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Even the powerful universal protectors could not stand before him. Defeat is not for one who has Janārdana by his side.”

My task will not be easy. O mighty-armed one, drive the horses in such a way that I may not be thwarted.”

Whether you fight back or not, I will slay you in battle. Take a good view of this world while you can, for you will not escape from me with your life.”

Indeed, if this night passes without my killing them, I will not again enjoy the pleasure of performing O King, I will not loosen my armor until they are killed. This is certain.”

“O illustrious King, do not despair. I will immediately carry out your heart’s desire. Do not doubt it, for it is my solemn vow. Come and witness the fight. I beg your blessings, O King.

Not far away Kṛṣṇa saw what was about to happen and he said, “Quickly, save your disciple who has become

Duryodhana could not tell Aśvatthāmā the news. He looked down and said nothing.

Actually, it would be sinful not to fight.

Even Indra would not escape them. With them, I will kill the five Pāṇḍavas tomorrow.”

If no one wanted his help, then he would not fight. Let them annihilate one another without him.

The soldiers watching the battle could not decide who would win--whether Yudhiṣṭhira would gain the earth

Others ran away, crying, “He is not human! Save us from Bhīma!”

Yudhiṣṭhira did not break his silence.

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.

It is surely not right for you or Bhurisrava to condemn me for saving an unarmed man from an armed antagonist But, O great heroes, who would not condemn the killing of the unarmed and careless Abhimanyu by a group

He could not continue. Seeing Yudhiṣṭhira not far away, the Kuru general went toward him.

Dhṛtarāṣṭra should not blame the Pāṇḍavas. that they would be involved in such carnage, they had endeavored to avoid it--but Duryodhana would not

Seeing Yudhiṣṭhira mournful, Nārada said, “O King, do not give way to sorrow. Why do you not rejoice? I hope everything is well with you.

I do not say it out of fear or with any malicious motive. Do not disregard my words.

Duryodhana did not realize that his opponent was disadvantaged. Exercising caution, he did not aim a second stroke at him.