The seventh day of war

The seventh day of war OM! Having bowed down to Narayana, and Nara, the most exalted of male beings, and also to the goddess Saraswati, must the word ‘Jaya’ be uttered. Conversation between Duryodhana and Bhishma Then those heroes, who cherished feelings of hostility towards one another, retired to their…

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The sixth day of war

The sixth day of war OM! Having bowed down to Narayana, and Nara, the most exalted of male beings, and also to the goddess Saraswati, must the word ‘Jaya’ be uttered. The Pandava and Kaurava armies are formed in Vyuhas Having rested for a while, both the Kurus and the…

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The fifth day of war

The fifth day of war OM! Having bowed down to Narayana, and Nara, the most exalted of male beings, and also to the goddess Saraswati, must the word ‘Jaya’ be uttered. The war resumes on the fifth day After the night had passed away and the sun had risen, the…

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The fourth day of war

The fourth day of war OM! Having bowed down to Narayana, and Nara, the most exalted of male beings, and also to the goddess Saraswati, must the word ‘Jaya’ be uttered. The war resumes on the fourth day When the night passed away, the high-souled Bhishma, with wrath engendered, supported…

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Third day of war

Third day of war OM! Having bowed down to Narayana, and Nara, the most exalted of male beings, and also to the goddess Saraswati, must the word ‘Jaya’ be uttered. The vyuhas of the opposing armies When the night having passed away, the dawn came, Shantanu’s son Bhishma, that chastiser…

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First day of war

First day of war OM! Having bowed down to Narayana, and Nara, the most exalted of male beings, and also to the goddess Saraswati, must the word ‘Jaya’ be uttered. Hearing those words of his (elder) brother, your son Duhshasana advanced with his troops, with Bhishma at their head, and…

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