On the other hand, Beowulf was a boastful hero because, in this culture, acts of courage were held in very high regard. Beowulf's declaration that he has embarked on a mission to kill Grendel and that he would fulfil that aim, justify himself with a noble act or meet his death is evidence of this. Beowulf makes this point throughout his speech (Hayes). In this civilization, to be recognized in society, one had to demonstrate their worth, particularly true for those of noble descent like Beowulf. Beowulf, like Arjuna, is responsible for carrying out the responsibilities associated with his position. Beowulf is the most powerful man still alive, and as a warrior prince, it is his responsibility to serve as a guardian

are his relatives.

This is a story of personal development as he learns from Krishna what it means to be and what course of action he ought to pursue in his life. In this society, each person has a responsibilitydharmathat it is incumbent upon them to fulfil to maintain society's harmony and existence. When Arjuna expresses that he does not want to battle his kin, Krishna steps in to act as his counsellor (Malinar). Arjuna is told by Krishna that he does not need to feel sorrow for his adversaries and that Krishna continues by saying that just as the embodied self reaches infancy, youth, and old age, so does it inhabit another body.

He is a god who encourages him to engage in combat and directs him down the appropriate course for a warrior. The person does not perish but rather transitions from one body to another. Arjuna is being encouraged by Krishna to act following his duty as a warrior. He advises him not to be sad but rather to turn to his responsibility, to not fear before it since there is nothing greater for a warrior than a fight of pure duty (Edgerton). In this civilization,