Arjuna inspite of having the knowldege of shaastra got so delusioned, all stories we here in Puranas of learned sages...returning to samsara

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Thimappa Hegde · Accepted Answer

Arjuna is a representative of a regular student , full of doubts and problems like anyone of us. It is easy to relate to the teaching by having such a student. If he was like Ashvalayana Rishi who could say Mai eva sakalm jatam after listering to 18 mantras than we cant easily relate with him.

kiranmam2000 · Answer

the knowledge of shastras are like rules and guidelines to live in society. what Arjuna asked or needs is intimate , for himself. as per Dharma as a kshatriya his duty is to fight, Dharmaraj knew it so he did not hesitate to fight. what Arjuna thought was- Is war and killing worth it? I think this is the question which elevates him above all and a worthy disciple of Lord Krishna. Gita answers this intimate question- Is my  suffering Real? This is the beauty of it