Superbly skilled, speedy and strong, Arjuna boasted that he was the world's greatest warrior. But, despite his unquestionable courage, this honorable Pandava prince realized he could not confront Lord Indra's power or even the wiles of a cheeky monkey, without help. He needed divine weapons, such as the Gandiva bow, with its inexhaustible supply of arrows and a special war chariot. Most importantly, he needed the blessings of the gods, especially Lord Vishnu.
