Mahabharata characters & What they stood for / represent

1. MAHABHARATA CHARACTERS &
WHAT THEY STOOD FOR / REPRESENTED
MAHABHARATA CHARACTERS WHAT THEY STOOD FOR /
REPRESENTED

Lord Krishna God in human form, Master
Strategist, Skilful Charioteer
Bhishma Selflessness, Karma Yogi, Celibacy
Dhritarashtra Hypocrisy, Partiality, Filial weakness
Vidura Uprightness, Policy perfect
Drona Martial Arts Expert, Coach, Vengence
Sanjaya World’s first War Correspondent
Kunti Receiver of great boon for progeny
Gandhari Perfect Wife
Karna Status anxiety, Generosity, Loyalty
Yudhishthira Dharma, Compassion, Conscientious
Duryodhana Envy, Wicked, Egotist, Power hungry
Bhima Mighty, Physical Strength, Glutton for
food
Arjuna Best Warrior & Skilled Archer, Best
Student
Draupadi Courage
Shakuni Conspirator, Cheating, Cunning,
Craftiness
Compiled by Shankar Subramanian

2. MAHABHARATA CHARACTERS WHAT THEY STOOD FOR /
REPRESENTED

Duhshasana Brazen, Shameful
Abhimanyu Brave, Fearless
Ashwatthama Revenge, Vengence
Shalya Betrayal, Treacherous, Irresponsible
Vikarna Uncommonly moral, an exceptional
brother
Drupada Betrayal of friendship
Janamejaya Last known Pandava King in Lunar
dynasty who vowed to kill all snakes
in the world
Ekalavya Self taught skilled archer, Known for
his great guru-dakshina to his
teacher
Duhsala Only girl with 100 brothers
Compiled by Shankar Subramanian