He always wanders in the battle field with a pride and says that he would certainly kill Arjuna. You may obtain victory.’ Then Arjuna said, ‘O brother! My words bestow welfare to the citizens, happiness to you all and are profitable to every one. Then Krishna instructed Arjuna to use divine weapons and kill Karna. Drona continues his onslaught and hears about the death of … Nakula intercepted Karna's chariot and challenged him to a battle. I swear that I would not return from the battle field without killing Arjuna. When he fell on the ground, Bhima came there and recollected the mean deeds that were done by Dussasana in the royal court. Thus, when Karna was crowned as commander-in-chief, he was praised by all the people. Shalya is quick to steer Karna away. BORI CONFIRMS ITS KARNA AND ONLY KARNA WHO SPARES BHIMA. Breaking that car-force into many parts by means of his arrows, Karna, singly and riding on that same car of his, pursued Yudhishthira, who then, exceedingly mangled with arrows and almost insensible, was proceeding slowly for reaching the Pandava encampment with Nakula and Sahadeva on his two sides. Each used some of their prominent weapons on each other. Further Bhima too frightened the army of Duryodhana. But Arjuna killed that serpent. As a result, I have become desperate. Karna did spare the lives of 4 of the 5 Pandavas. He was very much delighted when he saw Kesava and Arjuna approaching him and greeted both of them. When Kshemadhoorti attacked Bhimasena with a sword, Bhimasena killed him by attacking with his mace. Karna, while praising himself said thus, ‘today I would kill Arjuna. Bhima, Nakula and Yudisthira kill the reamining Kaurava brothers, except Duryodhana who hides away. You please, plan for the death of this mean human.’ Having heard the words of Yudhishthira, before Krishna would speak something, Arjuna started speaking thus, ‘When we were fighting with Samsaptakas, Asvatthama reached there while attacking me with his arrows. Struck by that arrow, Karna became helpless and sat down behind his chariot. In the battle field these two are adorned like Yama, the death giver.’ Thus the gods praised Asvatthama and Bhima. Karna spares Nakula's life and tells him to return to the camp, as he is only interested to kill Arjuna. As a result, Karna was very much distressed. Then Arjuna too counter attacked Asvatthama by throwing three sharp arrows on him, because of which, his bow was cut into pieces. When Karna wanted to throw an arrow that could cause a great destruction, the earth stucked right the wheel of Karna’s chariot. Thus, being troubled, Sakuni fell on the ground. So, he asked Salya to take his chariot towards Arjuna. Both threw many weapons on each other. Hence, they were killed. Due to slaughter of the great archer Dronacharya, when the army of Kauravas’ started fleeing away from the battle field, Duryodhana made a great endeavor to stabilize it. Gandhari also started lamenting for the death of Karna. Adam Bowles, Book VIII - Vol 1 & 2, The Clay Sanskrit Library, Mahabharata: 15-volume Set. Thus, being hit by the arrows of Dhanunjaya, Vrushasena fell down and died. In addition to this, Duryodhana ordered the King of Madra, Shalya to be the charioteer of Karna. After learning of the deceptive way his father was killed, Ashwatthama became filled with wrath and invoked the celestial weapon called the Narayanastra, against the Pandavas. The sky was scattered by the arrows that were thrown by both the warriors. Karna Parva was composed in Sanskrit. Bhima chides Karna on becoming army general, and warns him not to block his path. Hence, by the death of Karna, Pandavas joyfully blew the conches and praised Arjuna. Karna easily overpowers Nakula and disarms him, but refuses to kill as per his promise to Kunti. Even Pandavas also started destroying the army of Kauravas. Both of them could obstruct each other’s arrows. He not only struck me with his arrows but also used many harsh words. Jaya, the core of Mahabharata, is structured in the form of a dialogue between the King Dhritarashtra (who was born blind) and Sanjaya (having a divine vision), his advisor, and chariot driver. The crowning incident of this Parva is the final confrontation between Karna and Arjuna, in which Karna is killed. 1 Etymology; 2 Birth and early years; 3 Trouble with Kauravas. I make a true vow that, with your blessings, today, I would certainly kill Karna.’ When Arjuna took such a vow, then Krishna said thus, ‘O king! Sahadeva kills Shakuni Day 18. The demons and guhyakas supported Karna. Later, having hacked the bow of Nakula, Karna killed his charioteer. No warrior of Duryodhana’s army is coming to me, to fight with. But Krishna spurred Arjuna to attack Karna reminding the way Karna killed Abhimanyu by stabbing him from behind- which are against the rules of engagement of the war. O Vasudeva! Duryodhana, son of Dhrtarashtra has shouldered the responsibility of war on you. Even now, in this condition, you roar loudly while calling me.’ While recollecting all the bad deeds that were done by Dussasana in the past Bhima said thus to Krishna and Arjun, ‘O warriors! Then Karna, addressing (his driver) Shalya, said unto him, "Bear me to the Pancalas." Bhima is responsible for slaying all hundred Kaurava brothers in the Kurukshetra War. I would not return from the battle field without killing Karna. The fight between Duryodhana and Yudhishthira was also quite attractive. As long as I won’t pull up the wheel of my chariot that has stuck in the ground, you cannot attack me. Karna got the support from Duryodhana's brothers, but he could not save them from Bhima that day. After seeing the facial expressions of Karna, his charioteer Salya spoke thus with him, ‘O son of Radha! Shocked beyond horror, Duryodhana watches helplessly as Bhima rips out Dushasana's chest . As soon as we came to know that you were hurt by Karna’s arrows we came here to see you. All the kings made a roar of lion, when they saw Karna and Arjun facing towards each other. When Srikrishna, a proficient charioteer, saw that a fire faceted arrow was approaching them he made his chariot go down the earth. Hence today, having used so many weapons, Arjuna could defeat us. As himself being the incarnation of Narayana, he knew about the weapon, as the weapon only targets an armed person while ignoring unarmed ones. Next day, early in the morning, before they go to do their regular rituals, Duryodhana made the great warrior Karna as their commander-in-chief. Then Krishna said, ‘O Arjuna! Then Arjuna attacked him with thousands of arrows those were equal to thunderbolt, because of which, Karna got severe pain. Later, having regained his conscious, without even climbing his chariot, he used a divine weapon called Anjalika and cut the head of Karna, which immediately, fell on the ground. Karna pierced Bhima’s bow, but Bhima took a new bow and threw sharp arrows on Karna. But, O King! Karna can never win over Arjuna, who is a tiger in the form of human. Arjuna too counter attacked him with ten arrows. Thus, there was a terrific fight between those two. He won over me in front of Drshtadyumna and others. He approached Arjuna and said, ‘O Partha! Then Sanjay tried to pacify Dhrutarashtra, while Gandhari was pacified by Vidura. But, when he could not see Yudhishthira, he became panic and said thus to Vasudeva, ‘O Vasudeva! Then Karna used a divine weapon called Bhaargava, because of which, the entire army of Kauravas was protected and the army of Pandavas became very much scared. Karna also, beholding the Dhartarashtra force with all its kings flying away, addressed the ruler of the Madras, saying, "Proceed towards the car of Bhima." Sarmakas and the Varmakas; Exile. He is not a warrior like us.’ While praising the self-respect Salya further said thus, ‘I can never become a charioteer of a son of Suta. Several translations of the book in English are available. So bless him to become victorious and order him to kill Karna.’ When the lord said thus, Yudhishthira embraced Arjuna and ordered him to kill Karna. Thereafter, Yudhishthira threw a mesh of arrows on Duryohana, because of which, he was fainted. But, in the battlefield, by keeping his welfare in my mind, if I use any harsh or delicate words on Karna, you both should bear with me.’ Thus, having received the acceptance of Salya, Duryodhana approached Karna and said thus, ‘Salya accepted to become your charioteer and undoubtedly, he is stronger than Krishna.’. At this juncture, Arjuna stopped attacking Karna. Sorrow was spread in Kauravas’ army and as it was very much scared it flew away from the battle field. Later, he had cut his shoulders and head. But, Karna too, instantly used Brahmastra and could obstruct Arjuna’s weapon. Copyright  2019-21 shrigurumaharishi.org. Hence, create a deployment and become victorious. Then Susharma countered with his Sauparna astra. Their battle, courage and valor are admirable. Karna pierced Bhima’s bow, but Bhima took a new bow and threw sharp arrows on Karna. Bhima and Dushasana engaged in a deadly mace fight. But, Arjuna has got Srikrishna, the respectable, as his charioteer. 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