| Mahabharata |
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| Books By Rajaji |
THE THIRD DAY'S BATTLE |
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cloud of locusts the shafts covered Arjuna's chariot, but with amazing skill he raised a
moving fortification around his chariot, with arrows discharged in an unending stream from
his famous bow. At another point Sakuni led a large force against Satyaki and Abhimanyu. Satyaki's chariot was broken to shivers and he had to scramble up Abhimanyu's chariot and thereafter both fought from the same chariot. They were able to destroy Sakuni's forces. Drona and Bhishma jointly attacked Dharmaputra's division and Nakula and Sahadeva joined their brother in opposing Drona's offensive. Bhima and his son Ghatotkacha attacked Duryodhana's division and in that day's battle the son appeared to excel his great father in valour. Bhima's shafts hit Duryodhana and he lay in swoon in his chariot. His charioteer quickly drove the chariot away from the scene, fearing that the forces would be completely demoralised if they saw that the prince had been disabled. But even this movement created -great confusion. Bhimasena took full advantage of the position and worked havoc among the fleeing Kaurava forces. |
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