Failing in the attempt to pierce him, all the great maharathis covered him with more arrows hoping to frighten him away. Witnessing Abhimanyu's prowess, the other Pandavas took no part in the battle, but acted only as spectators. Only if you run away from the battlefield, will you escape with your life.". Replying to the King, he said, "O Duryodhana, I have endeavored to my best ability to capture Yudhisthira. While this was happening, those cowardly so-called Kings were piercing Abhimanyu with their arrows as he walked on foot. Struck in this way, the ruler of Madras fainted away and was taken from the battlefield. Although the enemy rushed at him with great speed and were armed with every kind of weapon, their approach was like moths coming close to fire. Karna then inquired from Drona, "Abhimanyu is invincible and cannot be killed by any of us. In the front line of the battle, the powerful Lord Shiva, the son of Jamadagni, Parashurama, and the second son of Kunti, Bhima are spoken of as equals. However, Abhimanyu shattered those arrows before they reached him. All the warriors gathered round and began to cheer and shout loudly their victory. Regarding Drona as invincible, Yudhisthira put a heavy burden on Abhimanyu. Allowing this to happen, surely you have marked us down as men to be destroyed. Abhimanyu & Lord Krishna . Duhasasana's son got up first and hit Abhimanyu on the head, killing him as he was getting up. Iâm going to fight as a warrior, and die as one. Abhimanyu, at Yudhisthira's command, penetrated the formidable arrangement and killed thousands of your troops. All the good qualities that are found in Lord Krishna and the Pandavas are found in Abhimanyu alone. Abhimanyu Singh is an Indian film and television actor. Karna again came forward to challenge Abhimanyu. From childhood, Abhimanyu was raised by his maternal relatives as his father was sent on an exile for 13 years. When the two Krishnas hear of Abhimanyu's death, they will also die out of lamentation. Sanjaya replied: While the Pandavas were living in the forest, Jayadratha insulted Draupadi and was beaten almost to death by Bhimasena. And he did no know how to get out. The handsome son of Arjuna descended from his chariot, sword in hand, and ran toward the six great warriors to kill them. Salya's son, Rukmaratha, desired to save the Kaurava army from the ocean of Abhimanyu. Until my last breath, Iâm going to follow a kshatriyaâs dharma. That weapon caused great confusion among Rukmaratha's troops and while in that state, Abhimanyu killed them all. Abhimanyu death by illegal means was pre-decided by gods so as to induce extreme wrath and anger in the mind of Arjuna and other Pandavas brothers. He is accepted in St Teresa's College during the semester. Hearing this cowardly plan, all the six maharathis, Drona, Karna, Kripa, Kritavarman, Ashvatthama and Shakuni discussed how to slay Abhimanyu. When Lord Shiva was pleased with him, he appeared to Jayadratha in a dream and asked him what he wanted. There were countless fallen heroes who were covered with golden armor, garlands, sandalwood paste and fragrant oils. Abhimanyu, however, countered those weapons and pierced each of the great warriors with three arrows. Stand and fight!" What benedictions had he received to single-handedly impede those great warriors? With his mighty weapons, Arjuna's son cut off their heads, arms and legs as they approached him. Abhimanyu crushed the Kaurava ranks and caused them to flee from the battlefield. Abhimanyu covered the battlefield with great speed, challenging the great warriors and defeating them all. That bull amongst the kshatriyas, Abhimanyu, then blew upon his conchshell and roared loudly bringing great joy to his uncles. It is for this reason that this foolish boy is victorious. However, Abhimanyu shattered his bow and countered his weapons, causing him to run from the battlefield. His parents died at an unknown age and he was taken under the wing of his uncle, aunt and grandmother. I order all of you to crush him. He then killed Kripa's horses and the chariot warriors that were protecting his chariot. "The same lightness of hand and