Throughout the grand epic, the Mahabharata, Arjuna is referred to as the greatest archer alive at the time. Over the years and through several retellings, this particular claim (among many others) has ...

Life often misunderstands strength. We think strength means avoidance, staying distant from anything that harms us. But to ...

Even though Krishna and Arjuna are first cousins – Krishna’s father and Arjuna’s mother were siblings – it is their friendship that dominates the narrative in the Mahabharata. Throughout the epic, ...

Arjuna, a beloved Mahabharata character, exemplifies focus, discipline, and duty for children. His unwavering concentration during an archery test and his courage in facing battles despite fear offer ...

The British Library has a rich collection of Persian manuscripts, including finely illustrated and decorated manuscripts of the Iranian national epic, the Shahnamah of Ferdowsi, but also including a ...

Arjuna is unwilling to fight the Kaurava army. Lord Krishna, who is his charioteer, reasons with him. One reason a person could refuse to fight would be the fear of defeat. But Arjuna is a great ...