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DAY 9 OF THE WAR :
When the 9th day’s war was about to start, Duryodhana immediately instructs Dushashana to give full protection to Bhishma .
The defining moment has come now & today we can witness carnage of the Pandavas as our Grandsire is furious & very eager to destroy them . Hence lets offer him all the support now. My great scare only is on that wolf Shikandi . If he appears before Bhishma, our grandfather will not take up arms as he had very clearly told me yesterday. Its foremost that he is covered well so that victory is assured .
Following the command of Duryodhana, the army moves to strengthen Bhishma.
Now , on seeing the Pandava army formation wherein Shikandi was placed very closely with Arjuna , Duryodhana once again instructs his army to ensure that Shikandi doesn’t dare to reach Bhishma .
Now Arjuna asks Dhrishtadyumna to place Shikandi well in front of Bhishma & assured him that he himself will secure Shikandi’s safety
Bhishma arranges his troops in a format called Sarvatobhadra.
Abimanyu meets Duryodhana in a fierce battle , shows his prowess that an admiring Duryodhana commented , he resembles another Partha ! . Then he sends Alamvusa to counter Abimanyu & after various exchanges, Alamvusa retreats .
Now Bhishma himself appears before Abimanyu & on seeing this, Arjuna rushes to rescue his son from the wrath of grandfather.
Ashwathama faces Satyaki & as the battle gets tougher, Drona enters the scene & rescues his son & destabilizes Satyaki.
Now Arjuna , on seeing his pupil suffering ( Satayaki learnt from Arjuna ) comes to his rescue also.
Here one has to appreciate Drona’s stand .
In battle Drona never recognises Partha as dear to himself. Partha also, keeping a Kshatriya's duty in view, recognises not in battle his preceptor.
In course , Arjuna fires a weapon called Vayavya which created a wave of winds. Drona counters this by shooting Saila.
Bhishma does his destructive act now & grinds the pandavas . To counter him Dhrishtadyumna ,Sikhandin , Virata and Drupada all attack him but Bhishma relentlessly dispatches them to all corners.
However as Shikandi starts his shooting, doesn’t respond back .
But quickly , he gets a protection through Duryodhana & his troops .
Day 9 continues...
Day 9 continues ......
Now everyone – Yudhishtira, Drishtadyumna, Bhima, Satyaki , Nakula , Sahadeva , all surround Bhishma but he gives a tremendous reception to each one that they were forced to withdraw.
The destruction caused by Bhishma was immense today that the Pandava army could not rally around but most of them flew away from the battle field.
Many combatants of the Pandava army, throwing aside their armour, were seen flying in all directions . Indeed, the Pandava troops looked like bulls running wild in fear, and no longer restrained by the yoke.
All these are being watched by Krishna who once again becomes restless & addresses to Partha to strike at Bhishma immediately.
Arjuna, inbetween who was forced to fight with another group of Susharma & his team, faces Bhishma who welcomes him with shower of arrows & covers Arjuna .
Arjuna cuts the bow of Bhishma twice which makes him appreciate in admiration – well done well done !
But the war once again takes a different direction as Bhishma continues to torment Arjuna & his troops .
Seeing the destruction caused by the Grandsire, Krishna , unable to control his anger , once again jumped from the chariot & rushed towards Bhishma with his chakra on !
Seeing Krishna march towards him, Bhishma with folded hands welcomes him by saying :
Come, come, O God of the gods, I bow to U.Throw me down today in this great battle. O god, slain by U, great will be the good done to me.
Arjuna quickly rushes behind him & in great speed takes him back to the chariot & the war resumes !
Arjuna pleads now to Krishna & assures him that he will definitely slay Bhishma
Krishna, however, spoke not a word, but in anger once more mounted upon the car.
Even after the resumption, the result proved to be the repeat of earlier as Bhishma continued to afflict fear on Pandavas.
TODAY BHISHMA ELIMINATED COUNTLESS NUMBER OF PANDAVAS WHICH MADE YUDHISTIRA TOTALLY SHAKEN & DEVASTATED.
As the sun was about to set , Yudhishtira quietly ordered the troops to withdraw & so they did .
And the Kauravas also withdrew in cheer .
Afflicted by the shafts of Bhishma and reflecting upon that hero's feats in battle, the Pandavas obtained no peace of mind.
Bhishma also, having vanquished a vast majority of the Pandavas , was worshipped by Duryodhana & his army men and glorified by them.
Accompanied by the rejoicing Kurus, the great Grandsire then entered his tent.
DAY 9 ENDS
DAY 9 NIGHT EVENTS :
Now lets peep into the Pandava tent & hear what discussions are going on .
