Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)
Book: Mahabharata Characters
Ekalavya is a tribal prince who aspires to learn archery from Dronacharya. Denied formal training because of social barriers, he practices in secret, worshipping a clay idol of Drona, achieving remarkable skill.
### Aspiring Student
- **Clan**: Nishadha tribe
- **Self-Taught**: Creates a statue of Drona, considering it his guru.
### Key Event
- **Guru Dakshina**: Drona, feeling Arjuna’s status threatened, demands Ekalavya’s thumb to ensure Arjuna remains the best archer.
- **Sacrifice**: Ekalavya unhesitatingly cuts off his thumb, demonstrating ultimate guru-bhakti.
### Moral & Impact
- **Talent Curtailed**: Loses the ability to shoot flawlessly, yet remains loyal.
- **Debate on Fairness**: Raises questions of social prejudice and the cost of ambition.
Ekalavya embodies unmatched dedication and humility. His story reveals the tragic consequences of rigid hierarchies and the lengths one may go to gain a guru’s acceptance.
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