“ऊभौ मे दक्षिणो पाणी गांडीवस्य विकर्षणे
तेन देवमनुष्येषु सव्यसाचीत मां विदुः”
In the Virat Parva of the Mahabharata, says Arjuna, “I can pull the cord of my Gandeeva (bow) with both left and right hand, which is why gods and humans know me as Savyasachi (ambidextrous)”.
The legendary archer of Mahabharata appears in this brass statue in a dynamic pose suited for the warrior- powerful yet not forceful. The art of archery comes naturally to him.
Framed by the ornate towering crown, the face of Arjuna is marked by eyes shaped like cowries and long tresses visible on the reverse. The lids of his eyes are almost closed. The perfect archer sees not with the human eyes, but with the sight found within.
Though his legs can not be seen fully in the art, the posture suggests an equal distribution of weight on both feet, highlighted further by the symmetrical fall of the tassels of his waistband.
A discernible smile on his face evokes the persona of a warrior who is self-assured. This is the face of someone who already knows victory will be his.
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