Arjuna Vanavāsa Parva examines the incident that forces Arjuna into exile and questions whether it was truly a punishment or a turning point in his evolution. It follows his journey across forests and kingdoms, where he gains weapons, alliances, and spiritual discipline far beyond what he possessed before. The episode shows how this period expands Arjuna’s capability—martially, mentally, and cosmically. It also makes clear that what seemed like a setback actually positioned him as the decisive force he would become in the war.