Sages & Others
Barbarika
बर्बरीक
The Warrior of Three Arrows
Who was Barbarika?
Barbarika (बर्बरीक): The Warrior of Three Arrows, one of the sages and supporting figures in the Mahabharata. Grandson of Bhima through Ghatotkacha, a forest warrior whose three divine arrows could end the entire war in moments.
Quick Facts
| Sanskrit name | बर्बरीक |
|---|---|
| Title / Epithet | The Warrior of Three Arrows |
| Faction | Sages & Others |
| Key traits | Invincible, Vow-bound, Selfless, Witness |
| Notable relationships | Grandfather: Bhima, Asked for his head: Krishna |
| Featured in | 1 story |
About Barbarika
Grandson of Bhima through Ghatotkacha, a forest warrior whose three divine arrows could end the entire war in moments. Bound by his vow to always fight for the losing side, he was asked by Krishna for his head before the battle - and granted the boon of witnessing the whole war.
In Their Words
Three arrows are enough - one to mark, one to spare, one to destroy.
Barbarika
Traits
- Invincible
- Vow-bound
- Selfless
- Witness
Story Appearances
Character Arc
- The VowPledges himself to whoever is weaker
- The GiftOffers his head to Krishna
Key Relationships
Places in Barbarika's Story
Drawn from the story Barbarika appears in.
Related Characters
Others counted among the Sages & Others.