How did Arjun get his Gandiva?

How Arjuna got the Gandiva. Agni, God of fire, wanted to devour the forest of Khandavaprastha, to regain his power and splendor. He had enlisted the help of the two heroes, Krishna and Arjuna. Varuna gave the Gandiva bow to Arjuna, as well as two quivers which would provide an inexhaustible number of arrows.

How was Gandiva made?

The bow Gandiva is said to have been made of the celestial tree Gandi and was created by Brahma, who later gave it to Shiva. Later the bow had many owners over time, such as Prajapati (thought it’s unclear which prajapati), Indra, Soma and Varuna. But its association is most remembered with Arjuna.

Who gave birth Vishnu?

In contrast, the Shiva-focussed Puranas describe Brahma and Vishnu to have been created by Ardhanarishvara, that is half Shiva and half Parvati; or alternatively, Brahma was born from Rudra, or Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma creating each other cyclically in different aeons (kalpa).

Why Krishna demanded the Akshaya Patra be brought before him?

Yet, Krishna demanded the Akshaya Patra be brought before him. He took the single grain of rice left in the Akshaya Patra and said that was the most delicious meal he had eaten while he ate the rice grain. Durvasa and his Shishyas came out of the lake after bathing and found something unusual happening to them.

Why Akshaya Patra was not emptied by Pandavas?

With the power of Akshaya Patra, all the sages ate to satisfaction as it would provide unlimited amount of food to eat. Until Draupadi, the last person to eat among the Pandavas feasted, the Akshaya Patra would not be emptied.

Why did Akshaya Patra give Duryodhana a glut?

The presence of Akshaya Patra meant that he could eat satisfactorily until he was content. Not only did he have a big appetite, he also was very strong, so strong that he could defeat hundreds of warriors single handed, which worried Duryodhana a glut.

Who is Akshaya Patra in Mahabharata?

He was the son of the God of Wind, Vayu, which gave him a large appetite which meant he was always hungry. He was also named Vrikodara in accordance to his appetite. It meant “one bearing wolf belly”. The presence of Akshaya Patra meant that he could eat satisfactorily until he was content.