In that hour of night , the entire Pandava chiefs sat together.
The reason for this emergency meeting was very simple .
The carnage & destruction created by Bhishma time & again on their ranks made them totally baffled & clueless as to how to deal with his onslaught for the next day as everyday , he was growing from strengths to strengths.
Each one came up with his suggestions.
Yudhishtira patiently listened to all & finally looked at Krishna & said the following :
O Krishna, Bhishma is crushing my troops & we dare not even look at him
I conclude now that Bhishma can never be killed by anyone , no not even Arjuna can go near him . He is invincible in a war.
I am totally shattered now & feel like retiring to the forests . No longer I have any desire now. All my brothers & dear ones are exceedingly afflicted with wounds .
I am really pained to see all our beloved ones ready to give their lives for the sake of me but lets put an end to it immediately.
Thus spoke Yudhishtira with great loss of morale.
Now its Krishna’s turn to speak :
Pl do not indulge in sorrow . Arjuna & Bhima are endued with immense energy & they are capable of destroying your foes.
BUT IF YOU WISH, I WILL SLAY BHISHMA IN BATTLE , IF ARJUNA DOESN’T WISH TO DO IT. On a single chariot, I will slay the entire Kauravas . Those who are enemies of Pandavas are my enemies too. Arjuna is my friend, relative & disciple.
Therefore command me, in what way I am to fight. Formerly, at Upaplavya, Partha had, in the presence of many persons, vowed, saying, he will slay the son of Ganga. These words of the intelligent Partha should be observed in practice. Indeed, if Partha requests me without doubt I will fulfill that vow. Or, let it be the task of Arjuna himself in battle.
What need be said of Bhishma, therefore, O king? Endued with great energy, Bhishma, is now of perverted judgment, of intelligence decayed, and of little sense, without doubt, he doesn’t know what he should do.
Hearing these words of Krishna, Yudhishthira said,
I know u can do anything for us but as promised before the war, you should not take up arms
However, I have a suggestion now. In this battle an agreement was made by me with Bhishma. He said - I will give u counsel, but fight I shall never for u, since I shall have to fight for Duryodhana's sake. Know this for truth. Therefore, Bhishma may give me sovereignty by giving me good counsel.
Hence, lets go & meet him & ALSO ASK HIM ABOUT THE MEANS OF HIS OWN DEATH
& I will do in battle what he will say.
Everyone now get convinced by this idea & the entire Pandavas brothers along with Krishna , all proceeded together towards the abode of Bhishma, casting aside their coats of mail and weapons and entering then his tent, they all bowed to him, bending their heads.
And sought his protection .
The night of Day 9 continues....................
The night of Day 9 continues ............
The great grandsire Bhishma was immensely pleased on seeing his grandchildren together & blessed them. Now Bhishma asks them –
what can I do now to enhance your joy. Even if it be exceedingly difficult of achievement, I will yet do it with all my soul.
Now Yudhishtira says :
How shall we obtain victory & how this destruction of creatures be stopped ? My Lord, pls tell us the means of ur own death.How shall we be able to bear U in battle?
Ur bow always seem to be drawn to a circle. No one is able to mark U & U resemble another Sun himself .
Tell me, O grandsire, the means by which we may vanquish U in battle, by which sovereignty may be ours, and lastly, by which my army may not have to undergo such destruction.
Hearing these words, Bhishma says the follg :
As long as I am alive, victory cannot be yours in battle. If, therefore, U desire victory in the battle, smite me down without delay. I give you permission to U all to strike me .
Yudhishtira once again pleads him -
Tell us the means by which we may vanquish U in battle as even the Devas & Asuras united cannot win u .
Bhishma said, True. With weapons, I may not be eliminated in a warfare.
If, however, I lay aside my weapons, even these car-warriors can slay me.
• One who has thrown away his weapons
• one who has fallen down
• one whose armour has slipped off
• one whose standard is down
• one who is flying away
• one who is frightened
• one who says--I am urs now
• ONE WHO IS A FEMALE & ONE WHO BENEATH THE NAME OF A FEMALE
WITH THE ABOVE SET OF PEOPLE, I DO NOT LIKE TO BATTLE. THIS IS MY RESOLVE.
That son of Drupada, who is known by the name of Sikhandin, was a female before but subsequently obtained manhood. How all this took place, we all know it truly.
Let Arjuna, keeping Sikhandin before him, attack me with his sharp shafts. When that inauspicious omen will be there, especially in the form of one that was a female before, I will never seek, though armed with bow and arrow, to strike him. Obtaining that opportunity, let Dhananjaya quickly pierce me on every side with his shafts.
