Then he fought with the hunter hand to hand. This time too Arjuna was easily defeated.

At once Arjuna knew it was not an ordinary hunter he was fighting. He felt humble, and sat down and began to meditate on God Siva.

Slowly he realized who the hunter was. When he knew it was God Siva Himself, he fell at His feet, and pleaded, "God for - give me for fighting you!"

God Siva said: "I forgive you gladly, my child!" And he gave back Arjuna his bow, Gandiva.

God Siva also gave Arjuna many other powerful weapons.

Pasupati is one ofthe many names of Siva.

The weapon he gave, therefore, is known as 'Pasupatastra.' 'Astra' means weapon. Astras are divine weapons.

Arjuna felt happy seeing God face to face.