Krishna approached Karna, his divine aura contrasting sharply with the grim battlefield. He intended to convince Karna to switch sides, emphasizing the importance of righteousness over loyalty.

"Even at the cost of siding with a force doing adharma towards hundreds of thousands of men?" Krishna asked Karna, his words echoing with divine authority.

Krishna further highlighted Duryodhana’s unrighteousness, outlining his arrogance, greed, and unjust behavior. He asked Karna, "Do you agree that Duryodhana is wrong and that he is the only one responsible for this war?"

He offered Karna the throne of Hastinapura and the respect he deserved as the eldest Kunti Putra. A better future was at his fingertips, only if he chose to abandon Duryodhana.

Despite Krishna’s compelling arguments, Karna chose to remain loyal to Duryodhana. His gratitude towards Duryodhana, who had accepted him when everyone else had rejected him, overpowered everything else.

Karna replied, "The force has its own reasons, I have my own. Where were you when Drona denied me teachings because I do not belong to a royal family? Where was dharma when I was not allowed to compete in the Swayamvar of Draupadi and I was insulted for being a person from a lower caste?"

Krishna’s attempt to persuade Karna was a blend of revealing the truth, appealing to his sense of duty, and offering him a better future. But Karna's unwavering loyalty to Duryodhana and his own principles ultimately led him to reject Krishna’s offer.

While Krishna was saddened by Karna's decision, he respected his loyalty. Despite the impending battle and the losses it would bring, Karna's loyalty stood as a beacon of hope for those who valued friendship over everything else.