knowledge of weapons that is in Arjuna, is also in this boy. Dhritarastra said: O Sanjaya, hearing of the unfair slaughter of Arjuna's son, my heart breaks. Abhimanyu is a key personality featured in the epic Mahabharata. In the end he was extremely fatigued due to battle and was slain by Duhshasana 's son. The son of Arjuna killed Ashvatthama's horses, and the warriors that were protecting his chariot. He overheard the conversation between his mother and her brother Lord Krishna about an advanced battle formation known as Chakravyuha, even while he was still in the womb of his mother Subhadra, and grasped the secret of advancing through it successfully. Abhimanyu then killed the son of Jayatsena, the ruler of Magadha, and with six shafts he killed the great warrior Asvaketu. The other Kings, however, tore the wheel to pieces. The death of Abhimanyu, was therefore a necessary sacrifice which later became one of the main reasons for the Pandavas to defeat Kauravas. The invincible son of Dussasana, then, O sire, taking up his mace, rushed at ⦠who meet death courageously in battle, with a cheerful heart. Karna, struck senseless, fell to the floor of his chariot. Ashwatthama's attack [ edit ] Towards the end of the Mahabharata war, with Uttaraa in labor , Ashwathama , son of Dronacharya , while trying to avenge the defeat of Duryodhana and the Kaurava army, engaged in a war with Arjuna. णमà¥Â (praká¹á¹£á¹atayÄ Ä«ká¹£aá¹am) â âprofound visionâ or âwell seen.â, This article is part 77 of 112 in the series. O mighty armed one, there is no fifth person that can be found to accomplish such a feat. Abhimanyu was killed on the 13th day of the Kurukshetra war. Still, he challenged Abhimanyu, and released his selected arrows hoping to kill his opponent. Abhimanyu's death was certain the moment he set out to penetrate the chakravyuha, and Abhimanyu was well aware of this but his courage and commitment were so strong, that he never cared. Dhritarastra said: O Sanjaya, this victory of Subhadra's son is indeed wonderful and almost impossible for an ordinary human to accomplish. Lord Shiva granted the benediction saying, "You may defeat all of the Pandavas, except Arjuna." ", "I will penetrate this chakravyuha formed by Drona," Abhimanyu replied, "and gain victory for my father and my uncles. One of noble character like yourself is always truthful to his vow in all circumstances. Abhimanyu and Ghatotkach died on the battlefield and the others died at the hands of Ashwatthama - the son of Guru Dronacharya - in their sleep. Abhimanyu has gone to the realm for those. Today, I shall free myself from the debts I owe to the angry Krishna, and to my father, who always looks for the opportunity to challenge you. With a razor headed arrow, Arjuna's son then killed the Bhoja prince Martikavata. Like a loving family, all Raisinghaniaâs and a not Raisinghania assemble at the food junction. Releasing that arrow endowed with lightning speed, it pierced Duhshasana's shoulder joint up to the feathers. Truly I have always told you this, and it shall not be otherwise. ", Saying this much, Duhshasana assaulted Abhimanyu, covering him with his mighty weapons. However, Abhimanyu pierced the King in the chest with a long shafted arrow and split his heart in two. The son of Phalguna felt no pain and released his deadly arrows that killed Karna's horses and charioteer. He struck Dhristadyumna with sixty shafts, Shikhandi with ten and Drupada with five. Be still, O King, I shall speak to you of the great slaughter of your kinsmen. Abhimanyu did not have a good start in life. Abhimanyuâs uncles, aunts and warriors in the family Abhimanyu the cut the royal standard from his chariot and shattered his bow to pieces. Having taken this oath, Salya's son assaulted Abhimanyu and pierced him in the chest with three arrows, and in the right and left arms with three arrows. Disregarding the words of his charioteer, Abhimanyu ordered, "Maneuver this chariot towards the preceptor Drona!". is an English adaptation of ÅatÄvadhÄni Dr. R Ganesh...  is a collection of forty-eight essays by Prof. M. Hiriyanna that sheds... is an English adaptation of ÅatÄvadhÄni Dr. R Ganesh's popular lecture series on the three great...  