Purusartha

Purusartha is a key concept in Hinduism, which holds that every human being has four proper goals that are necessary and sufficient for a fulfilling and happy life. Dharma – signifies behaviors that are considered to be in accord with rta, the order...

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Kritavarma

According to the Puranas, he was born in the most fearless Andhaka clan of the mighty Yadavas, and son of Hŗidika.Though he is depicted as a devotee of Krishna in the Vishnu Purana, apparently he was not in good terms with Krishna, and was one of...

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Eklavya

In the Mahabharata, Eklaivan was the son of Hiranyadhanus, who was King Jarasandha's army commander and leader of the Nishadhas. He approached Drona to tutor him in the arts of war, especially archery. Self-training Deeply hurt by Drona's rejection,...

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Pradyumna

When Pradyumna grew up, he battled the demon Sambara and killed him using the Vaishnavastra. Soon after Pradyumna became a constant companion of his father Krishna and was well liked by the people of Dvaraka. Pradyumna was a mighty Maharathi warrior.  He...

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Satyaki

Satyaki strongly and passionately favored the cause of the Pandavas over the Kauravas in the Kurukshetra War, despite the fact that the Vrishini army had been promised to Duryodhana by Krishna. Satyaki accompanied Krishna to the Kuru capital, with...

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Bhagadatta

In the Battle of Kurukshetra, Bhagadatta fought on the side of the Kauravas. He was very well known for his skill on his elephant. On the 12th day of the war, he was involved in a fierce battle with Arjuna on his World Elephant Supratika, who was...

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Bhurishravas

Bhurishravas was a prince of a minor kingdom in the kingdom of Bahlika and played a role in the Mahabharata epic.Bhurishravas’ father, Somadatta, once clashed with another prince called Sini. When Devaki, the mother of Lord Krishna was still unwed,...

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Ashwattama

Ashwattama, Son of Drona, is one of the strongest warrior in Mahabharata. He was born immortal because of part incarnation of Shiva and Rudra, due to the strong penances by Drona to Lord Shiva. Like Shiva, He also had a gem on his head. He was also...

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Jayadratha

The first boon from Shiva Jayadratha desires to avenge his humiliation from the Pandavas by defeating them in the battle field. So, Jayadratha performs a rigorous tapasya in order to please Lord Shiva. When Lord Shiva appears before him, Jayadratha...

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Kartavirya Arjuna

Kārtavīrya Arjuna; also known as Sahastrabahu Arjuna) was a legendary king of an ancient Haihayas kingdom with capital at Mahishamati which is on the banks of Narmada River in the current state of Madhya Pradesh. Kartavirya was son of Kritavirya, king...

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Indrajith

   Meghanada was the son of Ravana, the demon king of Lanka and a brave warrior who also joined the fight against Rama and the Vanara sena.  It began with Ravana’s quest for the perfect son Ravana, as we know was immensely powerful,...

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Balarama

Balarama spent his childhood as a cow herder with his brother Krishna. He killed Dhenuka, an asura sent by Kansa, as well as Pralamba and Mushtika wrestlers sent by the king. After the evil king died, Balarama and Krishna went to the ashrama of sage...

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Valli

 Bali killed Dundubhi. Sage Matang had his hermitage at Rishiyamooka Mountain. When the stream of blood fell on his hermitage which resulted from killing of Dundabhi, he wondered about thereason. Suddenly a Yaksha came and revealed the secret...

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Banasura

Bana (also called Banasura), in purana, was a thousand-armed asura King and son of Bali.Banasura is believed to have ruled the present-day central Assam with his capital at Sonitpur (present-day Tezpur, Assam).  According to purana, Banasura...

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Maha bali

Bali was the son of Devamba and Virochana. He grew up under the tutelage of his grandfather, Prahlada, who instilled in him a strong sense of righteousness and devotion. Bali succeeded Virochana as the king of the Asuras, and his reign over the realm...

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Hiranyakashipu

Hiranyakashipu was a powerful Demon king who worshiped  Brahma for a Boon. Brahma granted him the boon because of his hard Tapasya. Hiranyakashipu asked for such a boon which made it impossible for any one to kill him. Hiranyakashipu asked...

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Bhishma

Trained in martial skills by Lord Parashuram himself ( renowned as his favourite disciple ), Bhishma was the most feared warrior in the entire geography of Aryavarta and in multiple generations, having lived a long life. Right from his boyhood when...

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Abhimanyu

Abhimanyu in his previous birth was known as Abhikasura a demon. He was a friend of King Kans who left no stone unturned to kill his nephew Krishna. After Krishna killed Kans, Abhikasura vowed to take revenge on the former. Krishna, sensing the moves...

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DURYODANA

Balarama described Duryodhana's body to be "lightning made flesh". He is revered by his younger brothers, especially Dushasana. Learning martial skills from his gurus, Kripacharya and Dronacharya, he proved to be extremely skilled with the mace. He...

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RAVANA

Ravana was half-Brahmin and half-demon. His father was Vishwashrava, a rishi belonging to the Pulastya clan, and mother Kaikasi belonged to a demon clan. Vishwashrava had two wives - Varavarnini and Kaikasi.  Kuber, the god of wealth was born...

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Kansa

   Kansa, is the tyrant ruler of the Vrishni kingdom with its capital at Mathura. He is the brother of Devaki, the mother of the god Krishna - who slew Kamsa. Kamsa is described as human in early sources and an rakshasa (demon) in the Puranas....

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Kumbakarna

A might gaint. Kumbakarna was powerful and strong. He was invincible. He was not evil, but his blind love for his brother could make him defeat anybody in battle single-handed. Coming to the question: What does Kumbakarna signify in Ramayana or...

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Barbarika

Barbarika was not only a powerful warrior who could defeat armies but also he had his three powerful arrows. The arrows of Barbarika is nothing short of a homing missile's which chases the targets even it is hidden from the sight of Barabrika. The...

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Gatotkacha

Gatotkacha is an important characterin Mahabharata. His name came from his head, which was hairless (Utkaca) and shaped like Ghantam. Gatotkacha was the son of Pandava Bhimasena(BCE 3228-BCE 3102) and Rakshashi Hidimbi. Because of his maternal...

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