
And with the third, Krishna,’ he said boastfully." Another version of the story goes thus, "Barbareek had come to Kuru-kshetra armed with just three arrows. In other words, with one arrow he can fix all his targets and with the other, he can destroy them. On using the third arrow, it will destroy all the things that are not marked and then return to his quiver. If he uses the second arrow, then the second arrow will mark all the things that he wants to save. He stated that the first arrow is used to mark all the things that he wants to destroy. Barbarika replied that a single arrow was enough to destroy all his opponents in the war, and it would then return to his quiver. Krishna then asked Barbarika how he'd finish the great battle with just three arrows. When asked how many days he would take to finish the war alone, Barbarika answered that he could finish it in one minute. Krishna disguised as a Brahmin, stopped Barbarika to examine his strength. In this manner, Lord Krishna asked each warrior and received an answer. Arjuna told Krishna it would take 28 days for him to complete the battle by himself. When Karna was asked, he said he would take 24 days. Dronacharya replied that it would take him 25 days. Bhishma answered that he would take 20 days to finish the war. He rode to the field on his Blue Horse equipped with his three arrows and bow.īefore the Mahabharata war began, Lord Krishna asked all the warriors how many days it would take to finish the Mahabharata war alone. He promised his mother that if he felt the urge to participate in the battle, he would join the side which would be losing. When Barbarika learnt that the battle between the Pandavas and the Kauravas had become inevitable, he wanted to witness what was to be the Mahābhārata War. Hence, Barbarika came to be known as "Bearer of Three Arrows". The gods ( ashtadeva) gave him the three infallible arrows. He learnt the art of warfare from his mother. Even in his childhood, Barbarika was a very brave warrior. Ghatotkacha was the son of Bhima and Hidimbi.

Many call it Neela Ghoda or "blue horse."

Haare Ka Sahara: Literally: "Support of the defeated" Upon his mother's advice, Barbarika resolved to support whoever has less power and is losing.

Sheesh Ke Daani: Literally: "Donor of Head" As per the legend related above.His mother and relatives used to call him by this name before the name Shyam given by Krishna. Barbarika: Khatushyam's childhood name was Barbarika.2 Barbarika (Belarsen) and his dialogue with Krishna.