is a collection of forty-eight essays by Prof. M. Hiriyanna that sheds new light on Sanskrit Literature, Indian... MahÄbhÄrata â Episode 77 â Abhimanyuâs Death; Arjunaâs Oath, MahÄbhÄrata â Episode 112 - Story of YayÄti. Beholding Karna in the grip of death, his younger brother proceeded quickly against Arjuna's son. In return, Abhimanyu released hundreds of arrows that killed his horses and charioteer, severed his royal standard, cut off the wheels and canopy of that car, and shattered all his weapons to pieces. Thus Ends the Third Chapter of the Drona Parva, Entitled, The Thirteenth Day at Kurukshetra; the Death of Abhimanyu. Even though you had the opportunity, still, you did not seize Yudhisthira. Abhimanyu's Death as the Turning point of the MahÄbhÄrata War Abhimanyu's death was certain the moment he set out to penetrate the chakravyuha, and Abhimanyu was well aware of this but his courage and commitment were so strong, that he never cared. Abhimanyu was severing the heads of the leading chariot fighters, and their empty chariots were running wild over the battlefield. Arjuna's son was encased in golden mail, and his royal insignia bore the sign of a Karnikara tree. Knowing that the King could not defeat this young boy, Drona ordered Ashvatthama, Kripa, Salya, Karna, Kritavarman, Shakuni, Brihadvala, Bhurishrava, Sala, Paurava and Vrishasena to protect Duryodhana. Why did he die, before his time? They were hopeful to rescue him from the Kaurava ocean. In humility, he was equal to Nakula and Sahadeva. He is piercing me deeply and causing me much pain. Today I will destroy the whole Kaurava army. Abhimanyu, however, severed his right and left arms as well as the hero's head. Before he could finish what he had to say, Abhimanyu pierced the braggart's armor and sent him to death's abode. The only way to stop him is to cut his bow string, kill his horses and slay the protectors of his wheels when he is not looking. Why kill him? The Main Reason Behind Abhimanyu Death. He fearlessly encountered Drona like a lion attacks a herd of elephants. Penetrating his body, they entered the earth. Saying this, Abhimanyu pulled out a broad headed arrow resembling a snake and released it at Duryodhana's son. The son of Arjuna and Subhadra, half-sister of Lord Krishna, Abhimanyu is a partial incarnation of Chandra. He pierced Satyaki with three arrows and Bhima with eight. Abhimanyu was born for a purpose and played a significant role in the Mahabharata war, although he lived for a short time. Sanjaya said: O King, your troops, broken by Arjuna's prowess and not able to capture Yudhisthira, were considered defeated. I will devour Abhimanyu like Rahu devours the sun. The petals of that formation were the invincible maharathis such as Drona, Karna, Salya, Kripa, Ashvatthama, Duryodhana, Jayadratha, Duhshasana and Bhurishrava. In both the stories, Abhimanyu is destined to die on a specific day. How could Abhimanyu. In the end he was extremely fatigued due to battle and was slain by Duhshasana's son. It will be successful only if Arjuna is taken away from the battlefield. Dhritarastra said: A heavy burden was placed upon Jayadratha, inasmuch as he alone had to stop their advance. Although the Pandavas and their divisions tried desperately to follow Abhimanyu, they were halted by the Sindhu King on account of Lord Shiva's benediction. He was called Abhimanyu because he was fearless and wrathful. This is an unrighteous act.". And what was Abhimanyuâs crime? Abhimanyu is a character of the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata. Tell us the means by which he may be slain. None of the warriors here know how to break this circular formation which is about to devour my divisions. Use of Celestial Weapons. Not tolerating such action, all the great warriors released their weapons intending to kill Arjuna's son. Wherever there is Lord Krishna, the creator of this universe, and wherever there is Arjuna, the son of Kunti, there has not been one, nor is there one now, nor will there be one in the future, who can defeat them. The ⦠I shall today chastise