This article is an attempt to interpret the Arjuna’s state in battlefield of Kurukshetra. Arjuna
showed an impression of depression due to approach-avoidance conflict. It has been tried to explain
how he feels during the psychological state of depression and how he logically tries to defend his
denial for not fighting for the sake of Dharma. The cognitive analysis was used to interpret the
symptoms sighted by Arjuna. The article provides a new perspective for the cognitive interpretation
of Arjuna Vishad Yoga given in Bhagwat Gita. Lastly, the paper highlighted depression,
antecedents, conflict, and the psychological state of Arjuna