The ancient sage who is the eternal companion of Narayana, and is identified with Arjuna.
Accounts of this vary across texts and traditions. This entry primarily follows Mahabharata, with other tellings (Puranic traditions (Harivamsha, Bhagavata Purana), Regional retellings) noted where relevant.
Per tradition, not a genealogical relationship.
Nara is a sage, the eternal companion of Narayana. In the Mahabharata, Arjuna is identified as Nara and Krishna as Narayana.
The two sages practised austerities at Badari in the Himalayas. The Mahabharata says that Arjuna and Krishna are the same pair born again, and that they have come back to earth to protect dharma.
This entry is independently written for myVamsam using the sources listed above. Where traditions differ, this entry identifies the relevant tradition rather than presenting one account as universally established fact.