Bhima falls

Bhima asked Yudhistira - Why did Arjuna fall. Yudhistira said - Arjuna thought himself to be superior over all and was very proud. That is why he fell.

Bhima and Yudhistira proceeded further. They saw trees covered with ice. Somewhere, in the distance, they could hear the music of the heavens. 

Seeing a river, they bathed and offered water to the departed ancestors. When they had started their journey, they were six. Now only two were left. 

Yudhistira then prayed to Shiva in the form of Someshwar. Shiva blessed them. Seeing this, people approached Yudhistira and asked him to stay and rule there. They said they could see what would happen in the future. Bhima would also fall and he would have to go alone. What was the point in going. It was better if he stayed back.
Yudhistira said Do not say cruel words and let me proceed.
Saying that he and Bhima resumed their journey.
The cold was biting and soon Bhima, not able to continue dropped. The moment Bhima fell, the ground started shaking. Earthquakes came, the meditation of the sages was disturbed.
Yudhistira was devastated. Where have you gone Bhima. Your strength was unmatched. Who will now talk to me. Who will argue with me. You helped us when we were in the forest, by carrying us on your shoulders. You killed Hidimb and married Hidimba. You killed Bakasura and helped the brahmins. Killer of Kichaka and Jarasandha, where are you. You used to stay awake and guard us when we slept. You killed all the sons of Dhritarashtra and now you lie here.
Yudhistira cried the way Rama had cried when Lakshmana had fallen, struck by the spear of Ravana.
He then thought Why did Bhima fall. He realized that Bhima had fallen because he had lied to Drona saying his son was dead.

Bhima kills a rakshashi

The Pandavas resumed their journey northwards. They reached a mountain called Meghavarna. It was huge and terrible mountain. It rained there always. The clouds hovered over the mountain and terrible. There were five women there. Seeing Yudhistira they asked him who he was and where he was coming from. Seeing him, they wanted to be with him and asked him to stay there with his brothers, along with them.
Yudhistira said I have decided to go to heaven and I am on my way. Please bless me that I can go to heaven and see Vishnu.
Saying this, they proceeded northwards. A terrible rakshashi came their way. She was huge and seemed to be covering the sky. Seeing humans, she wanted to eat them.
Yudhistira said to Bhima - I am scared seeing this woman, who wants to eat us.
Draupadi was scared and she held on tightly to Arjuna.
They saw a sage there and asked who was this who was blocking their way to heaven. The sage said - There was once an apsara called Chitra. She was cursed by Durvasa to become a rakshashi. Her hunger was insatiable and she ate whatever she saw. She is the sister of the rakshasa Bakasura and if you have the strength kill her, else become her meal.

Hearing this, Bhima said to the rakshashi - I am Bhima. I am the one who had killed Bakasura.
Saying this, he broke off two parts of the mountain. He hurled one at the rakshashi. She gulped that. Bhima hurled the other piece and the demoness caught that in her hand. Bhima then uprooted a tree and hurled that. That had no effect on her. Then taking the name of Krishna, Bhima took a huge rock and hurled that. The rakshashi caught that in her left hand.
Bhima then started remembering Pavan, his father. Pavan gave his power to Bhima. Bhima uprooted a tree and with that he broke the rakshashi's nose. She fell on the ground, shivering in pain. Bhima, then jumped up on her chest. Taking a tree, Bhima inserted it in her nose and pushed it till it came out of the other side of her head.He then began pounding her, breaking all her bones, till she was reduced to a lump of flesh. Picking up the lump of the flesh, Bhima swung it and released it in the air. The flesh went and fell in the southern sea.

They then resumed their journey.

