Notes

Arjun Defeats Karn
Arjun defeated Karn several times - (1) First when the fight occurred at the time of Draupadee's Swayamvar; (2) Then he defeated him when Duryodhan attacked at Kaampilya Nagaree after Draupadee's marriage; (3) Then he defeated him at the time when Duryodhan attacked at Virat Nagar to identify Paandav

Arjun's Chariot
Krishn was Arjun's Saarathee and Hanumaan was sitting on his chariot's flag according to his promise to Bheem. Arjun got this chariot and his Gaandeev bow from Maya Daanav when he saved his life from Agni Dev in Khaandav Van.

Arjun's ten Names
Arjun said to Uttar - "My ten names are - Arjun, Phaalgun, Jishnu, Keeriti, Shwetvaahan, Vibhatsu, Vijaya, Paarth, Savyashachee and Dhananjaya. 
- My complexion is unique like Arjun tree, and my name is stainless, that is why I am named as Arjun.
- I was born on the slopes of Himvaan in a pllace called Satsring on a day when the star Uttaraa Phaalgunee was in ascent, that is why my name is Phaalgun. 
- I am called Jishnu because because I am terrible when I am angry.
- My father Indra gave me a beautiful crown when I was with Him, that is why I am called Keeriti. 
- My horses which were given to me by Agni Deev are white, that is why I am called Shwetvaahan too.
- I have never fought by unfair means in any battle that is why I am called Vibhatsu.
- I always fight till end and I always win, tthat is why I am called Vijaya. 
- My mother's original name is Prithaa, so I am also called Paarth.
- I never frighten my enemies by meanness, I can use my both hands when I shoot my arrows, that I why I am called Savyashachee. 
- I was called Dhanajaya when I conquered all the kings at the time of Raajsooya Yagya and collected wealth from all of them. 

Dharm
One's own nature and duty towards others. Everybody has his own Dharm towards others, so one should follow his own Dharm. To know about one's own Dharm, people should read ethics, religious books and study his own nature.

Divine Pot
Draupadee had a divine pot, given by Soorya, which used to give food until Draupadee had eaten her food.

Ichchhaa Mrityu
This Vardaan was given to Bheeshm (Devvrat) by his father Shantanu when he got pleased on sacrifice of Bheeshm that he wouldn't marry at all so that Satyavatee and Shantanu's children can rule Hastinaapur. In this Vardaan, Bheeshm had full control on his death as whenever he wanted to die, he could die.

Muhoort
About half an hour time.

Note 1
There are five senses - eyes, nose, ears, tongue and skin. And their objects are to see, to smell, to hear, to taste and speak, and to feel.

Praayashchit
Repentance. In Praayashchit, repentance is done by passing through some difficult situations from saying sorry or asking for forgiveness to kill oneself, for example: fasting for a day, or fasting for a week, staying in forest (as Paandu did), slavery to the person, etc. It is meant for purifying the soul.

Raajaa Nal

Saatyaki and Bhoorishravaa
There was an ancient quarrel between these the families of Saatyaki and Bhoorishravaa. Shoorsen, the father of Vasudev and grandfather of Krishn, had a cousin named Sinee. There was a once the Swayamvar for Devakee (the sister of Kans). Sinee went to that Swayamvar and abducted her to make her the wife of Vasudev. There was a powerful king in Kuru House named Somdatt. Somdatt was the son of Baahleek (Shantanu's brother). He resented the act of Sinee and challenged him for fight. Sinee won, caught Somdatt by hair and placed his foot on his chest. This was a great insult to Kuru House. He prayed to Bhagvaan and got a Var for a son who would do the same thing with one of the descendents of Sinee. Bhoorishravaa was the son of Somdatt, and Saatyaki was the grandson of Sinee. 

Shabd-Vedhee Vaan (Arrow)
Shooting the subject only at hearing its sound or voice, not by seeing it or him.

Swayamvar
In olden days when girls grew up of marriageable age their father organized Swayamvar for them - Swayam = self, and Var = husband, means to select a husband herself. The king used to invite many kings and princes from various countries, and the girl, usually carrying Valmaalaa (a garland), used to get introduction of all candidates. Then to whoever she liked, she put the garland in his neck. Sometimes some prince very much wanted to marry her, but she did not put her Varmaalaa in his neck, then there could be fight also.

Some Swayamvar are very famous in Indian history.

Vardaan
Boon. Some good thing to be bestowed on somebody. Normally the God grants this to living being, but sometimes human beings also have so much power that thy can also bestow a boon. When God gives it, He gives according to the person's wishes, but when human beings bestow this, they give it with their own wish.

Varmaalaa
This is a garland which is carried by the girl for whom the Swayamvar is organized. To whoever she chooses as her husband, she put that Varmaalaa in his neck.