Mahabharata refers to Arjuna by twelve different names. In the story, these names are given when Prince Uttara of Matsya asks Arjuna to prove his identity. The first ten names are spoken by Arjuna himself, while the name Kapi Dhwaja is also used to refer to his chariot, the Nandi Ghosha The names and their meanings are as follow:. Arjuna - silver or shining Phalguni - one born on the star of Phalguna Jishnu - conqueror of enemies Kiriti - one who wears the celestial diadem, Kiriti, presented by Indra Shwetavahana - one with white horses mounted to his chariot Bhibatsu - one who always fights wars in a fair manner Vijaya - always victorious Paartha - son of Pritha, another name for Kunti. Savyasachi - skillful in using both arms, ambidextrous Dhananjaya - one who brings prosperity and wealth in the land he goes to Gudakesha - One who has conquered sleep (gudaka sleep) Kapi Dhwaja - Having flag of Kapi (monkey) in his chariot (Arjunas flag displayed an image of Hanuman from a previous encounter) Parantapa - one who concentrates the most, destroyer of enemies from his concentration Gandivdhanava - one who possessed the mighty bow - Gandiva given by Agni.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Jun 2014 04:56:17 +0000
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