The ten names of Arjuna are:
Dhananjaya: The Conqueror of immense wealth. Here wealth stands for all valuable things, including the most valuable qualities of personality.
Vijaya: Ever victorious in war, the vanquisher of invincible kings.
Shwetavahana: The Warrior with snow white horses, clad in gold plated armor yoked to his Chariot. The snow white horses symbolize purity of character.
Phalguna: The Exterminator of enemies, born under the asterism Uttara Phalguni.
Kiritin: As a resplendent diadem was placed on his head by his father, Lord Indra after the destruction of the “Nivaatakavachas”, a powerful class of netherworld demons. These demons were said to be invincible and undefeated even by Indra and the gods. Exemplifies that the Crown of success adorns the courageous and self-believing man or “Fortune favors the brave!”
Vibhatsu: One who never performs an act unworthy of himself.
Savyasachin: The Warrior who can draw the bowstring using either hand with equal ease, highly and equally skilled with both hands. This name illustrates the value of skill development through hard work.
Jishnu: The irrepressible one, of lofty and unapproachable standard, the tamer of adversaries, the son of Indra. The hero always has high standards and principles in his life.
Krishna: Dark like a mass of rain clouds, the one who attracts everyone.
Arjuna: Bright, possessing a high character and famed for his pure and stainless deeds.
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