Editing Arjuna (section)

== Outside Indian subcontinent ==
===Indonesia===
[[File: Krishna and Arjuna in Bali.JPG|thumb|[[Krishna]] and Arjuna statue in [[Bali]], [[Indonesia]]]]
In the [[Indonesia]]n archipelago, the figure of Arjuna is also known and has been famous for a long time. Arjuna especially became popular in the areas of [[Java]], [[Bali]], [[Madura]] and [[Lombok]]. In Java and later in Bali, Arjuna became the main character in several [[kakawin]], such as Kakawin Arjunawiwāha, Kakawin Pārthayajña, and Kakawin Pārthāyana (also known as Kakawin Subhadrawiwāha. In addition, Arjuna is also found in several temple reliefs on the island of Java, for example the [[Surawana]] temple.

==== Wayang story ====
[[File: Wayang show.jpg|thumb|Arjuna [[wayang]] (puppetry) in [[Indonesian culture]], especially [[Javanese culture|Java]]]]
Arjuna is a well-known figure in the world of [[wayang]] (Indonesian [[puppetry]]) in [[Javanese culture]]. Some of the characteristics of the wayang version of Arjuna may be different from that of Arjuna in the [[Indian culture|Indian]] version of the Mahābhārata book in Sanskrit. In the world of puppetry, Arjuna is described as a knight who likes to travel, meditate, and learn. Apart from being a student of Resi Drona at Padepokan Sukalima, he is also a student of Resi Padmanaba from the Untarayana Hermitage. Arjuna was a Brahman in Goa Mintaraga, with the title Bagawan Ciptaning. He was made the superior knight of the gods to destroy Prabu Niwatakawaca, the giant king of the Manimantaka country. For his services, Arjuna was crowned king in Dewa Indra's heaven, with the title King Karitin and get the gift of magical heirlooms from the gods, including: Gendewa (from [[Indra|Bhatara Indra]]), Ardadadali Arrow (from [[Kubera|Bhatara Kuwera]]), Cundamanik Arrow (from [[Narada|Bhatara Narada]]). After the [[Bharatayuddha]] war, Arjuna became king in Banakeling State, the former Jayadrata kingdom.

[[File:Wayang Painting of Bharatayudha Battle.jpg|thumb|Painting of [[Bharatayudha]] war]]
Arjuna has a smart and clever nature, is quiet, conscientious, polite, brave and likes to protect the weak. He leads the Madukara Duchy, within the territory of the state of Amarta. For the older generation of [[Java]], he was the embodiment of a whole man. Very different from [[Yudhisthira]], he really enjoyed life in the world. His love adventures always amaze the [[Javanese people|Javanese]], but he is different from [[Don Juan]] who always chases women. It is said that Arjuna was so refined and handsome that princesses, as well as the ladies-in-waiting, would immediately offer themselves. They are the ones who get the honor, not Arjuna. He is very different from Wrekudara. He displayed a graceful body and a gentleness that was appreciated by the Javanese of all generations.

Arjuna also has other powerful heirlooms, among others: The Kiai Kalanadah [[Keris]] was given to [[Ghatotkacha|Gatotkaca]] when he married Dewi Gowa (Arjuna's son), Sangkali Arrow (from Resi Drona), Candranila Arrow, Sirsha Arrow, Sarotama Kiai Arrow, Pasupati Arrow (from Batara Guru), Panah Naracabala, Arrow Ardhadhedhali, Keris Kiai Baruna, Keris Pulanggeni (given to Abhimanyu), Terompet Dewanata, Cupu filled with Jayengkaton oil (given by Bagawan Wilawuk from Pringcendani hermitage) and Ciptawilaha Horse with Kiai Pamuk's whip. Arjuna also has clothes that symbolize greatness, namely Kampuh or Limarsawo Cloth, Limarkatanggi Belt, Minangkara Gelung, Candrakanta Necklace and Mustika Ampal Ring (formerly belonging to King [[Ekalavya|Ekalaya]], the king of the Paranggelung state).<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=HfoRGLSMZ8kC&q=wayang+arjuna&pg=PA43 |title=Ensiklopedia tokoh-tokoh wayang dan silsilahnya |year=2010 |publisher=Penerbit Narasi |isbn=9789791681896 |access-date=24 January 2021 |archive-date=16 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416075913/https://books.google.com/books?id=HfoRGLSMZ8kC&q=wayang+arjuna&pg=PA43 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url= https://books.google.com/books?id=PClRDwAAQBAJ&q=wayang+arjuna&pg=PA30|title= Enneagram dalam Wayang Purwa|date= 27 May 2013|publisher= Gramedia Pustaka Utama|isbn= 9789792293562|access-date= 21 January 2021|archive-date= 16 April 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20230416075920/https://books.google.com/books?id=PClRDwAAQBAJ&q=wayang+arjuna&pg=PA30|url-status= live}}</ref>