Bangladesh, July 8 -- Before the war of Kurukshetra began, both Arjuna and Duryodhana went to Krishna for support.

Krishna gave them a choice.

On one side was his powerful Narayani army. On the other side was Krishna himself, unarmed, promising that he would not lift a weapon in the war.

Duryodhana quickly chose the army. It looked like the obvious decision. More soldiers meant more strength. More numbers meant more power.

Arjuna chose Krishna.

At first glance, Duryodhana seemed to have made the better deal. He received an army; Arjuna received one unarmed man.

But Arjuna was not choosing a man. He was choosing what Krishna represented: wisdom, direction, judgement, timing and moral confidence.

That choice changed the war.

The st...