you in front of the whole army. Sanjaya continued: Listen, O King, as I describe in detail how Jayadratha defeated the sons of Pandu. He spoke to his forces, "Have no fear from this son of Arjuna! Abhimanyu was destined to die on the thirteenth day of the war of Kurukshetra. All came forward to fight with the preceptor Drona, but all were pushed back like the waves of the ocean attacking the beech. Abhimanyu fought valiantly. Armless and headless trunks were lying here and there covered with blood and dust. By this time Abhimanyu was tired and hopeless of life. Drawing his bow to a full stretch, he released death dealing arrows obstructing the Pandava army from advancing further. ", "I am also not able to stand in front of this foremost chariot driver as he courses the battlefield." When Karna came within reach, Abhimanyu pierced his armor with his blood sucking arrows. O Abhimanyu, grant us this benediction. Again Karna came up to challenge him, but Arjuna's son quickly killed Karna's six counselors that protected his chariot. Once they are dead, it will be easy to defeat the rest of the Pandavas. To many of us, his death seemed unfair. My father, Arjuna, has taught me the key to penetrate this array. When the Chandra Deva agreed for his son to be incarnated on earth by the devas, he put a condition that ⦠During the Kurukshetra War, Abhimanyu fought from his father's side. Disregarding the heavy burden placed upon him by Yudhisthira, he fearlessly released his arrows. Injured, Vrishasena was taken away from the battlefield by his unbridled horses. Like Arjuna, his bow was constantly drawn in a circle. In firmness, he was equal to Yudhisthira; in good conduct, he was equal to Lord Krishna; in achievements, he was equal to Bhimasena; in knowledge of the scriptures, in prowess with the bow and arrow, and in beauty of person, he was equal to Dhananjaya. He pierced Arjuna's son and screamed, "As long as I am alive, you shall not escape with your life!" Yudhisthira quickly cut Jayadratha's bow, but the Sindhu King quickly took up another and pierced Yudhisthira with ten arrows. Karna ascended another chariot, and in great anger, eager to avenge his brother's death, he assaulted Abhimanyu. The mighty Jayadratha took up another bow and destroyed Bhima's chariot and horses. die with my great brothers to protect him? Kabir assures Aryan of stalling the plan and instructs Chachi ⦠As he lay there on the Kurukshetra plain, he appeared like a wild elephant slain by cowardly hunters. Nevertheless, Abhimanyu beat them all off though they had encircled him desiring his death. Non the less, Abhimanyu was mowing down the divisions that opposed him. âTell me exactly. Addressing Abhimanyu, who was not inferior to Vasudeva, the King requested, "O child, fight in such a way that Arjuna will not rebuke us upon returning from battle with the Samsaptakas. I will form an array that even devas cannot penetrate. Subhadra was born to Rohini after King Kamsa was killed by Lord Krishna. While he was engaged with another warrior, Karna cut his bowstring when he wasn't looking. If your question has more to do with, why did Abhimanyu have to die so young, then you can read a detailed answer at this link:- Abhimanyu's death: Was he destined to die at a young age? After rallying the troops, many great warriors rushed at Abhimanyu screaming, "Today, you shall not escape with your life!" The plot revolves around the Bombay (now Mumbai) underworld and the transformation of an innocent guy into a crime boss in the city. (could be true!!) During his teenage, his father returned from the exile. Jayadratha rode on a beautiful chariot drawn by Sindhu horses. That great chariot fighter then took up a mace and ran at Ashvatthama with the speed of the wind. He is believed to be an avatar of Varchas, son of Chandra. He covered him with many arrows and sent up a loud roar. Why couldnât Lord Krishna who guided Arjuna, Abhimanyuâs father⦠They rested that night as if cursed and spoke little to each other. As far the wielder of the Gandiva bow, Arjuna, is concerned, I do not see an equal to him anywhere on earth or in heaven. Well, I went through most