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Pancharatra and Core: Abhimanyu fights Karna, then kills Aśvaketu, the son of the Magadha king. Shakuni sugests they all should crush Abhimanyu together. Karna severed the bow; Bhoja, the charioteer of Gautama, killed his horses. Droṇa severed the sword from his fist, while Radheya shattered the shield; Abhimanyu continued to fight with a disc in hand.

Sanjaya said:

Arjuna, with great skill, targeted Karna's ear once more, hitting him with fifty arrows, which greatly provoked Karna.

Karna, the son of Radha, struck him again with numerous arrows. Covered entirely by them, he appeared resplendent, O Bharata.

In his anger, Karna caused the blood to flow. He stood out as a heroic figure, adorned with a variety of arrows and drenched in blood.

The two great souls, with their bodies marked by arrows and smeared with blood, appeared like blooming Butea monosperma trees.

Then Abhimanyu, the son of Subhadra, valiantly defeated the six heroic ministers of Karna, who were known for their skill in battle, along with their horses, charioteers, banners, and chariots.

Then, unperturbed, he shot ten arrows each at the other great archers, and it appeared as if it was a marvelous feat.

Once more, having slain the son of the Magadha king with six straight arrows, he brought down the young Aśvaketu along with his horse and charioteer.

Mārtikāvata Bhoja then pierced Kuñjaraketana with a razor-sharp arrow and roared while releasing arrows.

Duhshasana's son pierced the four horses with four arrows, the charioteer with one, and Arjuna's son with ten arrows.

In his fury, Karna, his eyes red with anger, shot seven swift arrows at Duhshasana and then loudly declared his words.

Your father fled the battle like a coward. Fortunately, you also know how to fight, and today you will not escape.

After speaking those polished words, he released the arrow towards him, but Drona's son cut it off with three arrows.

Arjuna cut down the flag and struck Śalya with three arrows, but Śalya retaliated by striking him with nine feathered arrows.

Arjuna cut down his banner and both the charioteer, then pierced him with six arrows, causing him to retreat to another chariot.

After killing the five warriors Shatruñjaya, Chandraketu, Meghavega, Suvarcas, and Suryabhasa, he pierced Saubala.

Then Saubala pierced Duryodhana with three arrows and said, "Let us all crush him together before he destroys us one by one."

Then Karna, the son of Vikartana, addressed Drona, urging him to quickly reveal the means to kill the one who threatens to destroy all.

Then Droṇa, the great archer, addressed them all, asking if anyone among them perceives any weakness in the prince.

Today, after his father, observe the speed with which Narasimha, the Pandava, moves in all directions.

His bow's arc is visible along the paths of the chariot, as he swiftly strings and releases the arrows.

Saubhadra, the destroyer of enemy heroes, seems to tear my life apart and bewilder me with his arrows, yet he delights me once more.

This son of Subhadra, moving in battle, pleases me excessively; the great warriors, excited, do not see any gap in him.

I see no difference in the battle prowess of the one wielding the Gandiva bow, who shoots great arrows lightly in all directions.

Then Karna, struck by Arjuna's arrows, spoke again to Drona, "I must hold my ground, even as I am being pressed by Abhimanyu."

The fierce arrows of the radiant prince pierce my heart today, filled with terrible fiery energy.

The teacher, with a gentle smile, told Karna that his armor was impenetrable and that he was young and swift in valor.

I instructed him on his father's armor-wearing. Parapurañjaya certainly knows it completely.

It is indeed possible to cut his bow and string with well-aimed arrows, and the fearless horses and both the charioteers at the back are also present.

"O great archer, son of Radha, if it is possible, do this. Then, after turning him away, make your attack."

Even with his bow, he cannot be conquered by gods or demons. If you wish, make him lose his chariot and bow.

Upon hearing the teacher's words, Karna, the son of Vikartana, quickly severed the bow of the swiftly shooting archer with his arrows.

Bhoja, the charioteer of Gautama, killed his horses. However, the others showered arrows upon the one whose bow was cut.

In their haste, the six great charioteers, showing no mercy, showered arrows upon the lone, chariotless boy.

He, with his bow broken and chariot gone, adhering to his duty, holding a sword and shield, the glorious one ascended to the sky.

Arjuna's son, with Kaishika and others, moved swiftly and powerfully through the sky, much like the king of birds.

The great archers, seeing the gaps in battle, pierced him with their upward glances, as if saying, 'This falls on me with the sword.'

Droṇa severed the jewel-studded sword from his fist, while Radheya shattered the excellent shield with his sharp arrows.

He, fully equipped with armor and arrows, descended from the sky to the earth, stood firm, raised his discus, and angrily charged towards Drona.

He, with his body shining with the bright dust of the disc, appeared as if elevated with the disc in hand. In battle, Abhimanyu, like the night Subhadra, was performing the act of Vasubhadra.

Abhimanyu, with his face stained by flowing blood and a fierce lion-like roar, stood out prominently among the best of kings in the battle, displaying his immeasurable strength.