As a child, I always wondered, who could be the greatest warrior of all but could never come to any conclusion. He had everything, yet he ended up having nothing. Hinduism views Lord Shiva as the personification of the Supreme Godhead or the absolute principle. It has to be Lord Shiva. He has with him a powerful bow called as gandiva. Arjuna is described as the finest archers in Hindu mythology. I will make my points in why Arjuna was the best archer. But all the great stories are made infinitely cooler by the presence of these divine weapons from Hindu mythology. Time and again, these warriors have showed their greatness in various stories spread across various generations of Hindu mythology. The bow was supposed to be unbreakable. Another of his names was Vibhatsu, or 'one-who-shirks-from-doing-an-ignoble-act'. Hindu mythological wars are the battles described in the Hindu texts of ancient India.These battles depicted great heroes, demons, celestial weapons and supernatural beings. Hindu Mythology is vast and we have numerous warriors with great powers to conquer their enemy. Now this story has two children abandoned by their fathers. 4. Mohini: She is the female manifestation of Lord Vishnu and could make anyone do anything with her charm.She was one of the strongest weapons the Gods could use against the Rakshasas. He was known as Sabyasachi, since he was ambidextrous. The arrows in the quivers never get over. Don't believe us? But that's okay. That is why he is also worshipped in the form of Linga which symbolizes the source of all cosmos. Dushyant and Bharat. Indian Mythology (by ApamNapat) Home Intro Sitemap: Arjuna - The Peerless Archer. ARJUNA, if you consider all characters in the epic except Krishna. Hinduism boasts of a rich and varied mythos that still remains relevant in nations across the world today. And it is not just the bow. She has a love that is as strong as her anger. He was a well known warrior of his times and being his disciple was a matter of pride. Along with the bow come two quivers of arrows. They are thought provoking and divisive, as works of art are meant to be. The reasons, one may argue would his deeds, or the company he kept,but at the… 5. There is only one way to settle this question. Comparing Arjuna and Karna * On a warrior level they both were equal. Kali Devi: She is called the mother goddess as she worships her own children.She is a gentle mother and a fierce warrior. 1. Karna then turned to Arjuna and said, "You are priding yourself on being the best archer in the world. Here are a few dads from Hindu mythology who just weren't the best, or even there, when their kids needed them the most. Also Read: Father's Day: A letter to gay fathers, for being the bada** champions they are. Their stories are entertaining and relevant. Major wars were fought with the aim of upholding the Dharma (righteousness that brought prosperity to humanity) over Adharma (wickedness that causes humanity to suffer). He was the best archer in the world. Of course, Krishna will rank higher than anyone else, due to the fact that he was an incarnation of the Ultimate Lord Vishnu, who was the source of all mystic power. Karna - The most virtuous warrior from Mahabharata In Indian mythology, I don't come across anyone who is as gifted as Karna, and at the same time, most unfortunate as well. There is only one way to settle this question. Though he has his flaws, for example he was partial towards Arjuna as when he met an equally gifted archer in form of Ekalavya, he did not hesitate and asked for his thumb as Gurudakshina, to ensure that Arjuna remains the best archer in their times. The gandiva is the strongest bow ever created. If you will meet me in combat, I, the disciple of the sage Parashurama , will defeat you and prove to … • Introduces children to one of the most colorful characters of Hindu mythology • Illustrated throughout with glowing full-color paintings in traditional Indian style ... Best Sellers Rank: #3,489,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #90 in Children's Hindu Fiction I see a lot of people supporting Karna and Ekalavya.