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Arjuna

Arjuna is a central character in the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, one of the two great Sanskrit epics of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana. Arjuna is the third son of King Pandu and Queen Kunti, and is one of the five Pandava brothers, who are the protagonists of the epic. He is renowned for his archery skills and is a key figure in the great Kurukshetra War, which is the central event of the Mahabharata. Arjuna's name in Hebrew is ארג'ונה, in Bengali it is অর্জুন, in Tamil it is அர்ஜுனன், and in Telugu it is అర్జునుడు. Arjuna is also a significant character in the Bhagavad Gita, a philosophical discourse given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. This dialogue covers various philosophical and spiritual themes, including duty, righteousness, and the nature of the self. Arjuna's character embodies the ideals of a warrior, a devotee, and a seeker of truth, making him a revered figure in Hindu tradition.

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Arjuna
Hero of Indian epic Mahabharata
Arjuna
Arjuna is one of the central characters of the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata. He is the third oldest of the five Pandava brothers and is widely recognised as the most distinguished among them. He is the son of Indra, the king of the gods, and Kunti, wife of King Pandu of Kuru dynasty—making him a divine-born hero. Arjuna is famed for his extraordinary prowess in archery and mastery over celestial weapons. Throughout the epic, Arjuna sustains a close friendship with his maternal cousin, Krishna, who serves as his spiritual guide.
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