of the answers, many of which speaks about previous life of Abhimanyu and what he did then is the reason krishna let him die. Who are any of these warriors of mortal frame. Bhishma arranged the Kaurava forces in the formation of an eagle with ⦠Witnessing Abhimanyu's victory, the demigods, the Pitris, the Charanas and the Siddhas sang his glories from the heavens. Abhimanyu was born in Indraprastha after Arjuna abducted Subhadra from Dvaraka at the end of his 12-month exile. They shouted loudly at him, "Wait, Wait! Today, I can promise you that one of the adhirathas on the Pandava's side will die. Scorching through the sky, it severed Lakshman's head. Thus some believe Abhimanyu was destined to die in the Chakravyuha. You are still a youth and have been brought up in luxury unaccustomed to the front lines of battle. As they retired for the night they could only remember the countless merits of Arjuna and his friendship with the lotus eyed Krishna. Severely pained, Duhshasana sat down on the chariot floor and fell into a deadly swoon. No one can escape Drona's wrath when he is provoked. When Shakuni had been defeated by Abhimanyu, he went to Duryodhana with an evil plan, "In single combat there is none of us that can kill him. He was the son of the third Pandava prince Arjuna and Yadava princess Subhadra. Abhimanyu is a key personality featured in the epic Mahabharata. When humiliated in this way, Jayadratha began to perform austerities, reducing his body to skin and bones. In the end, Abhimanyu was killed brutally. Abhimanyu, at Yudhisthira's command, penetrated the formidable arrangement and killed thousands of your troops. Abhimanyu attacked son of Dushasana with a mace. Without doubt, one who falls within your sight, cannot escape even if aided by the heavenly lords combined, much less the insignificant Pandavas. Subhadraâs son was of long arms, broad chest, and eyes as large as those of a bull and came to be called Abhimanyu. The place where Abhimanyu died Several thousands of years ago, it was the place where a teenaged Abhimanyu entered the Chakravyuha formation of the Kauravas before losing his life. Rushing at each other, they were determined to kill the other. Sanjaya continued: The Pandavas are invincible and are above all fatigue. As they approached him, they were sent in thousands to the other world. Now with this benediction he is standing before them like a maddened lion. Thus commanded, the charioteer urged the horses toward the front line of the battle. In the king's assembly at Hastinapura, you insulted Draupadi as well as my father and my uncles. He roared loudly, and stretching his bow, he released ten arrows that pierced Abhimanyu's royal banner, umbrella, charioteer and horses. Arjuna is the preceptor's disciple, and this is Arjuna's son. Yudhisthira fainted away, and with great effort was brought back to consciousness. They made Abhimanyu invisible with their shower of weapons, and they all thought that he was dead. His coat of mail is impenetrable. To many of us, his death seemed unfair. Abhimanyu's Death as the Turning point of the MahÄbhÄrata War. He then sent up a loud roar of victory. Situation did go out of control... govt takes collective responsibility for any lapse: Captain Abhimanyu. Tell me, O Suta, what happened on the thirteenth day of the great battle. In the absence of Krishna and Arjuna, this injustice had taken place. However, with a cool and calm mind, Abhimanyu, with a single shaft, cut off the head of Karna's brother, and the smiling faces of the Kauravas changed to one of disbelief. Proceeding next towards the car of Dussasana's son, he crushed the latter's car and steeds, pressing them down into the earth. He was so covered with arrows that he looked like a porcupine. He roared loudly encouraging the retreating troops. Many heroes lay with their tongues rolling out, and their eyes detached from their sockets, and others lay with their intestines and livers drawn out by Abhimanyu's arrows. Why kill him? As Abhimanyu realises he has been trapped in the Chakravu he thinks - Yes, Iâm going to die. All alone! Only Krishna, Arjuna, Pradyumna and yourself know how