Pandavas on the mount Meghnad

Janmajeya said - Please tell me where my forefathers went. Which mountains did they cross? How did they reach the heaven? How did Yudhistira step into the heaven in his human form?
Vaishampayana said -
Having taken leave of Dhaumya, the Pandavas concentrated on the name of Krishna. They had a bath in the waters of Ganga rubbed their bodies with the mud from the river bed. They changed into fresh clothes and offered their prayers to the Sun God.
They crossed many mountains and forests and continued on their path, walking day and night. They met many sages on the way. They then reached the mountain called Meghnad. It was a wonderful sight. They saw many sages performing austere penances on the mountain.
On the mountain were rakshasas. They saw the Pandavas and went to their king. They said five men and one woman was coming their way. The woman was fit for the king.
The king came ready for battle.
The Pandavas suddenly found their path blocked by the rakshasas.
The rakshasa asked the Pandavas who they were.
Yudhistira said We are from the Lunar Dynasty, sons of Pandu. We have left our kingdom and going towards heaven. Allow us to go.
The rakshasa said Fight me first and then go. I have heard that Bhima and Arjuna are skilled in killing rakshasas. Let me see that skill. Once we have fought, I will let you go in peace.
The rakshasas, seeing their chance, forcibly dragged Draupadi away.
Yudhistira kept quiet.
Bhima said to Yudhistira - The rakshasas are dragging away Draupadi. Why are you quiet?
Yudhistira looked at the scared Draupadi.
Bhima was angry. With his mace not there, Bhima lifted a tree and began fighting with that. He asked the rakshasas to release Draupadi. With that he began swinging the tree, killing many rakshasas with that.
Seeing this, rakshasa king begged for forgiveness. He released Draupadi.
Yudhistira hugged Bhima and the Pandavas resumed their journey. 

Fight with Yuvanashwa

The moment the horse was grabbed, the magic vanished and sun was seen again. The soldiers realized that the prize horse was missing.
The soldiers came to fight and Meghavarna attacked them by hurling mountains. Some soldiers died. Some managed to run and inform the king.

Angry Yuvanashwa came to fight, along with his army.
Karna's son came to fight the king. A terrible fight started and Yuvanashwa was amazed to see the skill of Vrishketu. He asked him who he was.
Vrishketu said he was son of Karna who had come to take the horse for Yudhistira.

Hearing this, Yuvashawa hurled arrows at Vrishketu. Subeg, son of Yuvanashwa attacked. Bhima started fighting with his mace killing the horses and elephants. Seeing this, Subeg attacked Bhima. Bhima struck Subeg with his mace and Subeg fell senseless.

Vrishaketu then attacked Yuvanashwa. Wounded Yuvanashwa fell on the ground. Vrishaketu then started praying to Vishnu to revive Yuvanashwa.

When Yuvanashwa came to his senses, he fell at Vrishaketu's feet. He said Having prayed for my life, you are like a father to me now and I cannot fight you anymore. I take refuge with the Pandavas.

He then called his son and asked him to stop the fight. He then said to Bhima My land is blessed to have you here. Please come to me and be my guest. I will come with you and gift the horse to Yudhistira.

Bhima, Vrishaketu and Meghavarna see the horse they need

Krishna came to meet Yudhistira. Yudhistira told Krishna about the meeting with Vyasa and about the horse sacrifice.

Krishna asked the king not to worry. He said I know your sacrifice will be fruitful. Bhima will get the horse for you.

Hearing this, Yudhistira asked Bhima to proceed.

Bhima along with Vrishaketu and Meghavarna started for their journey to fetch the horse. From a distance they saw the magnificent kingdom of Yuvanashwa. They wondered how to enter the place. The fortress had tall walls which were heavily guarded.

Vrishaketu said If we cannot enter then we will wait for the horse to come out. When it comes, we will capture it.

They began waiting of a hill nearby. When the horses came out for a drink in the stream, Bhima was ready with his team. They saw a horse which matched the description of the horse that was needed.

Meghavarna said he will go and get the horse.

Meghavarna took Bhima's blessing and jumped into the sky. He covered the sun and it suddenly became dark. The horses did not know where to go.
The kings guards reported to the king about this.
Meghavarna, in the mean while, picked up the horse he needed and took that off with him to the hill.

