Key figures in the Hindu epic Mahabharata include the Pandavas and Kauravas, two families engaged in a monumental struggle for power. The central characters among the Pandavas are Yudhishthira, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Saadva, who represent virtue and righteousness. On the opposing side, the Kauravas are led by Duryodhana, symbolizing ambition and moral conflict. Other significant figures include Krishna, who provides guidance and philosophical discourse, particularly in the form of the Bhagavad Gita. Together, these characters embody profound ethical dilemmas and the complexities of dharma.