The Devine chariot raced ahead with Arjun destroying all the army left,right and centre. Then Kambhoja King Sudakshin came there and attacked Arjun with fifteen arrows. Arjun pierced him with seven arrows and wounded him.The king then struck Arjun with three arrows to which Arjun countered by killing his horses and charioteer.Another sharp arrow sped fast from Gandiv and killed Sudakshin immediately.Then Arjun was attacked by Sursen,Sibi and Papati with their elephants and chariots.Arjun fumed at them and killed six thousand chariot warriors.
Srutayu Ayutayu together struck Arjun with Tomar and trident. Arjun leaned back on his flag staff and Krishna also became unconscious for a moment. Before the rivals could celebrate Krishna revived from his stupor and alerted Arjun. The son of Indra released Aindrastr on them. Due to the effect of that Devine Astra Srutayu and Ayutayu got their heads and hands cut and fell on the ground. Along with them five hundred chariot warriors were killed instantly.Arjun killed their sons Niyatayu and Dirghayu when they attacked him with anger.
Duryothan felt dejected and sent his Kalinga ,Anga and Tribal forces to fight with Arjun.The Gandiv sounded relentlessly and within a moment the heads of warriors,the trunks of elephants and chariots rolled on the ground making the field look terrible.Still Yavanas,Sakas and Paradas along with tribals resisted Arjun with multiple weapons.Arjun destroyed all of them just like forest fire burns the trees around.The fire called Arjun burnt Kaurava army persuaded by the wind called Narayan.
Arjun's arrows made the battle ground look like a river of blood.Arjun moved forward and Ambashta king stopped him with a desire to fight.Arjun broke his bow and mace and killed him in a playful manner.
Duryothan felt depressed on seeing Arjun race ahead destroying his forces and kings who came on his way.He rushed towards Drona and blame d him with harsh words.' Your dearest desciple overcame you easily and crushing my army severely.Why did you ignore him? Jayathrath trusted you and stayed in Kurukshetr.But you cheated him like this.Look at the Maharathis around Jayathrath. They were in shock seeing the way Arjun penetrated into the Vyuha and advancing towards them.I remind you it is your duty to save Jayathrath from Arjun."
Drona's face became pale and he replied.' Duryothan,when Krishna drives the chariot faster than the wind,Arjun's arrows strike like lightening and whoever try to follow them will get hurt.You think I will be able to stop them? Never.Moreover I can't run behind him leaving the face of the Vyuha. I am old and he is young and smart.It is better if you go and prevent him now."
Duryothan desparately nodded his head. ' He outsmarted you,defeated Kritavarma,killed Sritayuth,Sudakshin,Sritayu Ayutayu and other kings. And the loss he caused to my army is unthinkable.Not only me but even if Indra comes with his army he can not beat angry Arjun.Tell me an idea so that I won't be a laughing stock before him."
Drona smiled and said.' Ofcourse Arjun is invincible.But I will gift you an armour wearing which you can save yourself from Arjun's arrows." Having said so Drona made Duryothana wear an unpenetratable armour with mantras.Duryothan felt happy and attacked Arjun from backside,
In the meanwhile Arjun advanced towards Jayathrath destroying every one who is around. Binda and Anuvinda attacked him and showered arrows on Arjun and Krishna.Arjun threw a lance with awesome precision and Vinda's head rolled on the ground.Anuvinda furiously struck Krishna with his mace. Arjun got angry and cut his hands,legs and head with one. Single arrow.
Krishna saw Duryothan coming towards them and said.' Parth ,He is the root cause of your miseries. He insulted Panchali in the Dyutasabha and he is venturing to fight with you? How could he come in the range of your Gandiv? Now crush him mercilessly. A great opportunity ahead."
Arjun replied with a smile.' Ofcourse I will tackle him. You know how much torture I experience thinking of Krishnaa's plight on that day.Now see my prowess how I deal with him."
Krishna and Arjun blew their conches.The army around Duryothan lost their hopes for him. But Duryothan challenged Arjun .' If you are the son of Pandu fight with me." He shouted.He then shot ten arrows on Arjun and five on Krishna. Arjun knitted his eyebrows and shot fourteen arrows which could not hurt Dury due to the armour. Krishna expressed his surprise.' What is this Parth? Are you fine? Why are your arrows unable to hurt Duryothan?" Arjun looked at Dury thoroughly and said.' It is the effect of that armour he wore.And he thinks I can't do anything. Foolish Duryothan. Now I will let him know what I can do to him despite that armour."
Arjun then hurled a Divyastr that can pierce any armour given to him by Indra. But Aswathama shot another Divyastr and nullified it. Arjun then told Krishna that he doesn't need Divyastras to crush Duryothan. He killed Dury's horses and charioteer.He then shot sharp small sized shafts into Duryothan's palms and nails . Duryothan wailed loudly unable to bear the pain.Blood oozed from his hands and nails.He retreated back with great pain and eight hundred warriors blocked Arjun's way and shielded Duryothan from Arjun's arrows.
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