Bhima goes after Ashwatthama

Yudhistira kept grieving - What is the use of the kingdom when I have lost my dear ones.

Bhima said this is destiny and there is no point crying. If you are there, you can regain everything back. This is a cycle of life and death. You do not know where you will be next. So do not grieve. The ones who have passed on have just left the body, their soul is there. You are a learned person. You should not grieve thus.

Draupadi said I will be consoled if you get me the head of Ashwatthama. On his head is a gem. I want that gem. Then I will be relieved. Else I will kill my self and die with my sons and brothers. You are the one who killed Kichaka and Hidimb and Jatasura. You can do this. You drank the blood of Dushshasana and broke the thighs of Duryodhana. As a brahmana, Ashwatthama has behaved like a rakshasa.

Bhima asked Yudhistira for permission. Yudhistira said this was fair. Bhima decided to leave with Nakula as his charioteer. Seeing this, Krishna said - Yudhistira, do not send Bhima to get Ashwatthama. He is a great archer and Bhima will die if he comes face to face with the son of Drona. Only a great archer can defeat him. Let me tell you something.  When you were in the forest, once Ashwatthama came to me in Dwaraka. He said he had the knowledge of the Brahmashira weapon and wanted to exchange that with my discus. I gave him my discus and he could not lift it. He said that the brahmashira weapon that was capable of destroying the world, and left. Yudhistira, for someone who has the knowledge of such a powerful weapon, you need to think and then decide.

Yudhistira said What do you say then? What should I do? Bhima has already left.

Krishna said Then let us follow him.
Saying this, Krishna along with Arjuna left to catch Aswatthama. Yudhistira followed them.

Ashwatthama seeing Bhima, took a blade of grass, and reciting a mantra hurled that towards Bhima. The grass became a ferocious weapon. Blazing, it sped towards Bhima. Seeing this, Krishna asked Arjuna to use a weapon taught by Drona to counter this weapon. Arjuna released the weapon.  The earth started shaking and it seemed that all would get destroyed.

Suddenly Narada and Vyasa came there and stood in the middle of the weapons. They said the earth would end if they did not withdraw their weapons. Arjuna, with the help of mantras withdrew his weapon. Arjuna did so. Ashwatthama said he had released the grass in anger and did not know how to withdraw it. The weapon once released had to kill. It would kill the unborn child of Abhimanyu and return back.

Arjuna said he wanted to cut off the head of Ashwatthama. Vyasa asked Ashwatthama to give the gem, he had on his head, to Arjuna. Vyasa said When you take the gem out, a wound will form. That will never heal. For years, you will roam the earth in pain.

Ashwatthama gave the gem to Arjuna. Vyasa said I will try to relieve you a bit. On earth, if people take your name three times and drop some oil, that oil will soothe some of your pain. The ones who take your name three times before applying oil on their bodies, will be relieved of their sins. Aswatthama then left.

When the weapon entered the womb of Uttara, Krishna entered the womb and revived the unborn child. 

Bhima kicks Duryodhana

Bhima said to the fallen Duryodhana - You insulted Draupadi in front of all. This is a result of that.
Duryodhana was quiet. Bhima kicked him on his head, with his left foot.
Yudhistira stopped Bhima and said this was not proper. Kicking someone was not proper, and never on the head.
To Duryodhana - Yudhistira said You have lost all. Today you lie on the ground and your crown is in the dust. All I had asked was for five villages. You could have given that and none of this would have happened. How will Dhritarashtra live, knowing that all his sons are dead? How will I face Gandhari?
Krishna hearing this said - Do not pity him. He dragged Draupadi in the court when she was wearing a single garment. He tried to burn you alive in the house of Lac. He does not deserve kindness.

