Abhimanyu

Abhimanyu is a character of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. He was the son of 3rd Pandava prince Arjuna and Yadava princess Subhadra.

This article is about tragic hero of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. For other uses, see Abhimanyu (disambiguation).

Abhimanyu
Uttarā pleads to Abhimanyu as he leaves for the war
In-universe information
WeaponSword, Bow and arrows Spear Gada
FamilyArjuna (Father)
Subhadra (Mother)
SpouseUttara and Vatsala/Sashirekha
ChildrenParikshit

Etymology and epithets
  • Arjuna Putra (अर्जुन पुत्र) - true successor of Arjuna. Abhimanyu was one of the greatest archers in the world .
  • Subhadranandan (सुभद्र नंदन) - son of Subhadra.
  • Soubhadri (सौभद्रि) - son of Subhadra.
  • Chandra Putra (चंद्र पुत्र) - son of Moon god Chandra.
  • Krishna Shishya (कृष्ण शिष्य) - the disciple of Krishna.
  • Raudra dhari (रौद्रधारी) - one who possessed the mighty bow named Raudra which was given by his uncle Krishna.

References

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