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The document provides brief character descriptions from the Mahabharata, focusing on key figures such as Yudhishthira, Arjuna, Duryodhana, Krishna, Bhima, Dhritarashtra, and Vyasa. Each character is outlined with their lineage, roles, and significance in the epic narrative. The descriptions highlight the relationships and conflicts that drive the story forward.

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M B Part 4

The document provides brief character descriptions from the Mahabharata, focusing on key figures such as Yudhishthira, Arjuna, Duryodhana, Krishna, Bhima, Dhritarashtra, and Vyasa. Each character is outlined with their lineage, roles, and significance in the epic narrative. The descriptions highlight the relationships and conflicts that drive the story forward.

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Mahabharata Characters

Yudhishthira

Yudhishthira is the eldest of the five Pandava brothers. His mother is Kunti, but his biological

father is the god Dharma (because King Pandu can’t have sex with his wife Kunti). As a

result… read analysis of Yudhishthira

Arjuna

Arjuna is the third oldest of the five Pandava brothers and arguably the best warrior among

them, as well as perhaps the best archer in the world. His biological father is Indra, and he…

read analysis of Arjuna

Duryodhana

Duryodhana is one of the 100 sons of the king Dhritarashtra. He is the main antagonist of

the Mahabharata, instigating and leading a war against five of his cousins: Yudhishthira,

Arjuna, Bhima… read analysis of Duryodhana

Krishna
Krishna is the mortal incarnation of the god Vishnu. He is one of the strongest and wisest

characters in the poem. In the Kurukshetra War, he sides with the Pandavas, acting as

Arjuna’s charioteer… read analysis of Krishna

Bhima
Bhima is the second-oldest Pandava brother, the biological son of a wind god and Kunti.

Bhima is famous for being the most brash and violent of all his brothers, and he is able to…

read analysis of Bhima

Dhritarashtra

Dhritarashtra is the head of the Kauravas, and he has 100 sons with his wife Gandhari, with

Duryodhana being the eldest and most notable. Dhritarashtra is born blind, which seems to

be a symbol… read analysis of Dhritarashtra

Vyasa

Vyasa is a great seer who is traditionally considered the author of the Mahabharata (even

though in the text his assistant, Vaiśampayana, does the actual storytelling). He is known for

compiling the Vedas (holy… read analysis of Vyasa

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