Bhima breaks Duryodhana's thighs

The Gods came to see the fight between Bhima and Duryodhana. The two were shouting and trying to hit each other like two bulls fighting. Bhima hit Duryodhana many times and Duryodhana fell, but got up again swiftly. He then struck Bhima who fell on the ground and was unable to get up.
Yudhistira asked Krishna about this. Krishna said Duryodhana is stronger than Bhima. Yudhistira said Does that mean we will not win?
Krishna said Calm down.
Bhima got up. Krishna, in a playful manner slapped his thigh. He reminded Bhima about his promise.
Bhima remember this. He also remembered that Balarama had said while teaching him, that he was never to strike anyone below the navel. He was afraid of Balarama. Then he decided to try that ignoring the fact that he could become subject to the anger of Balarama.
Bhima jumped in the air with his mace. Duryodhana thought Bhima would strike his head. Bhima swung the mace and hit Duryodhana on his thigh. He then struck on the other thigh. Duryodhana fell with both his thighs broken. 

Shalya fights

Dhritarashtra asked Sanjaya - Please tell me how of the Kaurava warriors are left? What did Shalya and Duryodhana do? My son has brought an end with his thought process.
Sanajay said There are eleven thousand soldiers riding on chariots. There many horses and elephants and crores of soldiers, The pandavas have a similar number in their army and none is less than the other.
Yudhistira was fighting away. Seeing this Shalya got enraged. He went to attack.
Nakula was fighting Chitrasena, son of Karna. Chitrasena cut off Nakula's bow. He cut off Nakula's chariot. Nakula jumped down with his sword and shield. With a blow he cut off Chitrasena's head. Two brothers, Satyasena and Sushena began fighting Nakula. Satyasena aimed a weapon at Nakula, who dodged the weapon. He then hit Satyasena with a weapon, who fell. Sushena seeing this cut off Nalula's chariot. Nakula jumped on to another chariot and then killed Sushena.

Shalya and Yudhistira began fighting. Kritavarma and Kripacharya came to help Shalya. Bhima joined the fight. He killed off the horses and the charioteer of Shalya's chariot.

Shalya jumped onto another chariot and then aimed a spear at Bhima. The spear pierced Bhima, who easily and plucked it off and threw it aside. He then hurled that at Shalya, who hit by the weapon, fell on his chariot.

Shalya then jumped down with his mace and both Bhima and Shalya began fighting. Later both discarded their maces and began fighting with their bows and arrows.

Later Yudhistira and Satyaki joined Bhima. Yudhistira cut off Shalya's chariot. Yudhistira was agitated. He had made up his mind to defeat Shalya. Shalya aimed weapons at Yudhistira managing to control him. Bhima came to Yudhistira rescue and has his armor cut by Shalya.

Yudhistira then aimed weapons at Shalya. Shalya collapsed on his chariot.

Seeing this, Krishna said to Yudhistira - Kill Shalya now.

Bhima kills Dushshasana

Krishna and Arjuna returned to the battlefield. Bhima took stock of how many weapons he still had with him. Arjuna covered the sky with his arrows. Shakuni said to Duryodhana - See, Arjuna is destroying our army.
Bhima's attack was ferocious. Karna came to attack. He started killing the Pandava army with his arrows.
Arjuna said to Krishna - See Karna there. He is killing off our soldiers and defeating our warriors.
Krishna smiled and turned the chariot towards Karna. Seeing this, Duryodhana said to Karna - See there come the greatest heroes of all time. Get your army together and kill Arjuna today.

Along with Ashwatthama and Dushsasana, Karna faced Arjuna.
Bhima with his mace tried to kill off the army but Dushshasana shot arrows wounding him. Like a made elephant, Bhima took his mace and rushed towards him. With the blows, he destroyed Dushshasana's chariot, charioteer and horses. Remembering his promise, he went where the Kaurava prince was and caught him. Taking a sword he brought it down on him, cutting his chest. With his hands, he plucked his heart out. He then drank Dushsshasana's blood.

 Duryodhana and Karna were seeing this. Karna tried to control Bhima but could not. Bhima ran around, his face smeared with blood. Thinking this was a rakshasa, anyone who came close to him, ran away.

