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Arjuna

A central protagonist in the Indian epic Mahabharata, known as a peerless archer and the recipient of the Bhagavad Gita's teachings from Krishna. / A large deciduous tree (Terminalia arjuna) native to India and Southeast Asia, valued for its medicinal bark and timber.
Noun
pl: Arjunas

When referring to the mythological figure, the word is a proper noun and is always capitalized. In this context, it carries a connotation of nobility, internal conflict, and spiritual awakening, specifically associated with the philosophical discourse of the Bhagavad Gita.

When referring to the Terminalia arjuna tree, the word may appear in lowercase in botanical or pharmacological contexts, though it is often capitalized as a common name derived from the Sanskrit word for "bright" or "white," referring to the tree's pale bark.

Meanings

Noun

A large deciduous tree (Terminalia arjuna) native to India and Southeast Asia, valued for its medicinal bark and timber.

The bark of the Arjuna tree is often used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine to treat heart conditions.

Examples

Arjuna struggled with his duty as a warrior before the battle began.

History

Arjuna struggled with his duty as a warrior before the battle began.

Krishna served as the charioteer for Arjuna during the great war.

History

Krishna served as the charioteer for Arjuna during the great war.

The archer Arjuna is famous for his unmatched skill with a bow.

Trivia

The archer Arjuna is famous for his unmatched skill with a bow.

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I wonder if Arjuna felt the same fear we feel today.

The Bhagavad Gita contains the divine dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.

History

The Bhagavad Gita contains the divine dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.

Extracts from the arjuna tree are often used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

Health

Extracts from the arjuna tree are often used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.

The bark of the arjuna tree is known for its cardiovascular benefits.

Health

The bark of the arjuna tree is known for its cardiovascular benefits.

Travel

We saw several massive arjuna trees lining the riverbank in India.

Is this powder made from the arjuna bark?

Health

Is this powder made from the arjuna bark?

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