27 Facts About Abhimanyu

Abhimanyu is a character in the ancient Hindu epic Mahabharata.

Abhimanyu was one of the few individuals, along with his father, who knew the technique to enter the Chakravyuha, a powerful military formation.

Abhimanyu was raised by his maternal family in Dvaraka because the Pandavas had been exiled for thirteen years by their cousins, the Kauravas.

Abhimanyu played a significant role on the Pandava side during the Kurukshetra War.

Abhimanyu is a Sanskrit name that translates to "one who is with self-respect".

Abhimanyu is related to the epic's hero Arjuna, who was his father, and Krishna, his maternal uncle who is a key figure in the Mahabharata.

Abhimanyu received military instruction from his uncles Balarama and Krishna as well as his maternal cousin Pradyumna.

Abhimanyu was one of the four warriors who knew this skill, according to Yudhishthira.

Abhimanyu had gotten his wife pregnant before his death, and she later gave birth to a son, Parikshit.

Abhimanyu first engaged in combat with Brihatbala, the king of Kosala, on the first day.

Later, during a terrible battle with Bhishma, Abhimanyu broke Bhishma's flagstaff.

Abhimanyu engaged in combat alongside Lakshmana, son of Duryodhana, on the second day.

Abhimanyu then occupied a position in the semi-circular phalanx Arjuna had built, known as the Ardha Chandra Vyuha.

Abhimanyu fought the Gandharas ferociously and when he invaded Shalya, the Magadha king Jayatsena and his elephant were slaughtered.

Abhimanyu then engaged in combat with Sudishna, Duryodhana, and Brihatbala.

Abhimanyu's death is described in detail in the Abhimanyu-vadha Parva of the Drona Parva, the eighth book of the Mahabharata.

Abhimanyu reminded Yudhishthira that he didn't know the escape from the formation, but Yudhishthira persuaded him that their warriors were following him to help in case of fatal danger.

Abhimanyu then commanded his charioteer, Sumitra, to head for Drona, while Pandavas trailed behind him.

In separate battles, Abhimanyu defeated Duryodhana, Dushashana, Drona, Ashvathama, Karna, Shakuni.

Abhimanyu continued to fight using a chariot wheel even though he was exhausted and hopeless at this point, killing numerous Gandhara soldiers.

The real Sashirekha and Abhimanyu were married in the forest at the time.

In Indonesia, in Javanese wayang culture, Abhimanyu is an important figure.

Abhimanyu is known as Angkawijaya, Jaya Murcita, Jaka Pengalasan, Partasuta, Kirityatmaja, Sumbadraatmaja, Wanudara and Wirabatana.

Abhimanyu is taught military by his father directly, while he got mysticism from his grandfather, Bagawan Abiyasa.

Abhimanyu's wives are Dewi Siti Sundari, daughter of Prabu Kresna, king of the Dwarawati state with Dewi Pratiwi.

Abhimanyu even managed to kill the future crown prince of Astina, namely Lesmana Mandrakumara, son of Prabu Duryodana, by throwing the Pulanggeni kris after penetrating the bodies of four other soldiers.

In 1974, a base named INS Abhimanyu was established symbolizing the character of Abhimanyu.