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Third day battle On Arjun's instruction Dhrisht Dyumn formed crescent moon formation,the Artha Chandra Vyuha.Bheema stood at the right edge.Then Virat and Drupad . In the middle stood Yudhishtir with Sikhandi and Dhrisht.Then Satyaki,Abhimanyu and Draupadi's sons filled up. At the left edge stationed Arjun with his Gandiv.Arjun started destroying the Kaurava army exhibiting his unparalleled prowess.Satyaki Abhi and upapandavas attacked Sakuni.A fierce battle happened between Duryothan and Bheem.Within a short while Duryotthan swooned in his chariot.Abhi defeated Sakuni and made him run away.Arjun appeared as if he is playing game, Whoever came across they were thrown off their feet by Savyasachi who troubled the Kauravas by shooting with both his hands.Duryothan got angry and blamed Dron and Bhishm with harsh words.Bheeshma got angry and proceeded to wipe off Pandava army.Bheeshm appeared as if he only is fighting every where.His skill in archery made every one wonder of his. Accuracy and power.He looked like Siva at the time of Pralaya.Krishna bit his lips and addressed Arjun.' Parth why are you overlooking your Pitamah? Now fight with full heart." As Krishna raced his chariot towards Bheeshm Arjun pierced the bow string of Grandfather.who took another one but that was also broken by Arjun in a split second. Bheeshm smiled at Arjun with applause in his eyes.Bheeshm again continued his fight and wounded both Arjun and Krishn.Observing Arjun's passive attitude Krishna got angry and jumped down from the chariot. He took his discus in his hand and shouted.' I am wielding my weapon despite my oath that I won't fight. Today I will kill Santanav and others and bestow the kingdom on Pandavas." Every one stood spell bound seeing his ferocious form .Bheeshma folded his hands and prayed.' O lotus eyed Lord! O Krishna with shining yellow garment,Iwelcome you Lord please liberate me from this bondage. Grace me Prabhu." Arjun jumped down from the chariot and ran . He sprinted forward yelling Madhav Please stop.Krishna still raced ahead with firmness and Arjun managed to hold his shoulder tightly.but Krishna dragged Arjun along with him . Finally Arjun stopped him with his full might and clasped his feet.Krishna fired at him.' Parth you won't harm your Pitamah. Let me do this for your sake." Arjun pleaded with him.' How can I incur sin by forcing you break your vow? Give me another chance, I will tackle grandfather." Arjun promised. Krishna chidedso him.' You will tackle. But you won't kill him. Is that so? What is the use?" Arjun became pale. He confessed. ' As you wish I will do. But leave the weapon." As both of them ascended the chariot every one sighed with relief. As Krishna drove the chariot with force Arjun attacked the Kaurava army and Bheeshm keeping aside his apprehensions.Bheeshm hurled a Sakti arrow at Arjun but Arjun pulled the string of Gandiv to his ear and shot his Astr that made the earth tremble.Gandiv thrummed with menace.An arch of fire blazed across the sky and fell on the Kaurava army . Bheeshma's chariot halted. His charioteer swooned. The horses ran haywire.As the Astra caused devastating effect thousands of Kaurava soldiers with their elephants and horses lost their lives.The river of blood started flowing in Kaurava side. Drona,Salya and others stood stupefied. The day came to an end with Pandavas prevailing over the Kauravas. The Devdutt and Panchajanya together blew victorious notes that made Pandava army dance but Kaurava army shiver.And the Astra released by Arjun on that day became the topic of discussion.it was Aindrastr. The Astra of Indra given to him by his father..In the night Panchali stepped into his tent and gazed deeply into the most charming face that bowled her over ever since she saw him walk towards the bow at her Swayamvar.What would she love more? His valour or his beauty? Or his sensitivity? She can't tell. All this together constitute her Arjun as the most desirable hero of Aryavarth. Panchali walked to him and sitting on the couch kissed his artistic fingers that can make Gandiv dance to his tune.
Back to Pragati Pragati could not contain her excitement. She is the present given to her father? She did not remember anything as she is months old then. She asked Gandhari.'' Grand mother! Tell me what is the reactions afterwards. And also where did my father take grandmother?"Ganthari smiled at her enthusiasm and continued.' Chitra openly praised Panchali.' You are too clever. In one go you dominated all of us. " Subhadra agreed.' Yes That was fantastic.What better present he can get other than his daughter? " Rekha said.' Only you can think that sharp.All ornaments put together can not equal Pragati in his heart." Alli sighed.' I doubted you only will win finally. And that only happened." Ulupi and Arya did not say anything but conveyed their applause to Panchali with their looks.Panchali felt embarrassed and said.' It was not pre planned.I was too busy that I can not decide anything till now. I just did so since I am left with no option.All your presents surely dominated one another. They were unique. So please dont get disheartened ." Krishna applauded her.' You are magnanimous and pure at heart Sakhi.You made me proud today." Panchali requested Satya to leave her as her children will have to sleep.She took Pragati from Arjun and Malini held Kirti.As they left the fun and games continued till the wee hours of the morning .After that they dispersed to their anodes with their. Children.Arjun went to practice straight from there and returned for breakfast.His wily cousins along with Sakuni and Karna are present eating Indraprasth special dishes. As Krishna who is already there came forward to meet him halfway Arjun told Kunti to be ready to come with him after breakfast. Chitra and Subhadra are curious.' Where do you take her? Can we accompany you? " Subhadra placed her hands round Kunti's neck and cajoled her.' You will allow all of us to come with you no?" Kunti smiled at her dearest niece and told Arjun.' They also will come. Arrange for it." Arjun looked irritated while Satya enjoyed.Duryothan called out to Arjun.' Where are you taking your mother and my mother? We also will come.I hope you don't have an objection." Bheem ridiculed him.' Duryothan why are you interested when women have planned some thing? If you want I will arrange entertainment to you in the Boxing ring.I am ready to fight with you." Yudhishtir scolded Bheem.' Don't talk of duels Bheem. Why can't Duryothan follow Arjun? Let them go . Arjun take all of them along with Mata.' Arjun's face became dull. The way he wanted to make his mother surprised and happy now it can't happen exclusively. But he can not disobey his Eldest.Panchali observed his frustration and desparately thought.Come what may he won't change. His loyalty towards his Eldest won't change. He can't say no to him even in small matters..Then how can she even think that he should have opposed her sharing?As she is absorbed in herself Dussasan irritated Arjun in another way. The maids present at last midnight presents session spread the news everywhere about the entertaining session. Bhanumati whose maid informed her about it by mistake let Duryothan listen to everything without her awareness. Soon Sakuni Karna and Dussasan also got to know that Arjun got many valuable presents from his wives. Dussasan called Arjun and retorted.' Arjun heard that you got so many presents. I must say you are too lucky." Karn remarked.' Ofcourse the more the number the most benefit follows for sure." Arjun 's jaw tightened and before he could say anything Duryothan teased him' Arjun I was informed that your FireBorn wife's present turned out to be the most precious. Could you elaborate? Ofcourse she is special in every way...Arjun frowned and turned to Duryothan who relented a bit seeing Arjun's face and completed his line.Dont take me wrong. I am saying She is Special to you. Right?" Arjun anxiosly looked at his Eldest whose face is expressionless. Yudhishtir got up and left reminding Arjun to take Duryothan with him.Arjun looked at Krishna in frustration and Krishna smiled his Devine smile.
