About Abhimanyu in Mahabharat

Abhimanyu was a significant character in the Indian epic, the Mahabharata. He was the son of Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, and Subhadra, the sister of Lord Krishna. Abhimanyu was known for his exceptional skill in warfare, particularly in archery.

Abhimanyu is most famous for his role in the Kurukshetra War, the central conflict of the Mahabharata. Despite being very young, he displayed incredible valor and prowess in battle. His most notable feat was his entry into the Chakravyuha, a complex military formation, during the war.

Abhimanyu learned how to penetrate the Chakravyuha while still in his mother's womb, as Arjuna narrated the strategy to Subhadra. However, he only learned how to enter the formation, not how to exit it. Nonetheless, Abhimanyu bravely entered the Chakravyuha during the war and fought valiantly against overwhelming odds. He managed to defeat numerous warriors, but ultimately, he was surrounded and killed unfairly by multiple warriors attacking him simultaneously.

Abhimanyu's death was a moment of great tragedy in the Mahabharata, as he was admired for his bravery and skill despite his young age. His story is often remembered as an example of courage and sacrifice in the face of adversity:

1. Abhimanyu was trained by the greatest warriors of Dwapara Yuga, namely Arjuna, Lord Krishna and Balarama.
2. Abhimanyu was trained by his father Arjuna to such an extent that he became an Atiratha (a warrior capable of fighting with 60,000 enemy warriors simultaneously).
3. Abhimanyu received all the human and celestial weapons from Arjuna.
4. Abhimanyu almost defeated Kourava commander Bhishma on the 1st day of Kurukshetra war.
5. Abhimanyu invoked powerful weapons on the 13th day which he received from Arjuna and Lord Krishna.
6. Abhimanyu received the bow called Raudra (which belonged to Lord Shiva) from his maternal uncle Balarama.
7. Abhimanyu was the only warrior (apart from Lord Krishna, Arjuna, Pradyumna) who knew the art to penetrate through Chakra Vyuha (most complex military formation).
8. Abhimanyu defeated Karna and killed six counsellors of Karna on the 13th day.
9. Abhimanyu defeated the other foremost Kourava warriors like Drona, Kripa, Shalya and Ashwatthama.
10. Abhimanyu single-handedly caused carnage inside Chakra Vyuha while the other Pandava warriors were checked by Jayadratha at the entrance of the formation