Arjun said to Uttar - My ten names are

Arjun said to Uttar -

My ten names are - Arjun, Phaalgun, Jishnu, Keeriti,  Shwetvaahan, Vibhatsu, Vijaya, Paarth, 


Savyashachee and  Dhananjaya. 

(1) Arjun - My complexion is unique like Arjun tree, and my name is stainless, that is why I am 

named as Arjun.

(2) Phaalgun - I was born on the slopes of Himvaan in a  place called Satsring on a day when 

the star Uttaraa Phaalgunee was in ascent, that is why my name is Phaalgun. 

(3) Jishnu - I am called Jishnu because because I am terrible when I am angry.

(4) Keeriti - My father Indra gave me a beautiful crown when I was with Him, that is why I am 

called Keeriti. 

(5) Shwetvaahan - My horses which were given to me by Agni Dev are white, that is why I am 

called Shwetvaahan too.

(6) Vibhatsu - I have never fought by unfair means in any battle that is why I am called Vibhatsu.

(7) Vijaya - I always fight till end and I always win, that is why I am called Vijaya. 

(8) Paarth - My mother's original name is Prithaa, so I am also called Paarth.

(9) Savyashachee - I never frighten my enemies by meanness, I can shoot with my both hands, 

thats why I am called Savyashachee. 

(10) Dhananjaya - I was called Dhanajaya when I conquered all the kings at the time of 

Raajsooya Yagya and collected wealth from all of them