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    Arjuna. Arjuna (Sanskrit: अर्जुन, IAST: Arjuna) was an ancient prince of the Kuru Kingdom, located in the present-day India. He is one of the main protagonists of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata. He was the third of five Pandava brothers, from the lineage of the Kuru. In the Mahabharata War, Arjuna was a key warrior from the Pandava ...

  2. Jun 16, 2020 · Definition. Arjuna (also given as Arjun) is the great hero of the Indian epic Mahabharata and the philosophical-religious dialogue Bhagavad Gita. His name means “shining”, “silver” and similar terms relating to brightness. He is the most popular champion in Hindu literature, a demigod (son of the storm god Indra), and the third of the ...

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  3. Aug 27, 2024 · Arjuna, one of the five Pandava brothers, who are the heroes of the Indian epic the Mahabharata. Arjuna, son of the god Indra, is famous for his archery (he can shoot with either hand) and for the magical weapons that he wins from the god Shiva. His hesitation before the decisive battle against a branch of his family became the occasion for his ...

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  4. The story of Arjuna. Arjuna is one of the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Arjuna is a central figure in Hindu religion whose name means 'bright', 'shining', 'white' or 'silver'. Arjuna is thus "The Peerless Archer". The third of the five Pandava brothers, Arjun was one of the children borne by Kunti, first wife of Pandu.

  5. Arjuna, the third son of King Pandu and Queen Kunti, was born through divine intervention, blessed by Lord Indra, the king of gods. Raised alongside his brothers—Yudhishthira, Bhima, Nakula, and Sahadeva—Arjuna received rigorous training in the martial arts and weaponry under the tutelage of Dronacharya, the preeminent warrior guru of his time.

  6. Arjuna Character Analysis. Arjuna is the third oldest of the five Pandava brothers and arguably the best warrior among them, as well as perhaps the best archer in the world. His biological father is Indra, and he also has a strong relationship with Krishna (an incarnation of the god Vishnu, who eventually becomes Arjuna’s charioteer), showing ...

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  8. Mar 1, 2024 · Introduction: The Legend of Arjuna. Arjuna, the legendary archer from the Mahabharata epic, is one of the most renowned mythological figures in Indian history. His tale is a captivating narrative of courage, skill, and spiritual enlightenment. As a key warrior in the Kurukshetra War, his divine vision and unmatched prowess in archery shaped the ...