Some morons always claims on the basis of fanfictions that Arjuna had killed some warriors unfairly but the truth is that they will never be able to prove it from BORI CE because no one was killed unfairly by the hands of Arjuna. The epic sings the glory of Arjuna multiple times for his fair fighting. I will post some of the narratives from Mahabharata which praise Arjuna for fighting fairly.
1) Here Arjuna says that he won't fight unfairly in Kuru war.
Udhyoga Parva, Chapter No. 195, Mahabharata CE by BORI, Dr. Bibek Debroy translation
I possess the terrible and great weapon that Pashupati gave me when there was a duel with the hunter.At the end of a yuga, that is employed by Pashupati to destroy all the beings. O tiger among men! I know how to use that. Gangeya does not know this, nor do Drona and Goutama. O
king! Neither do Drona’s son and the son of the suta. One should not use such divine weapons to kill ordinary people in battle. Without resorting to deceit, we will vanquish our enemies in battle.
2) Here Arjuna got an opportunity to kill Bhagadatta's elephant but remembering the rules of war he didn't kill that elephant.
Drona Parva, Chapter No. 27, Mahabharata CE by BORI, Dr. Bibek Debroy translation
On seeing that the elephant was descending, like angry Death, Janardana quickly wheeled the chariot, so that it93 remained on the left. Dhananjaya thus got an opportunity to slay the mighty elephant and its rider. But remembering his dharma, he did not do this.
3) Here Arjuna didn't kill those warriors who were retreating and had fallen down by remembering the vow of warriors.
Drona Parva, Chapter No. 31, Mahabharata CE by BORI, Dr. Bibek Debroy translation
Some wailed in lamentation. Still others roared. Slain by Partha’s arrows, some fell
down, deprived of their lives. Remembering the vow of warriors, Arjuna did not kill the warriors who had fallen down, or were falling down, or were retreating. Most of the Kurus were shattered and, devoid of their chariots, were in retreat.
4) When all the warriors from both sides were tired on 14th night, Arjuna stopped fighting then. Even enemies had to praise Arjuna for it that time.
Drona Parva, Chapter No. 159, Mahabharata CE by BORI, Dr. Bibek Debroy translation
‘“O bull among men! On discerning that this was the state of affairs, Bibhatsu spoke loudly. ‘All you, and the mounts, are exhausted and blind with sleep. The soldiers are covered in darkness and a lot of dust. If you so think, let the soldiers desist from fighting. In the field of
battle, let them close their eyes for a while. Let them sleep and rest until the moon rises. Then, for the sake of heaven, let the Kurus and Pandavas fight again.’ Having heard the words of the one who observed dharma, the soldiers who knew about dharma found this acceptable
and loudly spoke to each other.
Having obtained some rest and
sleep, your soldiers also honoured the brave Arjuna and said, ‘The Vedas and all weapons are vested in you. You possess intelligence and valour. O mighty-armed one! O unblemished one! You have dharma and compassion for beings. O Partha! Since we have obtained assurance
from you, may you be prosperous. O brave one! May you swiftly obtain all those things that are dear to your heart.’
5) Dhrishtaduyma was not capable of killing Drona fairly hence Shri Krishna gave advice that Drona should be killed unfairly and everyone agreed with him but Arjuna was the only one who didn't approve his words that time still some people cry that Arjuna was an unfair warrior.
Drona Parva, Chapter No. 165, Mahabharata CE by BORI, Dr. Bibek Debroy translation
On seeing that they were afflicted by Drona’s arrows, Madhusudana, who wished for the victory of the sons of Pandu, spoke these words.
“He is supreme among the wielders of weapons. He is like the leader of a herd of leaders. He is incapable of being vanquished by the enemy in battle, even if it were to be the slayer of Vritra himself. O Pandavas! Therefore, abandon dharma and seek to ensure victory. Otherwise, the one on the golden chariot will kill all of you in the battle. It is my view that he
will not fight if Ashvatthama has been killed. Therefore, let someone utter a falsehood and tell him that he has been killed in the battle.” Dhananjaya, Kunti’s son, did not approve of these words. But all the others approved, Yudhishthira with great difficulty
6) Arjuna requested Dhrishtadyumna to not kill Drona
The mighty- armed Dhananjaya, Kunti’s son, said, ‘O Drupada’s son! Let the preceptor remain alive. Do not
kill him. He should not be killed.’ The soldiers had also said that he should not be killed. Arjuna, overcome with compassion, had said this repeatedly. Arjuna was overcome with compassion and so were all the kings. But disregarding them, Dhrishtadyumna killed Drona,
7) After Kuru war, Arjuna was praised by the Panchalas for his fairness in fighting
Souptika Parva, Chapter No. 08, Mahabharata CE by BORI, Dr. Bibek Debroy translation
He is compassionate towards all
beings. Partha Dhananjaya does not kill one who is sleeping, one who is distracted, one who has cast aside his weapons, one who has joined his hands in salutation, one who is running away, or one
whose hair is dishevelled.
8) After Kuru war, Shri Vyasa Deva called Arjuna a virtuous and righteous warrior.
Souptika Parva, Chapter No. 15, Mahabharata CE by BORI, Dr. Bibek Debroy translation
‘Vyasa replied, “O son! Partha Dhananjaya knew about the weapon brahmashira. However, he did not release it out of rage, or to slay you in this encounter. In the encounter, he wished to pacify the
weapon that had been released by you. Arjuna released it, and withdrew it again. He obtained instruction in the use of brahmastra from your father. However, the mighty-armed Dhananjaya was
compassionate and did not deviate from the dharma of kshatriyas. He possesses fortitude and is virtuous. He has knowledge of all the weapons and is righteous. Why do you wish to kill such a
person and his brothers?
9) Arjuna didn't commit a terrible act in battle thats the reason, one of his names was Bibhatsu
Virata Parva, Chapter No. 39, Mahabharata CE by BORI, Dr. Bibek Debroy translation
I have never committed a terrible act in battle. Therefore, I am known among gods and men as Bibhatsu.
Conclusion :- Since Leftist aren't able to prove that Arjuna was an unfair warrior from the direct references so they resort to the cross references but even those cross references are clearly refuted by other cross references which says that Arjuna was always a fair warrior. Hence we can safely conclude that there's no evidence of Arjuna being an unfair warrior in the Mahabharata CE by BORI
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