Yudhishthira with his brothers and King Drupad was busy making preparations for the war. But Arjuna was feeling bored in absence of Krishna. So, he reached Dwarika to seek help from Krishna.
Duryodhana too on being advised by Shakuni reached there the same day. Krishna was sleeping when they arrived. Duryodhana sat on a chair at the head of Krishna’s bed, while Arjuna stood at Krishna’s feet. When Krishna woke up, his eyes fell on Arjuna first. So, he smiled at him.
Then he welcomed Duryodhana too. Krishna said that he would assist both sides. He would give his Narayani Sena to the one side while he himself would be on the other side, but without weapons.
Since Arjuna was younger and he saw Arjuna first, it was for Arjuna to choose first. So, Krishna said to Arjuna, “O Son of Kunti! Demand what you wish. I am here to fulfil your wish.” Without thinking Arjuna chose Krishna as his charioteer. Duryodhana was delighted to have the whole of Krishna’s Narayani Sena with him!
Krishna—Arjuna’s Charioteer
