Bhagavad Gita Characters

Lord Krishna

The Divine Charioteer

The Supreme Being and mentor to Arjuna. Krishna imparts the teachings of the Gita, representing ultimate knowledge and the path to liberation.

Key Aspect: Krishna's teachings cover Dharma, Karma, Bhakti, and Jnana (duty, action, devotion, and wisdom).

Arjuna

The Seeker of Truth

A warrior prince and Pandava hero who seeks Krishna's guidance when faced with a moral dilemma before the Kurukshetra war.

Key Aspect: Arjuna symbolizes the human condition of doubt, moral conflict, and the struggle between right and wrong.

Yudhishthira

The Righteous King

The eldest Pandava brother, known for his unwavering commitment to Dharma, even in the face of immense adversity.

Key Aspect: Embodies Dharma, representing the virtues of honesty, integrity, and responsibility.

Bhima

The Mighty Warrior

The second Pandava brother, known for his immense physical strength and fierce loyalty to his family and dharma.

Key Aspect: Represents physical prowess, determination, and the protection of righteousness through strength.

Duryodhana

The Ambitious Prince

The eldest of the Kauravas and the primary antagonist. His jealousy and ambition for the throne of Hastinapur led to the great war.

Key Aspect: Represents the corrupting nature of power, jealousy, and uncontrolled ambition.

Karna

The Tragic Hero

A warrior of unparalleled generosity and skill, loyal to Duryodhana despite his hidden royal lineage as the firstborn of Kunti.

Key Aspect: Represents the struggles of fate, honor, and loyalty, as well as the conflict between duty and personal desire.

Bhishma

The Grand Patriarch

The granduncle of both Pandavas and Kauravas, renowned for his vow of celibacy and unwavering loyalty to the throne of Hastinapur.

Key Aspect: Bhishma represents the principles of duty (Dharma) and sacrifice, raising important moral questions about loyalty.

Dronacharya

The Master Teacher

The martial instructor to both Kauravas and Pandavas, bound by his duty to teach and his loyalty to the throne.

Key Aspect: Dronacharya symbolizes the duty of a teacher and the complexities of loyalty in conflict.

Sanjaya

The Divine Narrator

Charioteer and advisor to King Dhritarashtra, blessed with divine sight to narrate the events of the Kurukshetra war.

Key Aspect: Sanjaya represents divine wisdom and the importance of truthful narration of events.

Dhritarashtra

The Blind King

The blind king of Hastinapur and father of the Kauravas. His physical blindness mirrors his emotional blindness to his son's misdeeds.

Key Aspect: Dhritarashtra represents the blindness of attachment and the consequences of partial judgment.

Shakuni

The Master Manipulator

Maternal uncle of Duryodhana and a master of dice. His cunning and manipulation played a crucial role in instigating the war.

Key Aspect: Represents deception, manipulation, and the destructive power of revenge.

Gandhari

The Self-Blinded Queen

Wife of Dhritarashtra who chose to blindfold herself to share her husband's experience. Mother of the Kauravas.

Key Aspect: Represents devotion, sacrifice, and the consequences of unconditional maternal love.

Characters of the Bhagavad Gita