Aswathama's Midnight Revenge

Aswathama,Kripa and Kritavarma sat round the dying Duryothan wailing bitterly at his pathetic state.They blamed Bheem for being unrighteous and merciless. Aswathama said." Yuvaraj. Please let me take revenge by killing the Panchalas and Pandavas.I would like to destroy them completely. Give me permission." Duryothan took water and sprinkled it on Aswathama." I entrust the responsibility of war to you. Please do me favour by wiping off the rivals.May God help you in your endeavour. I will breathe my last only after hearing the good news.

Meanwhile Yudhishtir sent Krishna to Dhritarashtra to console him and Gandhari who lost all her son's.

Krishna did his job well but hurried to get back to Pandavas as his instinct told him of the forthcoming massacre.

When he reached back Arjun expressed surprise." I thought you will come in the morning. Why did you trouble yourself at this odd our of night?

Krishna pulled him out of the Sibir. Let us go to Samanta Panchak and spend the night there. Call your brothers.We can return in the morning after giving donations to Brahmin's there. It is essential to do such things to wipe off the sin of killing large number of people."

Shall I call the boys also? Arjun asked. Krishna nodded his head. Let them be here and have a peaceful sleep." Krishna's words sounded different. Thought Arjun. As they are about to start Kirti ran to Arjun and hugged him." Stay back Pitasri. Or I will come with you."

Sutasom pushed him back and said." We will together enjoy our victory . Let them go." Arjun walked back kissed his Kirti and said." Good night my son.Sleep well. You are tired."

It was past midnight. Aswathama kept Kripa and Kritavarma at the entrance of Pandava camp.He alone approached the main Sibir that belongs to the Chief commander of Pandavas. He saw before his eyes a terrible form draped in tiger skin and snakes over his body. He did not let him in. Aswathama fought fiercely but all his Astras and weapons merged into that terrible form.

Aswathama also saw so many forms of Krishna floating around him. He then created a fire pit and prayed to Sankar Shiv." He distroyer of the universe. I am offering my soul to you as I am not able to accomplish my purpose." So saying Aswathama entered the fire but to his surprise the fire did not harm him.Then he saw Shiv Shankar before him. Shiv addressed him." Krishna satisfied me with his devotion and worship. There is no one dearer to me than him.On his behest I protected the Panchalas till now. But their life span came to an end. I allow you to enter inside and fulfill your purpose."

Shiv then gave Aswathama a terrible sword that looked like the noose of Yama himself. Aswathama felt gratified and entered the Sibir of Drishtdyumn who was sleeping peacefully.He landed on him and crushed him with his feet. Dhrisht opened his eyes and understood Aswathama's intention. He pleaded with him ." Kill me instantly. Take your revenge." But Aswathama tortured him before finally cutting off his head. By that time the guards and others got up and tried to protest. Aswathama killed every one who came across mercilessly. When some tried to escape Kripa and Kritavarma shot arrows and killed them. Aswathama then reached the tent where Draupadi's sons are sleeping. They woke up from sleep not knowing what is happening around.

Prativindhya was killed first and Sutasoma resisted Aswathama boldly. Aswathama killed him also and laughed with glee. Satanika took a wheel lying there and attacked Aswathama but Aswathama snatched that and killed him crushing him severely.

Kirti took his bow and remembered his brother Abhi. " Bhrata I am also Arjun's son. I won't succumb that soon." Kirti shot keen arrows on his rival who out powered him and killed him mercilessly.

Kirti fell down his beautiful face severed from his body."How would his mother survive!" That is the last thought that crossed his mind before he closed his eyes permanently.

After killing Sahadeva's son also Aswathama encountered Yudhamanyu and Uttamaujas the brave Panchala princes the chariot wheel protectors of the great Savyasachi.

But Aswathama suppressed them and killed them with his sword.

Even Sikhandi fell down dead crushed by that cruel Aswathama.

Soon the whole camp succumbed to Aswathama's fury. Kripa and Kritavarma killed many and then burnt the sibirs so that none could escape with life.

After successfully completing their mission the three sinners approached Duryothan and informed him of their deed.Duryothan got a satisfied look on his face while breathing his last.

Even before dawn in the darkness of the last quarter of night Pandavas were informed about the Massacre by two soldiers who escaped Aswathama's ire. They said in a broken voice." Everything over Maharaj. No Panchal warrior remains alive. The royal princes were no more."

Yudhishtir swooned and fell down. Bheem took support of Nakul. Sahadev wept for the first time.

Arjun stood dazed . His vision blurred. Darkness pervaded all around. He lost his balance and stammered." Madhav...Krishna took him in tight embrace.He wiped his tears and said." Parth.." Arjun looked into his eyes and said in whisper." Madhav...Krishnaa.."

