Mahabharata: Why did Arjuna want to kill his own brother Yudhishthir?

Bollywood Staff

Source: Bollywoodlife.com | Nov 01, 2023

Mahabharata was a long battle and on the 17th day of the war, Yudhishthir was patiently waiting in his camp for the only news he wanted to hear.

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He was waiting for Arjuna to bring the news of Karna’s demise as Arjuna had made a vow to kill Karna.

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After some time Arjun did pay a visit to Yudhishthir’s camp and told him something that he was not ready to hear.

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Arjuna explained to his eldest brother how most of the enemies were lying on the ground, except Karna.

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This news made Yudhishthir furious and he started to release his frustration by abusing Arjuna in front of Krishna.

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While criticizing Arjuna, Yudhishthir, out of anger, asked him to leave his Gandiva (the weapons) and told him that he was useless.

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Arjuna could have listened to anything but not a single word about his Gandivas. He took out his sword to kill Yudhishthir.

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When asked by Krishna about his anger, Arjuna told him that as a Kshatriya warrior he had made a secret vow to kill anyone who asks him to leave his weapons.

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Krishna then made him realize his greater motive which was to follow the path of Dharma and be wise and righteous in his actions.

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