Duryodhana was sad at the death of his brother. 

Drona killed

Seeing Bhagdatta fall, Duryodhana came to attack, riding an elephant called Ashwatthama. He went to face Bhima.
Bhima was on a killing spree, killing who ever crossed his path. Duryodhana then faced Bhima. With a blow of his mace, Bhima killed the elephant by crushing its skull.
Duryodhana jumped down and began fighting with his mace.
Bhima started hitting Duryodhana with his mace. Not able to face Bhima, Duryodhana fled from there. Seeing Duryodhana run, Bhima resumed killing off the army.
Drona saw this and began shooting arrows at Bhima, wounding him. Bhima fled from there. Arjuna then came to face Drona. With ten arrows, Drona managed to subdue Arjuna and took off elsewhere.
Whoever faced Drona was being killed. Yudhistira was worried.
Krishna then said to Drona, Ashwatthama has fallen today, killed by Bhima.
Drona could not believe his ears. Aswatthama was supposed to be immortal. How could he fall?
He said to Krishna -I do not understand your illusions. My son was supposed to be immortal.
Krishna said Ashwatthama has fallen, killed by Bhima. If you do not believe me, ask Yudhistira.
Drona said I will believe this only if Yudhistira says this to me.
Krishna then called Yudhistira and asked him to tell Drona that Ashwatthama had fallen. Yudhistira said he would not tell a lie.
Krishna said This is not a lie. The elephant Ashwatthama has fallen.
Yudhistira said This is still a lie. Drona's son is not dead.If I lie I will go to hell.
 Bhima got angry and said Being the eldest of the Pandavas who managed to throw away everything and now to save all do not want to lie. Where was justice when Abhimanyu was surrounded by many warriors and killed. If Drona asks me I will say Ashwatthama is dead.
Saying this Bhima began shouting Ahwatthama is dead.
Drona said I will trust only Yudhistira.
Yudhistira said quietly Ashwatthama the elephant is dead.
Drona said I did not hear you. Speak loudly.
Yudhistira said Ashwatthama is dead. Quietly he said Elephant. Many times Drona asked him, every time Yudhistira said the same.
Drona dropped his weapons and began crying.
Krishna then asked Arjuna to attack. Arjuna, with his weapons, cut off Drona's weapons.
Dhristadyumna seeing this, climbed Drona's chariot with a sword and cut off his head.

Duryodhana was aghast hearing about the death of Drona.

Bhima kills ninety sons of Dhritarashtra

Yudhistira was wondering how Arjuna was faring. With Satyaki also away, he called Bhima. He said Bhima, Arjuna is fighting somewhere. I sent Satyaki and he has not returned.
Bhima called Dhristadyumna and asked him to protect Yudhistira till he returned.
Saying this, Bhima climbed on his chariot and went into the middle of the battlefield.

Karna stopped Bhima. Bhima cut off his chariot and his weapons. Karna then fled.

Duryodhana seeing this, asked his brothers to attack Bhima.
Ten sons of Dhritarashtra came and started showering arrows at Bhima. Bhima jumped with his mace and smashed the brothers killing them.
Thirty more brothers of Duryodhana then attacked Bhima. With his mace, Bhima killed the horses and elephants on which they were riding. He then killed the thirty brothers.

Bhima then started his chariot and soon saw Satyaki. He asked him what was happening. Satyaki asked Bhima why he had left Yudhistira. Bhima said hearing no news, Yudhistira had sent him.

Karna came again, and Bhima began shooting arrows at Karna. Karna fled again.

Bhima then began killing off the soldiers. Fifty of Duryodhana's brothers, seeing this, came and attacked Bhima. Bhima killed all fifty of them.

Sanjaya told Dhritarashtra that ninety of his sons had died so far in battle. Dhritarashtra fell from his throne.
Gandhari, hearing this, fainted. Wails broke out in the palace when the wives heard of the loss of their husbands.

