Grand father Bheeshm interfered and pacified Dron. ' Gurudron. Karn doesn't know how to honour elders. I beg pardon for his insulting words. This is not the occassion to waste time in arguments. You know who is coming to attack the king. He is ARJUN. I don't need to tell you about his skills.you are his teacher. So please let us plan well and save Duryothan from him." Dron smiled and said.' If you are so generous with your words I will forget everything. Let one fourth of the army go with the cows. Duryothan will go with another one fourth in the front. All of us,you,me Kripa,Aswathama,Bhurisravas,Bahlika,Somadutta,Jayathrath Sakuni and Karn along with Dussasan will be behind the king with half of the army. That way we can stop Arjun reach the king." Bheeshm approved the plan and The cows and Duryothan started for Hastinapur with One fourth army each. In the meanwhile great excitement is seen in heaven as a unique fight is taking place between one single warrior and a huge army. Indra is thrilled to see his son's valour. He settled in his Sudarsan Viman in the sky and waited to see his heroic son fight Kuru warriors . Siddhas,Sadhyas,sages,Gandharvas Devas Stood in groups witnessing the wonderful battle between Indra's son and Kuru army. At that moment Arjun's chariot approached Kuru army . Arjun is still two Krosh away but his sharp eyes observed the vyuha set by his guru. He said.' Uttar,The army is devided into parts. Duryothan must be in the front. I should first tackle him only.Let us not waste time fighting the remaining army. Take the chariot to where Duryothan is fleeing with the cows. That way I will get back the cows and suppress Duryothan." Uttar took the chariot by the left side of that army . Drona saw Arjun moving towards Duryothan and praised his desciple.Suddenly Arjun shot two arrows at his feet as a mark of salutation and two arrows zoomed past his ear enquiring his welfareArjun did the same to Bheeshm,Kripa and Aswathama.Dron lauded him.' See the way he paid respect. He is looking like Sungod,who rose breaking the darkness of the night." Grandfather smiled at his dearest grandson.' After a long time I am able to see my Arjun. He is dearer to noble people.He is warm with his friends. He is a well wisher to the relatives.He is ferocious to his rivals.Is there any one else on this earth who is like him?See his form. He is the ornament to Kuruvamsh.He is not desirous to fight with me. So he is proceeding fast side glancing me with his affectionate looks.His anger is totally directed towards Duryothan. So we should save Duryothan from him." Dron further praised Arjun.' See how smart he is. Within seconds he understood our battle plan." In the meantime Arjun's chariot moved fast and stopped between the cows and the army.Arjun released hundreds of arrows into the sky and caused darkness.The army got confused and are in dilemma and fear.Arjun swiftly went behind the cows and with the help of cow herds changed the direction of the cows. Now the cows are running towards the city of Virat. All this happened within a short span of time. Now Duryothan is within his reach and Arjun is excited.Then Bheeshma and others shielded Duryothan by forming a line and faced Arjun all at once.Arjun smiled at Uttar and introduced him all the Warriors one by one.He said.' Uttar,I won't strike my Guru and Grandfather first. Take me to Duryothan." At that moment Aswathama teased Karna.' See you boasted so much. Arjun is here now fight with arrows not with words." Karna got angry and along with all the Maharathis attacked Arjun.The Gandiv thrummed with menace. No one could see when the arrow is fixed when it is released.Savyasachi is using both the hands much to the surprise of the rivals.The speed with which the arrows are shot is unimaginable.The Gandiv danced to the tune of Arjun with pleasure.Arjun struck many with one arrow and the result is Duryothan's army fell down lamenting . Whoever came to attack him they were burnt by the fury of Arjun.Arjun broke their armours,smashed their weapons and exhibited his superior skills of archery.He broke the vyuha set by his guru by making the army run for their lives.He then faced the Maharathis and shot sharp arrows in abundance.He killed the horses of Karna and wounded his charioteer.By doing sohe challenged Karna for a duel.Vikarn tried to come in between but Arjun broke his bow wounded him and he ran away.Then Karna shot arrows at Uttar and Arjun.As an interesting battle is ahead others looked at them wondering who will win.Arjun shot hundreds of arrows and Karna reciprocated.Arjun addressed him burning with fury.' You are an expert in giving speeches in assemblies.But here you have to fight with arrows not with words. The way you insulted Yajnaseni on that day, you will endure the result right now." Karna retorted.' So you stopped without doing anything on that day because of your Eldest? Now show your heroism." Both of them fought with great energy . Arjun then broke Karna's bow.Karnas army attacked Arjun from all sides.Arjun destroyed them completely. Karn took another bow and continued his attack.Then Arjun shot arrows that pierced Karna's body parts and wounded him severely. Karna withdrew from the battle and disappeared.Uttar is excited and clapped his hands...Uttara came to the terrace with the Fish Target portrait in hand. ' Sairandhri,see this. I stole this from my brothers' chamber. See how nicely he is shooting the target.I also want my father to arrange a Swayamvar for me With another archery test. Will the third Pandav come then?" Panchali's heart skipped a beat.' Princess,Who knows where he is? But Abhimanyu may come and win your Swayamvar. I am sure. Arjun's son is of a suitable age to you." She tried to make Uttara realise she is not meant for Arjun.Uttara stared into her eyes. ' You know him well. He married seven wives. I am sure he may marry eighth time." Panchali turned her face away trying to hide her feelings .She said.' Uttara you are too young to be his wife. Abhimanyu is just like his father. Believe me." Uttara did not reply. Her eyes got fixed on the Brahmin in disguise bending the bow perfectly looking into the water image of the fish and ready to shoot.
Edited by ltelidevara - 8 years ago
comment:
p_commentcount