is Victory

STORY 4: Where Is Shri Krishna, There Is Victory

(Grandpa is sitting in his room, reading the Bhagavad Gita. He is waiting for Rahul.)

Grandpa: (calling out) "Rahul, my dear! Are we not making a video today?"

Rahul: "Coming, Dada ji! I was just packing my school bag."
(Rahul runs to Grandpa.)

Rahul: "So, Dada ji, 'Dharma' means duty! And I have completed my duty—homework done, bag done, everything done danadone done!"

Grandpa: (laughing) "Well done, Rahul! But we have many other duties too, which we should complete together."

Rahul: "Okay, Dada ji! I will do all my duties."

Grandpa: "Good! And remember, before going to school tomorrow, bow to God."

Rahul: "Yes, Dada ji!"

Grandpa: "Great! Now, let’s start our video."
(Rahul sets up the mobile and starts recording.)

Grandpa: "So, we were reading the first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita. Do you know who was telling the Gita to King Dhritarashtra?"

Rahul: "No, Dada ji, who was it?"

Grandpa: "It was Sanjay, Dhritarashtra’s charioteer. He was given divine vision by Sage Vyasa."

Rahul: (amazed) "Divine vision? Like magical eyes?"

Grandpa: "Yes, my child! With those eyes, he could see the entire battlefield while sitting in the palace and narrate it to Dhritarashtra."

Rahul: "Wow! Just like I watch cricket and football on TV!"

Grandpa: "Yes! But Sanjay could see everything without a TV or screen—he was more high-tech!"

(They both laugh.)

Sanjay described the battlefield to Dhritarashtra like a live commentary.

Grandpa: "Sanjay said that the Pandava and Kaurava armies are standing face to face, ready for battle. The Pandavas are confident, but Duryodhana looks  little worried."

Rahul: "Why, Dada ji?"

Grandpa: "Even though Duryodhana had more warriors and 11'Akhshauhini' army of soldiers compared to the Pandavas' 6'Akhshauhini' army —he was still nervous."

Rahul: "What does 'Akhshauhini' army mean, Dada ji?"

Grandpa: "An Akhshauhini army has more than 600,000 soldiers, including horses and elephants!"

Rahul: "Oh! Then why was Duryodhana afraid?"

Grandpa: "And not just that, Rahul! In Duryodhana's army, there was also Bhishma, the grandfather of both the Kauravas and the Pandavas.

Rahul: " Dada ji, Bhishma must have been too old to fight in the war, right?"

Even though he was the eldest, he was incredibly powerful. No one could defeat him in battle. He was the commander-in-chief of the Kaurava army."

Rahul: " Dada ji, what does 'commander-in-chief' mean?"

Grandpa: "The commander-in-chief is the one who decides who will fight whom, where each warrior will stand, and how the battle will be fought."

Rahul: "Oh! Like a team captain?"

Grandpa: "Yes, just like a team captain! And there was also Guru Dronacharya, who had taught both the Kauravas and the Pandavas the art of warfare. He was also on Duryodhana's side, and defeating him was just as difficult."

"Both Bhishma and Dronacharya were almost impossible to defeat. Yet, despite having so much power, Duryodhana was still worried."

Rahul: "But why, Dada ji? He had everything—more power, more kings, and more soldiers than the Pandavas, right?"

Grandpa: "Because even with all his strength, he knew something was missing—he was not on the path of righteousness (Dharma). When we do something wrong, fear and worry take over."

Rahul: "So Duryodhana knew he was wrong?"

Grandpa: "Yes! That’s why both he and Dhritarashtra were restless. On the other hand, even with a smaller army, the Pandavas were fearless. They had confidence because they stood for righteousness. And Arjuna was excited because his charioteer was none other than Shri Krishna!"

Rahul: "Arjuna and Shri Krishna were best friends, right?"

Grandpa: "Yes, Arjuna called Krishna his dear friend “Sakha”. But Rahul you know being a charioteer was not easy! In war, because of too much noise the warrior would signal the charioteer by pressing his foot on his waist to direct the chariot where to go right or left."

Rahul: (surprised) "So Shri Krishna, the great Lord, agreed to be Arjuna’s charioteer?"

Grandpa: "Yes, because of his love for Arjuna! And do you know, Krishna helped Duryodhana too?"

Rahul: "Really? How, Dada ji?"but Duryodhana was not good person then how come?

Grandpa: "Duryodhana also went to Krishna for help. Krishna gave him his mighty Narayana army '"

Rahul: "Why did Krishna give his army to a bad person like Duryodhana?"

Grandpa: "Because whoever seeks help from God, He never refuses. But Arjuna knew that Krishna’s guidance was more powerful than an entire army!"

Lord Krishna gave Arjun the first chance to choose—on one side, there was Him, and on the other side, His mighty Narayani army. Arjun knew that Lord Krishna would not pick up any weapons in the war, yet he still chose Krishan only."

Rahul: "Oh! So having God’s wisdom is more important than having an army!"

Grandpa: "Exactly! That’s the message of the Gita. No matter how much wealth or power we have, if we do not have God’s guidance and blessings, we will fail. But where Krishna is present, there is victory!"

"Rahul, it is said in the last verse of the Bhagavad Gita that where God is present , there is victory. Repeat this verse with me, Rahul."

Grandpa & Rahul: (reciting together)
"Yatra Yogeshwarah Krishna, Yatra Partho Dhanurdharah
Tatra Shrir Vijayo Bhutir, Dhruva Neetir Matir Mama."

Grandpa: "Do you know what this means?"

 "Where there is Shri Krishna and Arjuna, there is prosperity, righteousness, and victory!"

That is the message of the Gita."

Rahul: "I will remember this verse Dada ji! Can I make God my best friend too?"

Grandpa: "Of course! Just talk to Him about everything—your good and bad deeds, your happiness and mistakes—just like a real friend."

Rahul: (playfully) "Even my mischief?"

Grandpa: "Yes! Tell Him everything, and He will guide you in your heart, helping you know what is right and wrong."

Rahul: "Can God hear me?"

Grandpa: "Yes! He lives in your heart."

Rahul: "Oh! Oh! So the Kauravas and Pandavas live inside me as good and bad qualities, and my mind and wisdom live like a family. And now, God also lives inside me. What does He become inside me, Dadaji?

Grandpa: (laughing) "Yes, but He is very subtle—you cannot see Him, only feel Him."

Rahul: "Then I will make God my best friend!"

Grandpa: "Wonderful! Now, go to sleep."

Rahul: (smiling) "Jai Shri Krishna, Dada ji!"
(Rahul happily hums the verse as he leaves.)

"Where Yogeshwar Shri Krishna and warrior Arjuna stand,
There lies wealth, righteousness, and victory so grand!"