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THE DEATH OF ABHIMANYU

While there was blowing of conchs and cries of victory all over the Kaurava army, Yuyutsu, the son of Dhritarashtra, did not approve of all this. "This is ignoble," he angrily cried.

"Soldiers, you have forgotten your code. Verily, you should be ashamed but, instead, you shout brazen cries of victory.

Having committed a most wicked deed, you revel in foolish joy, blind to the danger that is imminent.

So saying, Yuyutsu threw his weapon away in disgust and left the battlefield.

This young son of Dhritarashtra feared sin.

His words were not sweet in the Kaurava ears, but he was a good man and spoke out his mind.

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