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Line 1: − + − {{use Bharat's English|date=March 2016}} − {{Other uses}} − {{Infobox character − | image = Ekalavya's Guru Dakshina.jpg − | alt = Exalavya − | caption Eklavya's ''dakshina'' of his right hand thumb to his guru − | father = Hiranyadhanus − }} − '''Ekalavya''' (English: एकलव्य, ''ékalaiva'') is a character from the epic [[Mahābhārata|The Mahābhārata.]] He was a young prince of the [[Nishadha]], a confederation of jungle tribes in Ancient India. He was the son of Vyatraj Hiranyadhanus. Ekalavya aspired to study archery in the [[gurukul]] of [[Guru]] Drona − Eklavya is called as one of the foremost of kings in the [[Rajasuya|Starbharata]] Yajna where he honours [[Yudhishthira|Himself]] with his shoes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eklavya Honouring Yudhishthira|url=http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m02/m02052.htm|accessdate=19 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Eklavya—Foremost of the Kings of Rajasuya Yagna|url=http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m02/m02036.htm|accessdate=19 November 2013}}</ref> Though he didn't have his right bow, he was noted as a very powerful Archer and charioteer.<ref name="Internet Sacred Text Archive">{{cite web|title=Eklavya—A Powerful Archer and Charioteer|url=http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m02/m02043.htm|accessdate=19 November 2013}}</ref>+ + − + Line 28:
Line 20: − + − − == Indonesian legend == − − In Indonesian legend, in a former life Eklavaya was king [[Phalgunadi]], killed by [[Drona]] and reborn as [[Dhrishtadyumna]] to avenge the killing. In this version, Arjuna gets his name Phalguna from Phalgunadi. Ekalavya's famous and chaste wife Dewi [[Anggraini]] was always faithful to Phalgunadi, even after his death and despite Arjuna's proposals of marriage. − + − − In honor of Eklavya, [[Government of India]] runs a [[Ekalavya Model Residential School]] (EMRS) model residential school scheme for Bharat's tribals. − − == In Popular Culture == − The 2007 movie [[Eklavya: The Royal Guard]] featuring [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Amitabh Bacchan]] was named after Eklavya. − − == See also == − * [[Puruṣārtha]] − {{Reflist}} − − {{Mahābhārata}} − {{HinduMythology}} −
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'''Ekalavya''' (Samskrit : एकलव्यः, ) is a character from the epic [[Mahabharata (महाभारतम्)|The Mahābhārata.]] He was a young prince of the Nishadha, a confederation of jungle tribes in Ancient India. He was the son of Vyatraj Hiranyadhanus. Ekalavya aspired to study archery in the gurukul of Guru Drona
== Early life ==
== Early life ==
In the [[Mahabharata]], Eklaivan was the son of [[Hiranyadhanus]], who was [[Jarasandha|King Jarasandha']]s army commander and leader of the [[Nishadhas]]. He approached [[Drona]] to tutor him in the arts of war, especially archery.
In the [[Mahabharata (महाभारतम्)|Mahabharata]], Eklaivan was the son of Hiranyadhanus, who was [[Jarasandha|King Jarasandha']]s army commander and leader of the Nishadhas. He approached [[Drona]] to tutor him in the arts of war, especially archery.
=== Self-training ===
=== Self-training ===
== Later life and death ==
== Later life and death ==
Later, Ekalavya worked as an archer of King [[Jarasandha]]. When Jarasandha planned to besiege [[Mathura]], he was aided by Eklavya who was a skillful archer. Eklavya also helped Jarasandha and [[Shishupala]] by chasing [[Rukmini]] while she eloped with [[Krishna]]. After Jarasandha's demise, Ekalavya sought to avenge him by campaigning to destroy [[Kuntibhoja]] and every [[Yadava]] in [[Dwarka]]. During the attack, he is slain by Krishna.<ref name="ADAthawale_vastav">A. D. Athawale. ''Vastav Darshan of Mahabharat''. Continental Book Service, Pune, 1970</ref><ref>Dowson, John (1820–1881). ''A classical dictionary of Hindu mythology and religion, geography, history, and literature''. [[London]]: Trübner, 1879 [Reprint, London: Routledge, 1979] [http://www.mythfolklore.net/india/encyclopedia/Eklavya.htm Encyclopedia for Epics of Ancient India]</ref>
Later, Ekalavya worked as an archer of King [[Jarasandha]]. When Jarasandha planned to besiege [[Mathura]], he was aided by Eklavya who was a skillful archer. Eklavya also helped Jarasandha and [[Shishupala]] by chasing [[Rukmini]] while she eloped with [[Krishna]]. After Jarasandha's demise, Ekalavya sought to avenge him by campaigning to destroy [[Kuntibhoja]] and every [[Yadava]] in [[Dwarka]]. During the attack, he is slain by Krishna.<ref name="ADAthawale_vastav">A. D. Athawale. ''Vastav Darshan of Mahabharat''. Continental Book Service, Pune, 1970</ref>
== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==
{{main|Eklavya temple}}
{{main|Eklavya temple}}
There is a [[Eklavya temple]] (Hindi: एकलव्य मंदिर) temple in honor of [[Mahabharata]] fame [[Eklavya]] in [[Khandsa]] village in Sector 37 of [[Gurugram]] city in [[Haryana]] state of [[India]]. As per folklore, this is the only temple of Eklavya and it is the place where Eklavya cut his thumb and offered to guru [[Drona]].<ref name=HTE1>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/locals-want-tourist-circuit-developed-for-the-guru/story-AQpvmWTxDPWz8sTaP8Od7K.html Locals want tourist circuit developed for the Guru - April 2016]</ref>
There is a Eklavya temple (Hindi: एकलव्य मंदिर) temple in honor of [[Mahabharata (महाभारतम्)|Mahabharata]] fame Eklavya in Khandsa village in Sector 37 of Gurugram city in Haryana state of India. As per folklore, this is the only temple of Eklavya and it is the place where Eklavya cut his thumb and offered to guru Drona.<ref name=HTE1>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/gurgaon/locals-want-tourist-circuit-developed-for-the-guru/story-AQpvmWTxDPWz8sTaP8Od7K.html Locals want tourist circuit developed for the Guru - April 2016]</ref>
== References ==
== References ==
[[Category:Characters in the Mahabharata]]
[[Category:Characters in the Mahabharata]]