51 Lesser Known Tales From the Mahabharata (Mahabharata Companion, #1)

by Sharath Komarraju

the word ‘vijaya’ signifies victory over external events, while the word ‘jaya’ means victory over self. Vijaya implies a victor and a loser, whereas Jaya implies victory for all.

Barbarika’s power came from three divine arrows. When he shot the first arrow, it marked all the objects that ought to be destroyed. The second arrow marked all the objects that ought to be kept safe. The third arrow destroyed all the objects marked by the first and spared all the objects marked by the second.

do not attach yourself to results and emotions. Perform your duty. Accept the consequences, whatever they may be.