After wandering through several more lands, Arjun finally reached Dwaraka - the kingdom of Krishna. Here, he met Krishna and the two of them embraced each other. Arjun related the incidents of his travels and Krishna listened intently. In the end Krishna said "What has happened has happened exactly the way it was supposed to happen. All this has a purpose Arjun."
When Krishna and Arjun were in Dwaraka, Arjun saw a most beautiful girl and immediately enquired about her to Krishna. "Who is that Krishna? She is one of the most beautiful woman I have seen." To this, Krishna replied that it was Subadhra. Subadhra was Krishna's half sister, i.e. she was born to Vasudeva and Rohini. (Remember that Krishna was born to Vasudeva and Devaki.) Arjun asked Krishna's permission to marry Subadhra for which Krishna told him, "Arjun, There can be no better match for my sister than yourself. However, Balaram, my elder brother, is intented on getting Subadhra married to Duryodhan. Therefore, it is a problem."
Actually,Balaram had taught both Duryodhan and Bheem the art of warfare using the Mace as well as the art Wrestling. While both his students were strong, Duryodhan was technically more proficient. Thus, Duryodhan was Balaram's favorite student. This was the reason Balaram wanted to get his sister married to Duryodhan.
In course of time, Arjun and Subadhra fell in love with each other. Krishna told Arjun to take Subadhra in his chariot and ride away to Indraprastha and that he would talk to Balaram in the meanwhile and convince him. Arjun took Krishna's advice and rode away with Subadhra. Balaram was furious when he learnt this, but Krishna affectionately spoke to his brother and convinced him that Arjun was the right match for Subadhra. Balaram eventually cooled down and sent messengers to intercept Arjun's chariot and bring them back to Dwaraka. Arjun and Subhadra married in Dwaraka and they lived there for a few years. It was during that time that Arjun and Subadhra had a son. This son was called Abhimanyu.
By this time, Arjun's exile period was over and he returned to Indraprashta with Subadhra. Krishna accompanied them.
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Gandivdhari Arjun-The Warrior Prince
Narrativa StoricaArjun was one of the five Pandava brothers of the Mahabharat epic. He was born to Kunti and King Pandu with the energy of Indra, the leader of the gods. At a very young age he got acclaim for the sincerity and skill in archery. He was known for his...
