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