4 Life Lessons from Arjuna in Mahabharata for Students

Arjuna is one of the most powerful warriors in Mahabharata. Being a divine-born son of Lord Indra and as a devoted friend of Bhagwan Krishna, the importance of Arjuna in the epic is supreme and second to none. In fact, Dhananjaya received the greatest wealth of wisdom from Lord Krishna in the form of Bhagavad Gita during the Mahabharata war. Therefore, it is said that children can learn a number of key life lessons from this most skilled Pandava archer. Lets explore these lessons in this article.

One of the most popular stories that is often taught to children is taken from the childhood of Arjuna when Guru Dronacharya organised an archery test for his disciples. During this test, the Guru asked each and every student what they saw on top of the tree. Individual answers included the tree, the bird or the branches. When Arjuna’s turn came up, the legendary archer said that he saw only the target i.e., the bird’s eye.

This story teaches students and children, the supreme importance of being focused on our goals. Life will always throw certain distractions towards us. However, being inspired by Arjuna, we should close our eyes, ears and minds towards those senseless pursuits. Fix a goal. Write it down. Be dedicated and sincere like Arjuna.

Arjuna succeeded in the Mahabharata war, which was fought against his own cousins and family members, by internalising the teachings of Lord Krishna. Arjuna implemented Bhagwan’s principle of Karma Yoga. Lord Krishna told a disoriented and depressed Arjuna who was worrying about the consequence of fighting against his family members: "You have a right to perform your prescribed duties, but you are not entitled to the fruits of your actions”.

Today’s children can implement Karma Yoga in their lives by focusing entirely on their duties and by letting go of the worries related to the results. Exams are coming up? Prepare well with total dedication. Maintain focus like Arjuna. Nevertheless, once the exams are over, don’t worry about the results. Hard work and faith are two elements that lie within your total control. Exam results? Good outcomes will surely manifest when you have fulfilled your duties sincerely.

Lord Krishna told Arjuna: "Abandon all varieties of religion and just surrender unto Me. I shall deliver you from all sinful reactions. Do not fear.”

By listening to this advice, Arjuna maintained confidence and fearlessness throughout the Mahabharata war. Similarly, students and kids can focus on their faith in Lord Krishna. They can develop a habit to praying to the Lord everyday in the morning or evening. Parents should encourage children to sit with them in front of the puja mandir during prayer time. Devotion to Lord Krishna will always remain in their lives as a boundless source of strength.

When anxieties and stress overcome his mind, Arjuna sought help from Lord Krishna. He knew that there is no other Guru in this world who is greater than Bhagwan. Similarly, children should also seek wisdom from the right gurus. Indeed, they can attain rightful guidance from parents, good teachers at school or even from sacred texts like Bhagavad Gita. Parents should encourage their kids to read Bhagavad Gita verses everyday. By sitting with them, parents can explain the meaning of each verse. This simple habit can direct your son or daughter in the direction of wisdom and true understanding about life.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the moral lesson of the story Mahabharata?
   The core moral of the Mahabharata is Yato Dharmastato Jayah i.e., where there is Dharma, there is victory.
2. What was Arjuna's famous line?
   Arjuna's most famous and conclusive line in the Bhagavad Gita is "Karishye Vachanam Tava," which translates to "I will do your will" or "I will act according to your instructions"
3. What is the main moral lesson of Gita?
   The main moral lesson of the Bhagavad Gita is to perform your mandatory duty with dedication, excellence and detachment from the results.