to pierce that array. Looking at all this, Arjunaâs heart began fluttering with anxiety. He pierced Drona with fifty and Brihadvala with twenty. The powerful son of Vriddhakshatra, invoking his celestial weapons, resisted the advance of those great heroes, thus closing the gap in the great formation. Assisting him were Satyaki, Chekitana, Dhristadyumna, Kuntibhoja, Drupada, Abhimanyu, Kshatradharman, Vrihatkshatra, Dhristaketu, Nakula and Sahadeva, Ghatotkacha, the powerful Yudhamanyu, the undefeated Shikhandi, Uttamaujas, Virata and the five sons of Draupadi. Besides its epic narrative of the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and the Pandava princes, the Mahabharata contains philosophical and devotional material, such as a discussion of the four "goals of life". Coming up to challenge him were Drona, Karna, Kripa, Brihadvala, the mighty Kosala King, Kritavarman and Ashvatthama. ", "O foremost of all warriors," Yudhisthira requested, "break this formation just once. They both feel to the earth, and as Abhimanyu was rising, Duhshasana's son struck him on the head, shattering his crown and depriving him of his life. Jayadratha, trying to please Lord Shiva, ate little and slept little. It is known as the Chakravyuha. Beholding him coming towards them, the Kauravas sent up loud roars and attacked him with all their strength. King Brihadvala had brought a akshauhini division to fight against the Pandavas, and he was a mighty maharathi, one of Duryodhana's top generals. Check this page to read his biography- age, wife, girlfriend, affairs, career, family and much more! Where Riddhima casually drops the bomb of transferring the property in Vanshâs name. Take up your arms and destroy this formation before Arjuna's return. Anxious about his son, Duryodhana followed him close behind. Meanwhile, Salya's brother assaulted Abhimanyu like a tempest. He then killed ten elephants and ten car warriors, and proceeded towards Duhshasana's son. And he was crashing through the ranks, deeper and deeper into the Chakravyuh. A plan heard in controlled rage by Kabir, muted agitation by Aryan & utter serenely by Vansh. With this action, the Kaurava heroes sent up loud shouts. However, as long as the Pandava army is protected by Arjuna, it cannot be defeated by the combined forces of the world. Duryodhana was maddened to see the rout of his army. Inside the camp, the PÄá¹á¸avas and others were sitting silently, with a worried look on their faces; Abhimanyu alone wasnât with them. Having achieved the most difficult feats, at last he was surrounded by six great maharathis. Abhimanyu then severed the head of Salya's brother, and with this action all the supporting troops fled away in fear. Abhimanyu is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Priyadarshan and written by T. Damodaran.It stars Mohanlal, Geetha, and Shankar in the lead roles. Other chariot fighters came up to protect Duryodhana, and they all began to shower their weapons upon Abhimanyu. When the morning came, Duryodhana went to Drona and spoke harhly, "O best of the brahmanas, behold the great slaughter of my troops by the sons of Pritha. He pierced Abhimanyu with many arrows stretching his bow to it's fullest extent. When Abhimanyu died, Uttaraa tried to burn herself on the pyre of Abhimanyu, but Krishna stopped her from doing so, informing her of her pregnancy. He came upon the ruler of Madras, Salya, and covered him with golden arrows. Abhimanyu greeted them with a shower of arrows.
At the end of Arjunaâ s pilgrimage, Krishna advised him to visit Dwaraka and meet him, in disguise he did and soon saw Subhadra and at once fell in love with her. After the game of gamble, the Pandavas lost everything and were sent to exile for a period of 12 years. All the famed warriors then gathered around Yudhisthira, and contemplated that youth with a beautiful smile and thought of his prowess in battle. Withdrawing to their tents for the night, they did not know what to say to Arjuna upon his return. He then released twenty-five more arrows that resembled fire. It is said that Abhimanyu was hit by son of Dushasan on head from behind, an area on which