Why do we need a Sadguru? - The inspiring story of Arjuna from the Mahabharata

Why do we need a Sadguru?

Even great talent is incomplete without the guidance of a Sadguru. The mysterious meaning of life is revealed through the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.

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There is a story in the Mahabharata itself. In Draupadi's swayamvara, all the kings and princes were trying their best to shoot fish by putting their skills at stake.

But it was also extraordinary! A wheel would keep spinning on the high ceiling. A wooden fish was tied to one of its saws. While the wheel was spinning, the arrow would be aimed and the fish's eye would be pierced.

A:! That's all? No! Anyone can do that! Here, one by one, there were expert archers present! And the swayamvara was that of the Yajnaseni! All the rival arrows were burning!

But the real target was ahead!!

The arrow was not to be held by looking directly at the fish. A large basin filled with water was kept below. While the wheel with the fish on top was spinning, one had to look down into the water and aim the arrow, and catch the fish's eye!

This was where everyone's luck ran out. Even those who aimed well were completely defeated by the waves of the water. Each and every one of the assailants returned in despair.

Arjuna moved forward to hit the target. For a moment, he looked at Krishna. Krishna beckoned him closer.

He instructed,

"Look, keep your mind calm. Sit in the Veerasana properly. Load the arrow on the bow, keep your hand steady after pulling the string. Don't even let your eyelids flutter! Release the arrow at the right moment - I will see to the rest."

Arjun laughed.

"What happened? Why are you laughing?"

"Krishna, I will sit in the Veerasana, I will hold the arrow, I will also release the arrow. Is there anything left for you to do?"

Krishna laughed.

"Partha, you have to do all this yourself. I will only do what you cannot do."

"Huh! And what will that be?"

"Tell me? Will you be able to?"

"Tell me, let me see..."

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"The water in that pot is still My job is to keep it."

After thinking for a moment, Arjuna was shocked! He became alert! The next moment, his eyes closed. He bowed to Krishna in his mind and moved forward with confidence to win.

What happened next is known to everyone!

Such is the glory of Hari's grace! Since he was with him, not even a hair of five people was hurt. And if he was not with him, not even one out of a hundred survived........🙏🙏🌹🌹

Jai Shri Krishna