12 Names of Arjuna
Other Names of Arjuna, the greatest archer of the world came to known by:-
1. Dhananjaya
This name is about the auspiciousness that Arjuna brought along with himself. Dhanañjaya means “one who can conquer over riches.” .he conquered over many kings and lands and thus brought riches to the kingdom of his older brother.
This name is about the auspiciousness that Arjuna brought along with himself. Dhanañjaya means “one who can conquer over riches.” .he conquered over many kings and lands and thus brought riches to the kingdom of his older brother.
2. Savyasachi
Arjuna was capable and skillful in wielding Gandiva and other weapons using both arms, (ambidextrous), and therefore he was called Savyasachi, the one who can wield using both hands.
Arjuna was capable and skillful in wielding Gandiva and other weapons using both arms, (ambidextrous), and therefore he was called Savyasachi, the one who can wield using both hands.
3. Vijaya
As clear from the name itself, it means the Victor and Arjuna was never defeated in a war.
As clear from the name itself, it means the Victor and Arjuna was never defeated in a war.
4.Jishnu
Jishnu is a literal name given to Arjuna and it means the conqueror of enemies. Without doubt, he remained true to his name!
5. Kiriti
Being the son of Indra, he wore the celestial diadem, Kiriti, presented by Indra, and therefore was called by this name.
6. Vibhatsu
Arjuna was so called because he created scenes of bibhatsa (terror) during war with his enemies.
Arjuna was so called because he created scenes of bibhatsa (terror) during war with his enemies.
7. Falguni
Because Arjuna was born under the star named Uttara Phalguni, he was called by this name.
Because Arjuna was born under the star named Uttara Phalguni, he was called by this name.
8. Gudakesha
Like Lord Krishna was called Rishikesha, Arjuna was called Gudakesha, which means having thick beautiful hair.
9. Krishna
It is a lesser known name of Arjuna–he was also called Krishna, the one who attracts.
10. Shvetavahana
As clear from the name itself, it should be about the chariot or vehicle. Because Arjuna had white horses mounted, he was called by this name.
As clear from the name itself, it should be about the chariot or vehicle. Because Arjuna had white horses mounted, he was called by this name.
11. Kounteya
As Arjuna was the son of Kunti ,he was referred as Kounteya literally meaning Son of Kunti
12.Partha
Kunthi was actually named by birth as Pritha by her father Shurasena. Then, Kunthibhoja, Shurasena’s cousin adopted her as he was childless. He then named her Kunthi.Thus Son of Pritha came to be known as Partha (Son of Pritha). While there another meaning to his name, Partha is a Sanskrit word which means ‘one who never misses his target’. Since Arjun was the greatest archer of the time
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