Pandavas

Yudhishthira

युधिष्ठिर

The Righteous King

Who was Yudhishthira?

Yudhishthira (युधिष्ठिर): The Righteous King, one of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata. The eldest Pandava, born to Kunti and the God of Dharma.

Quick Facts

Key facts about Yudhishthira
Sanskrit nameयुधिष्ठिर
Title / EpithetThe Righteous King
FactionPandavas
Key traitsRighteous, Truthful, Calm
Featured in158 stories

About Yudhishthira

The eldest Pandava, born to Kunti and the God of Dharma. Known for his unwavering adherence to truth and righteousness.

In Their Words

There is no doubt that he will be supreme among those who uphold dharma.

Yudhishthira

Traits

  • Righteous
  • Truthful
  • Calm

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