Monday, 30 January 2017

Ghatotkacha kills Alambusha

After the death of Jayadratha, Krishna said to Arjuna - Let us rush to Yudhistira. He would be anxious for us. They also went to Yudhistira who was relieved to see them. They told him about the death of Jayadratha.

In the Kaurava camp, Duryodhana gave orders that there would be no rest. Torches would be lit and the fight would happen in the night also. The Pandava army hearing also lit up torches.

Drona tried to capture Yudhistira but was stopped by Dhristadyumna. Drona wounded Dhristadyumna, who then fled. Satyaki then attacked Drona. Satyaki also was wounded by Drona. When Yudhistira was wondering what would happen, Hidimba's son, Ghatotkacha, came to his rescue. Taking his mace, Ghatotkacha blasted his way into the Kaurava army. He was followed by Sahadeva, son of Jarasandha, five sons of Draupadi and Yudhistira.

Ghatotkacha made his body like a mountain. He then started eating up the Kaurava soldiers. Doshan, son of Dushsasana attacked Ghatotkacha. Ghatotkacha smashed his chariot and Doshan barely escaped. Ghatotkacha,  seeing this, brought his mace down on Doshan, killing him.

Seeing this angered Dushsasana who attacked but had to flee, not able to stand the might of Ghatotkacha.
Using the magic of the rakshasas, Ghatotkacha played havoc on the Kauravas.

Seeing all perplexed, Karna decided to attack. Ghatotkacha smashed Karna's chariot and Karna barely managed to save himself.  Ashwatthama then came but could stand the might of Ghatotkacha.

Alambusha then came into the attack. Ghatotkacha and Alambusha began fighting each other. Alambusha hid in the skies and Ghatotkacha went and caught up with him. Alambusha started showering arrows and Ghatotkacha broke his bow. Both then began fighting with their maces. Alambusha took the form of a mountain range and attacked Ghatotkacha. Ghatotkacha climbed up on the mountain and began smashing till he saw Alambusha. He caught Alambusha by his hair and dragged him to the ground. With his mace, he then smashed his head. 

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