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It was now time for the princes to leave Droṇa’s school. To complete their training they had to pay their …

The princes replied, “So be it.” They knew of their guru’s enmity with the king. Drupada and Droṇa had lived …

Drupada had then laughed at Droṇa and offered him a little charity. Deeply insulted, Droṇa had left Pañchāla, Drupada’s vast …

The princes mounted their chariots and sped toward Pañchāla. Accompanied by a large force of horsemen, they soon arrived at …

Outside the city Droṇa waited with the Pāṇḍavas. Arjuna had suggested to his brothers that they not accompany the Kauravas. …

Drupada heard the attacking Kauravas crashing through his city and came straight out of his palace, mounted on his huge, …

The Pañchālas sounded thousands of conches, trumpets and drums, creating a noise that sounded like the roar of a tremendous …

The Pāṇḍavas laughed. Arjuna said scornfully to Yudhiṣṭhira, “Here come the proud Kauravas, put to flight by Drupada. They are …

Yudhiṣṭhira remained behind with Droṇa. His four brothers flew toward Kāmpilya. Bhīma bounded along with mace held aloft, while Arjuna …

Arjuna, keen to please his preceptor, released volleys of arrows at the immense Pañchāla forces. His straight-flying shafts came in …

Drupada raced to the head of his troops and they rallied with lion-like roars. Led by their king, they mounted …

Along with his commander-in-chief Satyajit, Drupada personally rushed toward Arjuna. Like the king, Satyajit was a warrior capable of contending …

Drupada came quickly to his commander’s assistance. A powerful exchange of arrows and other missiles followed between the king and …

Bhīma had meanwhile been wreaking havoc among Drupada’s troops. Arjuna shouted to him to withdraw. They had achieved their aim …

When Droṇa saw the captive king, he smiled. “So, O mighty king, do you now desire to revive our old …

Drupada squirmed and blushed. He looked down as Droṇa continued, “You need not fear for your life for I am …

Droṇa then ordered Arjuna to release Drupada. The king listened in silence as Droṇa continued. “I still desire your friendship, …

Drupada was in no position to argue. He knew that Droṇa’s martial power far exceeded his own--especially as he now …

Drupada had Brahmins perform appropriate rituals and bestowed the northern half of his kingdom upon Droṇa, who then left with …