Which apsara wanted marry Arjuna when he was in Indraloka?
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Urvashi
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Rambha
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Menaka
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Tilottama
When Arjuna visited Indraloka (the heaven of Indra), the celestial nymph Urvashi was attracted to him and proposed marriage. Arjuna, however, politely rejected her advances because he considered her a mother figure (she had once been married to his ancestor Pururava). Insulted by this rejection, Urvashi cursed Arjuna to become a eunuch, which later became a blessing during his incognito year.
To answer this question, we need to understand the story of Arjuna's time in Indraloka. Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, was sent to Indraloka (the abode of Lord Indra) for a short period of time. While he was there, he caught the attention of several apsaras (celestial nymphs) who desired to marry him.
Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) Urvashi - This option is correct. Urvashi, one of the most beautiful apsaras, desired to marry Arjuna during his stay in Indraloka. However, Arjuna politely declined her proposal, citing her as his ancestor.
Option B) Rambha - This option is incorrect. Rambha is another famous apsara, but she did not express any desire to marry Arjuna during his time in Indraloka.
Option C) Menaka - This option is incorrect. Menaka is also a well-known apsara, but she did not seek to marry Arjuna in this particular context.
Option D) Tilottama - This option is incorrect. Tilottama is another apsara, but she did not express any interest in marrying Arjuna during his stay in Indraloka.
The correct answer is A) Urvashi. This option is correct because Urvashi was the apsara who desired to marry Arjuna when he was in Indraloka.