Sanjaya said You knew things would come to this. Many times it was asked to avoid the battle. Vidura said All Yudhistira had asked for was five villages. If that had been given, things would not come to this. 

Arjuna and Bhima create havoc

The next day the fight began. Arjuna started showering arrows killing anyone who came in the path. Seeing this Duryodhana climbed on a chariot and came to face Arjuna. He aimed arrows at Arjuna which were cut off. Arjuna then cut off the flag staff, horses and the charioteer. Duryodhana then picked up a mace and flung that at Arjuna. The chariot was hit by the mace and started shaking. Arjuna then shot arrows at Duryodhana, who had to flee.
Ashwatthama seeing this came to fight Arjuna. Both started shooting arrows at each other. Soon, hit by an arrow of Arjuna, Ashwatthama fainted. The charioteer then fled with the fainted warrior.

Dushsasana and Bhima were fighting. Dushsasana was on an elephant. Bhima attacked the elephant. The elephant fell and Dushsasana fled. Bhima then began killing who came in front. Seeing this, Ashwatthama attacked Bhima. Seeing the son of Drona, Bhima climbed up on his chariot and picked up a bow. Ashwatthama shots arrows at Bhima which caused him to loose his senses. regaining his sense, Bhima flung his mace at the chariot, breaking it. Ashwatthama then jumped onto another chariot and began shooting arrows which were all cut off by Bhima. Bhima then flung his mace, breaking the chariot. Ashwatthama fled. Bhima tried to chase him. Seeing this, Karna stopped Bhima by showering arrows at him. Bhima using his mace crushed Karna's chariot. Karna got another chariot and fled.
Bhima then attacked the army.
Arjuna was killing the Kaurava army. Seeing this, Duryodhana went to Drona and said You said you would be capturing Yudhistira. I do not see that happening. On the contrary, I see Bhima and Arjuna making a mess of my army. if Karna had been made the commander, I would have had Yudhistira as my prisoner.
Drona was angry. He said I had said earlier that I am a brahmin and I should be in the war.
Saying this, Drona decided to walk away.
Shakuni then said to Drona - Duryodhana did not mean anything bad.
Drona was pacified. He said I can capture Yudhistira only if Arjuna is away.

The day ended and all went back to the camp.

Bhima's fight

Janmajeya said - O sage what you said is very brief. Please tell some more details.
The sage said -
Seeing Drona, Arjuna bowed to him and said I have heard you wish to capture Yudhistira. I will not let you do that.
Drona said I will see if you can stop me.
Drona then started shooting arrows at Arjuna. Arjuna cut those off. Drona shot more arrows and those were cut off too.
Arjuna the cut off Drona's bow. Drona picked up another bow and shot the arrow that made everything burn. Arjuna then invoked the water weapon and the fire went out.
Everywhere there was water now. Drona invoked the wind to dry up the water.
Angry, Arjuna cut off the horses of the Guru's chariot. He then cut off the flag of the chariot and killed the charioteer. Arjuna then shot an arrow that pierced Drona. Seeing this, some of the Kuru warriors rushed and took Drona away from there.
Seeing Drona leave, Arjuna started shooting arrows, killing many soldiers.
Bhima and Duryodhana were fighting each other. They were using their maces and trying to hot each other. The maces were moving at the speed of the wind. Not able to stand the fight, Duryodhana fled from there. Bhima chased him and seeing this, other Kuru warriors started shooting arrows at Bhima. Bhima was on a rampage killing whatever came on his path - whether it was a chariot, horse, elephant or a soldier.
Duryodhana ordered elephants to be let loose on Bhima. Bhima killed all those elephants. Picking up the elephants by their trunks, Bhima began hurling them in the air. Karna seeing this rushed there. Seeing Karna, Bhima went and killed the horses of the chariot with his fists. He then kicked the chariot which broke. Karna then fled from there.
Bhima picked up the broken chariot and hurled that killing soldiers with that.
The sun then set and the day came to an end. 

