Karna Parva
The Book of Karna. Days 16-17 under Karna's command. Bhima fulfills his vow against Duhshasana, and the epic duel between Karna and Arjuna ends with the fall of the tragic hero.
Lessons in this chapter
- Senapati: The Sun's Son Commands — Karna leads the Kaurava army
- Kalaha: The Charioteer's Insults — Shalya provokes Karna
- Rana: Day Sixteen — Fierce battles on day sixteen
- Pratijña: Bhima's Vow Fulfilled — Bhima kills Duhshasana
- Rudhira: Blood for Blood — Bhima drinks enemy's blood
- Niyati: The Weight of Curses — Karna's curses come true
- Maha Rana: The Final Duel Begins — Karna and Arjuna face off
- Chakra: The Sunken Wheel — Karna's chariot sinks in earth
- Surya Putra: Fall of the Sun's Son — Arjuna kills Karna
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