Yogi Adityanath is my Lord Krishna and I am his Arjuna. Under his

Ravi Kishan, with the fervor of devotion and the fire of purpose, declared: “Yogi Adityanath is my Lord Krishna and I am his Arjuna. Under his leadership I will work to develop Gorakhpur as one of the best cities in north India.” These words, though spoken in the context of politics and governance, draw their strength from the ancient wellspring of the Mahabharata, where the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna has forever stood as the model of duty, guidance, and righteous action. In invoking Krishna and Arjuna, Ravi Kishan places himself in the eternal drama of disciple and guide, of warrior and teacher, of action guided by divine counsel.

The origin of his metaphor rests in that great battlefield of Kurukshetra, where Arjuna, warrior prince, stood trembling at the prospect of war. His heart wavered, his mind faltered, until Krishna, the charioteer divine, spoke to him the words of the Bhagavad Gita. There, the eternal truth was revealed: that one must perform one’s dharma, one’s duty, with faith, discipline, and courage, leaving the fruits of action to the divine. Thus Arjuna, strengthened by Krishna’s wisdom, raised his bow once more and fulfilled his destiny.

By likening Yogi Adityanath to Krishna, Ravi Kishan declares that he sees in his leader a guide, one who provides clarity of purpose and direction amidst the confusions of public life. By calling himself Arjuna, he humbly accepts the role of the disciple-warrior, the one who must act, labor, and struggle in the field of politics, not for his own gain but for the greater good of the people. This is not the relationship of ruler and servant, but of teacher and pupil, of visionary and executor. It is a recognition that leadership is not merely about authority but about guidance, and that true service requires humility before wisdom.

The city of Gorakhpur becomes in his words the modern battlefield, not of weapons, but of poverty, underdevelopment, and the trials of governance. To “develop Gorakhpur as one of the best cities in north India” is his declared dharma, his duty, and he takes it up with the same spirit that Arjuna took up the bow. For in this modern age, the war for justice is fought with planning, infrastructure, education, and opportunity. Thus, the ancient spirit of duty is reborn in civic labor, and the battlefield of Kurukshetra is mirrored in the struggles of building a city.

History gives us many parallels. Consider Chanakya and Chandragupta: the wise teacher and the determined warrior-king. It was Chanakya’s counsel that guided Chandragupta to lay the foundation of the Mauryan Empire. Their partnership, like that of Krishna and Arjuna, or Adityanath and Kishan in this metaphor, shows that great endeavors are never accomplished by one man alone, but by the harmony of wisdom and action, vision and labor.

The lesson for us is profound: each of us will at times be as Arjuna, seeking direction, and at times be as Krishna, offering guidance. To recognize one’s role, to accept it with humility, and to act with full devotion is the way to progress. Whether in politics, in family, or in community, the dance of guide and follower is eternal. The wise man does not shrink from seeking counsel, nor does he scorn the labor of service. Together, guided and guiding, we move the world forward.

Practical action lies before all who hear these words. Seek a Krishna in your life—a mentor, a guide, a teacher—whose wisdom sharpens your path. And be willing, when the time calls, to be Arjuna, to take up your bow of responsibility and fight the battles that matter, whether in building your community, raising your children, or pursuing justice. Likewise, when wisdom dawns in you, do not withhold it from others—be the guide who strengthens another’s hand. In this cycle of guidance and action lies the eternal rhythm of progress.

Thus, Ravi Kishan’s words, though bound in the context of politics and the city of Gorakhpur, speak to the eternal truth of human endeavor: no great work is done alone. The leader and the disciple, the Krishna and the Arjuna, together build, together strive, and together bring forth a vision into reality. Let us then honor both roles, and walk in this balance of wisdom and action, for in it lies the strength to transform not only cities, but the very destiny of nations.