Why Arjuna is the greatest Archer
After Bhismadev implored Dronacharya to accept the Pandavas and Kauravas as his disciples. He agreed and Dronacharya soon began to train the youthful princes. Dronacharya thought the sons of Pandu and the sons of Dhritarashtra in the use of many weapons, both human and celestial. Although the instruction given to them was the same, still Arjuna, the third son of Pandu, excelled all the students. His lightness of hand and skill was beyond compare. Arjuna became very faithful to Dronacharya and always stayed by his side. One day Dronacharya gave each of his students a narrow-mouthed vessel to fill water. Nevertheless, he gave his own son, Asvatthama, a wide-mouthed vessel so by filling it quickly, he could return to his father and receive special instructions. When Arjuna came to know about this, he filled his vessel by the means of varunastra ( a celestial weapon that could produce water). He came to Dronacharya at the same time as Asvatthama. Arjuna's strong appetite ...
