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Mahabharata War - Day 4

Episode#58 The fourth day battle was not dissimilar in any other way - replete with incessant killings and devastation. Yet the great war stands as the main central event in Mahabharata which played a pivotal role in comprehending the different aspects and dimensions of the great epic, it has enthralled a number of generations that followed them. At break of dawn, Pitamah re-arrayed the Kauravas regiment; being surrounded by Drona, Duryodhana and others, he appeared very radiant like Indra! The Kauravas army replete with it's chariot, elephants and horses all arrayed in battle order reminded of appearance of the sky caught in a great thunderstorm. Pitamah gave orders to advance... Arjuna watched the hostile movements from his chariot; the Hanuman flag wave enthusiastically and readied him for a strong battle. The battle commenced and Ashwasthama, Bhurisravas, Salya and Chitrasena (son of Chala) collectively surrounded Abhimanyu and assaulted him. The young warrior fought like a