Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Arjun’s ten Names / In Detail

Arjun – My complexion is unique like Arjun tree, and my name is stainless, that is why I am named as Arjun.
Phaalgun – I was born on the slopes of Himvaan in a place called Satsring on a day when the star Uttaraa Phaalgunee was in ascent, that is why my name is Phaalgun.
Jishnu – I am called Jishnu because I am terrible when I am angry.
Keeriti – My father Indra gave me a beautiful crown when I was with Him, that is why I am called Keeriti.
Shwetvaahan – My horses which were given to me by Agni Dev are white, that is why I am called Shwetvaahan too.
Vibhatsu – I have never fought by unfair means in any battle that is why I am called Vibhatsu.
Vijaya – I always fight till end and I always win, that is why I am called Vijaya.
Paarth – My mother’s original name is Prithaa, so I am also called Paarth.
Savyashachee – I never frighten my enemies by meanness, I can shoot with my both hands, thats why I am called Savyashachee.
Dhananjaya – I was called Dhanajaya when I conquered all the kings at the time of Raajsooya Yagya and collected wealth from all of them.
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