Arjuna

Arjuna (Sanskrit: अर्जुन, IAST: arjuna) is a central character of Mahabharata. Arjuna was the son of Indra born to Pandu and Kunti. Arjuna is considered an incarnation of Rishi Nara, the life-long companion of Rishi Narayan. He was the third of the Pandava brothers and was married to Draupadi, Ulupi, Chitrāngadā, and Subhadra (Krishna's sister). His four children included Shrutakarma from Draupadi, Iravan from Ulupi, Babruvahana from Chitrangada and Abhimanyu from Subhadra. Arjuna was an Atimaharathi and was equal to 12 Maharathis.

The word Arjuna means "white", "clear" and "silver". The other names by which Arjuna was called include the following:

• Vijaya – always victorious, invincible or undefeatable.
• Dhanañjaya – one who wins prosperity and wealth.
• Savyasāchin – ambidextrous in archery.
• Shvethavāhana – one with milky white horses mounted to his pure white chariot.
• Parantapa – one who chastises the enemies.
• Gāndīvadhanvan – one who possessed the mighty bow named Gandiva which was created by Lord Brahma.
• Gudākesha – one who had control over sleep; also one who has curly hair.
• Bībhatsu – one who always fights wars in a fair manner.
• Kapidhvaja – having flag of Kapi (monkey) on his chariot.
• Kirīti – one who wears the celestial diadem, Kirita, presented by God Indra.
• Jishnu – triumphant.
• Pārtha – son of Pritha, also known as Kunti.
• Phalguna – born under the star Uttara Phalguni (Denebola in Leo).
• Madhyapāndava – the middle of the Pandavas, younger than Yudhisthira and Bhima and elder than Nakula and Sahadeva.