पृथिव्यां चतुरन्तायां वर्णॊ मे दुर्लभः समः करॊमि कर्म शुल्कं च तेन माम अर्जुनं विदुः ।। ४-३९-१८ ।।
'I am named Arjuna because of my rare and radiant complexion within the four corners of the earth, and because my deeds are always stainless.' ।। 4-39-18 ।।
'Among humans and celestials, I bear the name Jishnu, for I am unconquerable and incapable of being subdued, a tamer of enemies, and the son of the slayer of Paka.' ।। 4-39-19 ।।