10 Mahabharat Arjun Quotes in English

Mahabharata is one of the greatest wars and epic of ancient India. It is not just a battle between the two clans Pandavas and Kauravas, but a rich source of some of the greatest lessons of life. It claims that vices like anger, hatred, and pride can overwhelm an individual and lead to the devastation of human entities. 

Further, it also sets an example of how war can be destructive for human life and in what way can materialities of life drive one away from morality, knowledge, and karma. 

Arjuna was the third of the five Pandava brothers and a great warrior. He not only received the knowledge of Bhagavad Gita from his mentor Lord Krishna before the battle but is also known to kill mighty warriors like Karna. 

The Mahabharata short quotes contain important lessons that one can learn from all the characters of this great Indian epic. These quotes on Mahabharata educate one about the essence of life and its virtues. 

This article specifically covers some of the important quotes said by Arjuna in this Indian epic. 

Mahabharat Arjun Quotes in English 

1. “Seek not to terrify those that are skilled in weapons, for weapons hurled at them vanish like froth.”

2. “What thy thyself said unto me at that time (at the approach of the Battle), Kesava, through affection, has, all been forgotten by me ... Repeatedly, however, have I been curious on the subject of these truths.”

3. “There are worlds attained by those who touch brahmanas, cattle and fire with their feet and those who release plegm, excreta and urine in water. If I do not kill Jayadratha, let those terrible ends be mine.”

4. “As the slaughter of my preceptor can never be accomplished by me, so, king, I can never consent to give thee up. son of Pandu, I would rather yield up my life in battle than fight against my preceptor. This son of Dhritarashtra desireth sovereignty, having seized thee as a captive in battle. In this world he will never obtain the fruition of that desire of his. The firmament itself with its stars may fall down, the Earth herself may split into fragments, yet Drona will, surely, never succeed in seizing thee as long as I am alive. If the Wielder of the thunderbolt himself, or Vishnu at the head of the gods, assist him in battle, still he shall not succeed in seizing thee on the field. As long as I am alive, great king, it behoveth thee not to entertain any fear of Drona, although he is the foremost of all wielders of weapons. I further say unto thee, monarch, that my promise never remains unfulfilled. I do not recollect having ever spoken any untruth. I do not recollect having ever been vanquished. I do not recollect having ever, after making a vow, left the least part of it unfulfilled.” - Arjuna to Yudhishthira

5. “I am neither the science of arms (personified) nor Rama endued with superhuman powers! I am only a Brahmana who is the foremost, of all warriors of all wielders of weapons.” – Arjuna to Karna, Mahabharata

6. “I have obtained, O king, a bow and weapons and arrows and energy and allies and dominions and fame and strength. Those are always difficult of acquisition, however much they may be desired.” – Arjuna to Yudhishthira Mahabharata

7. “He, is a Kshatriya in every thing who increases his fame and possessions by the subjugation of his enemies.” – Arjuna to Yudhishthira, Mahabharata

8. “Concentration of attention, exertion and destiny exist as the three causes of victory.” – Arjuna, Mahabharata Quotes

9. “Those that have become Munis desirous of achieving tranquility of souls, obtain yellow robes with ease.” – Mahabharata, Arjuna Quotes

10. “Every merit exists by the side of valor in an incipient state.” – Arjuna, Mahabharata Quotes