[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975) › c7.2463 # Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature c7.2463 Purāṇic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive Dictionary with Special Reference to the Epic and Purāṇic Literature c7.2463 - **Language:** English ### [c7.2463](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.2463) KIRĀTĀRJUNĪYA. During the life in exile in the forest of the Pāṇḍavas, Arjuna performed penance to propitiate Śiva in the Himālayas. Disguised as a forest-hunter Śiva appeared on the scene and tested Arjuna's valour. Arjuna won in the test and was presented the Pāśupatāstra by Śiva. The story is told in Chapter 167 of the Vana Parva. (See under Arjuna). - [Previous: c7.2462](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.2462) - [Next: c7.2464](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.2464) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7) ## Cites (1) - [Mahābhārata](https://indike.org/pramana/in.lit.mahabharata.vyasa) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.2463](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.mani-1975.c7.2463) · Pramāṇa