Balaram still couldn't reconcile but could not do anything and went off.

Aswathama,Kripa and Kritavarma sat round the dying Duryothan wailing bitterly at his pathetic state.They blamed Bheem for being unrighteous and merciless. Aswathama said." Yuvaraj. Please let me take revenge by killing the Panchalas and Pandavas.I would like to destroy them completely. Give me permission." Duryothan took water and sprinkled it on Aswathama." I entrust the responsibility of war to you. Please do me favour by wiping off the rivals.May God help you in your endeavour. I will breathe my last only after hearing the good news.

Meanwhile Yudhishtir sent Krishna to Dhritarashtra to console him and Gandhari who lost all her son's.

Krishna did his job well but hurried to get back to Pandavas as his instinct told him of the forthcoming massacre.

When he reached back Arjun expressed surprise." I thought you will come in the morning. Why did you trouble yourself at this odd our of night?

Krishna pulled him out of the Sibir. Let us go to Samanta Panchak and spend the night there. Call your brothers.We can return in the morning after giving donations to Brahmin's there. It is essential to do such things to wipe off the sin of killing large number of people."

Shall I call the boys also? Arjun asked. Krishna nodded his head. Let them be here and have a peaceful sleep." Krishna's words sounded different. Thought Arjun. As they are about to start Kirti ran to Arjun and hugged him." Stay back Pitasri. Or I will come with you."

Sutasom pushed him back and said." We will together enjoy our victory . Let them go." Arjun walked back kissed his Kirti and said." Good night my son.Sleep well. You are tired."

It was past midnight. Aswathama kept Kripa and Kritavarma at the entrance of Pandava camp.He alone approached the main Sibir that belongs to the Chief commander of Pandavas. He saw before his eyes a terrible form draped in tiger skin and snakes over his body. He did not let him in. Aswathama fought fiercely but all his Astras and weapons merged into that terrible form.

Aswathama also saw so many forms of Krishna floating around him. He then created a fire pit and prayed to Sankar Shiv." He distroyer of the universe. I am offering my soul to you as I am not able to accomplish my purpose." So saying Aswathama entered the fire but to his surprise the fire did not harm him.Then he saw Shiv Shankar before him. Shiv addressed him." Krishna satisfied me with his devotion and worship. There is no one dearer to me than him.On his behest I protected the Panchalas till now. But their life span came to an end. I allow you to enter inside and fulfill your purpose."

Shiv then gave Aswathama a terrible sword that looked like the noose of Yama himself. Aswathama felt gratified and entered the Sibir of Drishtdyumn who was sleeping peacefully.He landed on him and crushed him with his feet. Dhrisht opened his eyes and understood Aswathama's intention. He pleaded with him ." Kill me instantly. Take your revenge." But Aswathama tortured him before finally cutting off his head. By that time the guards and others got up and tried to protest. Aswathama killed every one who came across mercilessly. When some tried to escape Kripa and Kritavarma shot arrows and killed them. Aswathama then reached the tent where Draupadi's sons are sleeping. They woke up from sleep not knowing what is happening around.

Prativindhya was killed first and Sutasoma resisted Aswathama boldly. Aswathama killed him also and laughed with glee. Satanika took a wheel lying there and attacked Aswathama but Aswathama snatched that and killed him crushing him severely.

Kirti took his bow and remembered his brother Abhi. " Bhrata I am also Arjun's son. I won't succumb that soon." Kirti shot keen arrows on his rival who out powered him and killed him mercilessly.

Kirti fell down his beautiful face severed from his body."How would his mother survive!" That is the last thought that crossed his mind before he closed his eyes permanently.

After killing Sahadeva's son also Aswathama encountered Yudhamanyu and Uttamaujas the brave Panchala princes the chariot wheel protectors of the great Savyasachi.

But Aswathama suppressed them and killed them with his sword.

Even Sikhandi fell down dead crushed by that cruel Aswathama.

Soon the whole camp succumbed to Aswathama's fury. Kripa and Kritavarma killed many and then burnt the sibirs so that none could escape with life.

After successfully completing their mission the three sinners approached Duryothan and informed him of their deed.Duryothan got a satisfied look on his face while breathing his last.

Even before dawn in the darkness of the last quarter of night Pandavas were informed about the Massacre by two soldiers who escaped Aswathama's ire. They said in a broken voice." Everything over Maharaj. No Panchal warrior remains alive. The royal princes were no more."

Yudhishtir swooned and fell down. Bheem took support of Nakul. Sahadev wept for the first time.

Arjun stood dazed . His vision blurred. Darkness pervaded all around. He lost his balance and stammered." Madhav...Krishna took him in tight embrace.He wiped his tears and said." Parth.." Arjun looked into his eyes and said in whisper." Madhav...Krishnaa.."