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After describing the incident Karṇa said, “Still, I will not turn back. Even the angry words of my own preceptor will not stop me today.”

You should not wage war with the powerful. Your strength lies only in words.”

Karṇa, remembering again his promise to Kuntī, did not attempt to kill Nakula, who then ran to Yudhiṣṭhira He could display his power only for as long as those two great souls did not charge at him in anger.

He was not surprised that the Pāṇḍavas’ uncle should have spoken to discourage him, but he was not prepared Only out of regard for Duryodhana have I not done so already. Drive on toward Arjuna.

“I will not be affected by your words, O man of evil intent. You cannot inspire me with fear.

As a kṣatriya, it was his duty to fight and not to drive chariots. “I do not know how I can continue fighting for you now.

“Please do not misunderstand me and take offense. I did not in any way mean to infer that you are less than Karṇa. Nor do I doubt your sincerity.

Do not worry, you will find Arjuna easily. You are unable to see what should be done and what should not be done, and that is why it is obvious Do not rush against him alone, like a man trying to cross the ocean with only his two arms and a stone

If Arjuna was not checked soon, the Kauravas would shortly be annihilated.

Do not, out of folly, strike a black cobra with your bare hand. Do not shout at Arjuna like a frog croaking at a great cloud pouring showers of rain.

Still, I will not be thwarted.

Duryodhana heard their raised voices and went up to them, beseeching Śalya with folded palms not to discourage

If I cannot kill him today, I will not return from the field. Even though I have been deprived of my Śakti weapon, I do not consider myself his inferior.

O Karṇa, when you see them creating a canopy in the sky with innumerable shafts, you will not speak such

“O King, I am not afraid of Kṛṣṇa when I have both Karṇa and you on my side.

If not, then despite his greatest endeavor and superior skills, he would lose the fight.

The prince said that both he and Karṇa could not think of anyone better than Śalya.

Tossing in anxiety, they could not rest. The night dragged on.

He did not want another night battle.

He would take care of Bhīma, but why had Karṇa not yet killed Arjuna?