Bhima made commander

The Pandavas were in their camp. They were happy that Bhishma had fallen. They got the news that Drona had been made commander. The messenger also said that Drona had promised that he would capture Yudhistira and make him prisoner.
This scared Yudhistira who asked Krishna what was the way out.
Krishna said Do not worry. Even if a hundred Drona come here, they will not be able to capture you.
Bhima said There was no need to fear.
Krishna said It was best to make Bhima the commander,

Yudhistira declared Bhima as the commander of the Pandava army.

Day Nine

Yudhistira was sad. Bhishma was fighting in full form and Krishna's vow had been broken.
Drupada said The Lord will bend down to please his devotee.
This talking the night ended and the day started and battle began.
Arjuna killed many soldiers and so did Bhima. Rivers of blood were flowing in the ground and in that dead animals and soldiers were floating.
Bhishma killed many of the Pandava soldiers. Foot soldiers, horses and elephants fell. Bhima shot arrows at Duryodhana, wounding him. Duryodhana picked up his mace and jumped off his chariot. He killed Bhima's charioteer with a blow of his mace. Bhima cut off the mace with his arrows.
Drona attacked Bhima cutting off his bow. Bhima picked another bow. Before he could string the bow, Drona cut that too. Angry, Bhima picked his mace. Drona tried to cut the mace, but before that Bhima smashed Drona's chariot. Drona jumped on another chariot and started showering arrows at Bhima. Bhima killed the charioteer. Drona, with sharp arrows, cut off the mace. Angry Bhima picked up the chariot. Drona fell on the ground. Drona then rushed towards Bhima and both started wrestling.
With no one winning, Drona climbed on a chariot and started aiming arrows at Bhima. Bhima then got on his chariot and cut off Drona's bow again.
Abhimanyu was killing many soldiers. Kripacharya attacked Abhimanyu. Abhimanyu cut off Kripa's arrows. Kripa, taking divine weapons, cut off Abhimanyu's bow. Taking another bow, Abhimanyu killed the horses and charioteer of Kripa. With two arrows, Abhimanyu pierced Kripa's armor. Kripa fainted.
Ashwatthama saw this and came to Kripa's rescue. Abhimanyu cut off his bow. Abhimanyu cut off all weapons of the son of Drona.
Arjuna and Bhishma were fighting. Arjuna cut off all the divine weapons that Bhishma tried to use. Arjuna then cut off Bhishma's bow. He then pierced Bhishma's armor. Then he began busy, killing soldiers.
Bhishma recovering shot arrows wounding both Arjuna and Krishna.
With evening, the day came to an end.

Day Eight

The day began. Duryodhana was sad about being tricked. Arjuna faced Bhishma who said Let me see your skill today. Taking the crown of Duryodhana, you tricked me. Now listen to me, I will make Krishna break his vow. He will pick up a weapon.
Gods wondered what would happen. Krishna had vowed not to touch a weapon and here Bhishma had made a promise. Let us see who will break his vow.
Bhishma fought furiously. He cut off all Arjuna's arrows.
Drona and Dhristadyumna were fighting. The son of Drupada was cutting off all of Drona's arrows. Drona cut off Dhristadyumna's bow. Dhristadyumna then picked up a mace and flung it at Drona who cut that off. Drona then cut the chariot of the prince. Dhristadyumna then picked up a sword and rushed at Drona. He cut off the horses of the chariot. Using five arrows, Drona cut the sword. Dhristadyumna then climbed up on the chariot of Abhimanyu.
Bhima and Duryodhana were fighting each other with their maces. Wounded, Duryodhana climbed on his chariot and began shooting arrows at Bhima. Bhima seeing  this, also climbed up on his chariot. Bhima cut off Duryodhana's bow. Duryodhana picked up another bow. Bhima cut that off too. Seeing this many warriors came to rescue Bhima and all of them met their end in the hands of Bhima.

