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Aśvatthāmā went after Duryodhana and called out, “O son of Gāndhārī, as long as I am living, you need not Why did you not order me, who am always devoted to your welfare?”

He did not deserve to be mistreated by the charioteer’s son. The ācārya spoke the truth about Arjuna and his brothers, but because you are envious you could not tolerate Even the celestials and Asuras could not overcome Arjuna. O vilest of men, I will not stand by as you insult my uncle.

Therefore, it was not yet time for Karṇa to die. Karṇa did not relent. Remembering his promise to Kuntī, he did not attempt to kill Bhīma.

Do not fear. I will destroy Pārtha along with all his brothers.

“O Brahmin of wicked understanding, do you not know my origin and destiny? I will not kill you while your father still lives, for he deserves his death before you.

I will not return from this battle without slaying him.”

Do not be angry with Karṇa.

Suddenly, Arjuna appeared on the battlefield not far from Karṇa.

If he is not checked, Arjuna will burn him to ashes. Go and stop him.”

“I do not think the time has come when you should confront Karṇa.

Realizing that he could not overpower his foe with arrows, Ghaṭotkaca invoked the Rākṣasa weapon. Only Karṇa, proud of his strength, did not flee.

Nevertheless, I will not abandon my duty. Today I will use all my power for your sake.

The Pāṇḍava knew about his Śakti weapon, but it did not bother him.

You too have not yet displayed your full power in battle.

some Rākṣasa-killing charm they managed to kill my brother Baka and my father Jatasura, but they will not

Do not underestimate me and consider me an ordinary man.

I do not see another who can accomplish what you can do.

He multiplied himself into a hundred forms so that Karṇa could not distinguish which of them was actually

Even though both were endeavoring to their utmost, they could not make the other flinch.

Karṇa checked all his attackers with swift shafts shot with such speed that they could not be seen until