Matali.

 “Matali” most commonly refers to the divine charioteer in Hindu mythology:

In Hindu sacred texts such as the Vāmana Purāṇa, Mahābhārata and Rāmāyaṇa, Mātali (also Matāli) is the skilled celestial charioteer of Indra, king of the gods .

Born to sage Shamika and Tapasvini, his twin appeared during an earthquake and flew directly to Indra to serve as his divine charioteer .

In the Rāmāyaṇa: Indra sent Matali to offer his chariot, bow, and weapons to Rāma during the battle against Rāvaṇa, significantly aiding the hero .

In the Mahābhārata: Matali drives Indra’s chariot for Arjuna, conveying him to Svarga and assisting in battles against powerful foes like the nivatakavāchas and kalakeyas with strategy and counsel .

He also acts for Indra as messenger—bringing King Dushyanta to assist in the war against the asuras in Kālidāsa’s Abhijñānaśākuntalam, and engaging in philosophical dialogue with King Yayāti about life and the soul .

Matali often symbolizes divine guidance, loyalty, and the bridge between gods and mortals in mythology .