Then the victory will be certain.
The Pandavas , having ascertained all this went back to their tents, saluting the Kuru grandsire.
But Arjuna, while coming back, THE TRUE WARRIOR THAT HE WAS, was burning with grief & face in shame ,said these words :
O Krishna . How am I going to fight with my own Grandsire with whose arms & thighs , I have played during my childhood days.
How can he be slain by me. Let my army perish. Whether, it is victory or death that I obtain I will never fight Bhishma.
For which Krishna responds :
Having vowed the slaughter of Bhishma before, U cannot abstain from slaying him, agreeably to the duties of a Kshatriya? Throw down from his car, O Partha, that Kshatriya who is invincible in battle. Victory can never be yours without slaying Ganga's son.
Bhishma is invincible & is like the destroyer. Slay Bhishma, without any anxiety.
Hearing those words, Arjuna partly gets convinced to prepare for the fateful next day
DAY 9 NIGHT ENDS NOW.
Tomorrow's coverage will be ON THE MOST SORROWFUL DAY OF THE ENTIRE MAHABARATHA EPIC :cry:
DAY 10 TO START NOW :
On expected lines, the Pandavas, placed Shikandi in front marched .
Bhima and Arjun became the protectors of his car-wheels.
And in his rear were the sons of Draupadi and Abhimanyu.
Satyaki became the protector of the last.
Behind them was Dhrishtadyumna protected by the Panchalas.
Next to Dhrishtadyumna, behind, marched Yudhishthira,
accompanied by Nakula & Sahadeva
Virata came behind further.
Next to him was Durupada
Now lets have a look at the Kaurava army formation :
Bhishma was placed at the head.
And the entire Duryodhana & his brothers followed him
Next behind them was Drona & Aswatthama.
Next behind was Bhagadatta surrounded by his elephant division.
Behind Bhagadatta were Kripa and Kritavarman.
Behind them were Sudakshina the ruler of the Kamvojas, and
Jayatsena, the king of the Magadhas, and Suvala's son and Vrihadvala.
Now the war commences
Day 10 to continue .............
Hi All
I may be off for a week & hence pls excuse me & give me a break . Extremely sorry for this.
But I wish u all have discussions on the first 9 days of the war & other aspects also.
Will definitely try to join back as early as possible
Thank you, Nakeeran! Please, continue!
Hi all. Am back today :D
Wish to know if there are any queries on the description of the first 9 days of the war
Suggestions for improving - welcome :)
Raghu sir , I have been very neutral in giving the day by day account of the war & I have also mentioned that so far , the rules of the war were followed religiously as Bhishma was present .
Well, after his fall & other compulsions of the then prevailed situation forced many key participants to break the war rules which resulted in loss of precious lives.
From today, I will be resuming the coverage.
I will continue with description of the 10th day of the war ......................
Day 10 of the war takes off now :
( I have already detailed the army formation & the lines drawn by the respective sides in the earlier post )
Arjuna , placing Sikhandi in the van, proceeded against Bhishma
But Bhishma sprayed multiple arrows on the Pandavas & started his destruction for the day.
Now, the entire Pandavas rushed towards him with ferocity.
Now Bhishma consumed the army division of Shikandi. Shikandi responds by shooting 3 sharp arrows. Seeing him advance,
Bhishma says laughingly :
Whether U chose to strike me or not, I will never fight with U.
Sikhandin responds by shouting at Bhisma –
I am fully aware of your prowess but still I will today fight with U, O best of men. I will, of a certainty, slay U. I swear this before U.
Sikhandin pierced Bhishma with five straight shafts, having already pierced him with his wordy shafts. Hearing those words of his, Arjuna, regarding Sikhandin to be Bhishma's Destroyer, urged him on, saying,
I will fight behind U, routing the foe with my shafts. Rush against Bhishma
He will not be able to afflict U.
I will protect U, checking all the Kauravas.
Arjuna now forges ahead & penetrates the Kaurava forces.
However, the Kauravas surrounded Bhishma on all sides with a large force as a solid security wall.
Chitrasena resisted Chekitana
Kritavarman tackled Dhrishtadyumna
Somadatta's son managed Bhima
Vikarna stopped Nakula.
Kripa blocked Sahadeva.
Durmukha controlled Gatotkacha.
Duryodhana himself resisted Satyaki
Sudakshina the ruler of the Kamavojas, stopped Abhimanyu
Aswatthama tackled d Virata and Drupada
Drona fought with Yudhishtira.
Dussasana fought with Arjuna who was rushing with great speed, with Sikhandin before him
Dushashana fought a terrific battle today that Ajuna could not advance further.
DAY 10 continues.........