17 “Sanjaya said, ‘Then occurred that battle between Arjuna and Ashvatthama resembling the planets Shukra and Brihaspati in splendour, like the battle between Shukra and Brihaspa... Read more
15 “Sanjaya said, ‘Endued with the greatest activity, Drona’s son, O king, displaying the lightness of his arms, pierced Bhima with an arrow. Aiming at all his vital points... Read more
“Sanjaya said, ‘Listen, O king, as I speak to thee as to how occurred the battle of the heroic warriors (on our side) with the foe–the battle which was destructive of bodie... Read more
Decked with earrings, that large head, O king, fell like the head of Samvara slain in the great battle (of old). And it reached the Earth in no time, filling all the Kaikayas with grief. Beh... Read more
Decked with ornaments, possessed of red teeth, endued with the prowess of infuriate elephants, attired in robes of diverse colours, smeared with powdered scents, armed with swords and nooses... Read more
“Sanjaya said, ‘Having learnt Karna’s wishes, thy sons, O bull of Bharata’s race, ordered the troops to be arrayed with joyful music. While it still wanted a long per... Read more
“Sanjaya continued, ‘When that prince of men had spoken those words, those lions among men, seated on their thrones, made various gestures expressive of their desire of battle. O... Read more
I do not, indeed, see any other cause for (explaining) his slaughter! That high-souled one who had made the terrible vow “I will not wash my feet till I slay Phalguni,” that warr... Read more
9 “Sanjaya said, ‘The world regards thee to be equal to Yayati the son of Nahusha, in beauty, birth, fame, asceticism, and learning! Indeed, in learning, thou art, O king, like a... Read more
Duryodhana also, endued with great energy, in the midst of an elephant force and accompanied by many foremost of combatants, stayeth on his car adorned with gold, desirous of engaging in bat... Read more
