Duryodhana and Arjuna both approached Krishna for help before the war began. Arjuna asked for Krishna himself to aid him. What did Duryodhana ask for?
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Narayani Sena (army)
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Bhramastra
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Yadavi Sena (army)
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His body to become that of stone
When Duryodhana and Arjuna both approached Krishna for help before the Kurukshetra war, Krishna gave them a choice: either his personal support (without fighting) or his powerful Narayani Sena (army). Duryodhana chose the army, while Arjuna chose Krishna himself as his charioteer. This strategic choice proved decisive in the war.
To answer this question, we need to understand the context of the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic. Before the Kurukshetra war began, both Duryodhana and Arjuna approached Krishna, seeking his assistance.
Arjuna asked for Krishna himself to aid him, as he recognized Krishna's divine nature and sought his guidance as a charioteer. This led to the famous conversation between Arjuna and Krishna known as the Bhagavad Gita.
On the other hand, Duryodhana had a different request. He asked for the Narayani Sena, which refers to the divine army of Lord Vishnu (Narayana). Duryodhana believed that with the Narayani Sena on his side, he would have a greater chance of winning the war against the Pandavas.
Therefore, the correct answer is:
A. Narayani Sena (army) - This option is correct because Duryodhana asked for the divine army of Lord Vishnu to aid him in the war.