The Mahabharata, a Hindu epic, revolves around the conflict between two groups of cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Krishna played a pivotal role in this war, serving as the charioteer and advisor to Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers. Through his teachings, particularly the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna guided Arjuna on the path of Dharma, encouraging him to fulfill his duty as a warrior.