Arjun O Charkanya by Tilottama Majumdar [Hardcover]

Arjun, the third Pandava, was a heroic figure in the Mahabharata, whose equal in valor is doubtful. Four women surrounded his life. First, Draupadi, whom he shared with his four brothers to fulfill their mother's words. Then he married Ulupi, Chitrangada, and Subhadra. Draupadi was Arjun's first wife, but before their conjugal relationship was established, Arjun had to take a vow of celibacy and go into exile for twelve years to uphold a certain condition. Among the five Pandavas, Arjun was the most generous, just, and moderate in speech. He was the beloved friend of Krishna. Yet, why was the responsibility of upholding truth repeatedly entrusted to him? This novel, with its intricate analysis of Arjun's multi-faceted relationships with these four women, intricately weaves the complexities of human character and politics.