Day Six

The day started with the armies fighting. Karna was creating havoc with his mace. Sahadeva started his fight, killing many soldiers. Shakuni aimed a sword at Sahadeva, who cut that off. All arrows of Shakuni were cut off by Sahadeva. Shakuni fled.
Nakula and Jayadhrata were fighting. Dhristadyumna and Bhurisrava were fighting.
Arjuna and Drona began fighting. Seeing this, Abhimanyu joined in. He cut off Drona's bow. When Drona picked another bow, Abhimanyu cut that too. Whatever weapons Drona used were cut off by Abhimanyu.
Krishna took the chariot towards Bhishma where Arjuna attacked the grand sire. It was a severe combat with each cutting off the other's arrows. Arjuna cut off the flag staff of the chariot and killed the charioteer and the horses of Bhishma's chariot.
Bhishma then picked up a weapon called Narayana and invoked the power by reciting the mantras. When the weapon was released, the earth started shaking. Krishna told Arjuna - drop your weapons on the chariot and sit down. Arjuna said this was not his duty. His duty was to fight.
Krishna said, this was not the time for words. Arjuna dropped his weapons seeing which the other Pandava warriors and their allies did the same. Bhima still had his mace in hand. Krishna said Immediately  drop the mace. Bhima refused and said he would rather die.
The weapon saw only Bhima with a weapon and came towards him. Krishna seeing this went towards Bhima and stood in front of him. The weapon came and struck Krishna. The weapon, on touching Krishna, lots all its power.
Bhishma seeing this started praising Krishna.
The war resumed.with Bhishma wounding Arjuna.
Soon it was evening and the war ended.

Day Four

Every one accumulated in their camps and began discussing. The night thus ended and the new day began.
Krishna took the chariot in front of Bhishma.
Bhima was fighting Susharma. Bhima killed many Kaurava soldiers. Susharma showered arrows at Bhima which Bhima dodged using his mace. Susharma started fleeing. Seeing this Duryodhana attacked Bhima. Duryodhana showered arrows which Bhima cut off. Bhima then shot arrows at Duryodhana. Duryodhana cut off Bhima's bow. Bhima took another bow and cut off Duryodhana's bow. Bhima cut that off. This happened many times with bows getting cut off. Bhishma seeing this asked some of the kings to go and help Duryodhana.
Bhima was attacked but he managed to cut off the weapons coming towards him. Bhagdatta attacked Bhima and managed to control him for sometime, till Bhima cut off his bow. Ghatotkacha saw this and came to Bhima's side. Bhagdatta's elephant was killed. Alambish came to fight. Both Ghatokacha and Ambalush used magic on each other.
Arjuna and Bhishma kept fighting.
The day ended.

Bhima rescues Susharma

Having achieved his motive, Susharma went with his prisoner to the banks of the river Krishna. There a camp was setup and food was being prepared.
Susharma said to Virata - See, Without your brother in law, you are nothing.

Suddenly Bhima attacked. The people there were scared to this huge person come there. Bhima started using his hands. He saw a broken chariot and picking up the flagstaff of that, he started fighting. Catching the horses, he flung them on the other horses.

Susharma got the news that a strange being had attacked and was calling out to him. Bhima saw Susharma. Susharma was scared to see Bhima. With his left hand, he grabbed Susharma by his hair and with his right hand he grabbed Virata. He then rushed where Yudhistira was. Both Virata and Susharma had fainted. Virata coming to his senses saw Yudhistira there. He asked what had happened, where had the gandharva vanished, the one who had rescued him.

Yudhistira said The gandharva likes you, so he rescued you. Do not fear him.

To Susharma, Yudhistira said, Who asked you to come here? You would have heard of the Gandharvas who are staying here.
To Virata, he said - Pardon the king of Trigarta, Susharma, and let him go.

Virata agreed and pardoned Susharma.

With the treasures and Virata, the Pandavas returned back.