hitting in duel was prohibited. I will capture this one alive and hand him over to you as a present." It is presumed that his parents left him some money. Having routed the Kaurava army, no one stood before Abhimanyu except Jayadratha, the Sindhu ruler. ", Thus chided by Duryodhana, Bharadvaja's son felt greatly ashamed. I have the courage to encounter Indra himself what to speak of all these common warriors assembled here. On the thirteenth day of t⦠The Pandavas headed by Bhima then approached that impenetrable array protected by Bharadwaja's son. The child, from his earliest years, became the favourite of Krishna and of his father and uncles, like the ⦠Bhima then shattered Jayadratha's bow, cut off his royal standard as well as the beautiful umbrella that adorned his car. His royal banner bore the device of a large silver boar. wisdomlib - the greatest source of ancient and modern knowledge; Like what you read? Upon witnessing the rout of his army, Duryodhana was furious and assaulted Subhadra's son. So Abhimanyu was now on his own. ", Agreeing with this sinful plan, Karna quickly proceeded to the spot where Abhimanyu was fighting. He urged the great maharathis as follows, "The preceptor, Drona, out of affection does not wish to kill Arjuna's son. Let all six of us challenge him at once and grind him." Having achieved the most difficult feats, at last he was surrounded by six great maharathis. Having slain the great warrior, Arjuna's son raced across the battlefield leaving a path of total destruction wherever he went. Sanjaya continued: After Drona had spoken these words, the Samsaptakas challenged Arjuna, taking him to the southern side of the battlefield. Abhimanyu was attacked by Duhsasan's son when he was tired and unarmed. Sanjaya continued: O King, the preceptor then arranged his forces in the array known as chakravyuha. In knowledge of the scriptures, gravity, sweetness of temper, righteousness and prowess, the heroic Sahadeva is equal to the Asvini-kumara demigods. You have promised me a benediction, but you could not fulfill it. Abhimanyu did not rush to welcome his father, who had returned victorious from battle. O wicked person, today you shall receive the fruit of such actions. ", Laughing all the while, Abhimanyu said to his charioteer, "O Sumitra, who is this Drona? The English translation of the Mahabharata: one of the two major Sanskrit epics of India. Abhimanyu was the reincarnation of Varchas, the son of Chandra Dev (Lord Soma). Rushing at Arjuna's son, they released their shower of arrows and quickly took away the King. He was young, proficient in weaponry and inexperienced in warfare. If we all attack him at once, we will succeed. With the death of this one person, we will attain victory. Sanjaya continued: The Pandavas accompanied by Satyaki, Shikhandi, Dhristadyumna, Virata, Drupada, and Dhristaketu followed the path of destruction left by Dhananjaya's son. Bhima quickly got down from his chariot and ascended Satyaki's. However, I do not know how to escape from it if I fall into danger. Abhimanyu challenged each of those warriors and covered them with his arrows. However, they were all beaten back, and the only one left to challenge Abhimanyu was Lakshman, Duryodhana's son. One more belief is there related to Abhimanyu's kill at such an early age. Abhimanyu then killed Shakuni's son, Kalikeya, along with seventy Gandhara followers. In this way, Abhimanyu was killed unfairly by many warriors. O Sanjaya, tell me how this fearless youth was defeated by my forces by entering into the chakravyuha. The preceptor Drona is a master of superior weapons and mature in battle. Why did Abhimanyu die? Endeavoring to close the open gap, large divisions of elephants, chariots and horsemen challenged Arjuna's son. With this action the Kaurava army cheered and rushed forward to fill up the gap made by Abhimanyu. ", When ordered in this way, Duhshasana said to his brother, "O monarch, I take an oath that I will slay Arjuna's son within the very sight of the Pandavas. Abhimanyu then picked up a chariot wheel and rushed at Drona to kill him. 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