Mahabharata Book Seven (Volume 1): Drona (Clay Sanskrit

Mahabharata Book Seven (Volume 1): Drona (Clay Sanskrit Library, 61)

After Bhishma is cut down at the end of the previous book of the MahaÂ·bhÃ¡rata, the book which bears his name, DuryÃ³dhana selects Drona as leader of his forces. Drona accepts the honor with Bhishma's blessing, despite his ongoing personal conflicts as mentor to both the PÃ¡ndava and KÃ¡urava heroes in their youth. The fighting rages on, with heavy losses on both sides. Furious and frustrated, DuryÃ³dhana accuses Drona of collaborating with the enemy, but he replies that as long as Ãrjuna is on the field, the PÃ¡ndavas will remain invincible. When Ãrjuna is finally diverted from the main action of the battle, YudhiÂ·shthira entrusts Ãrjuna's son AbhimÃ¡nyu with the task of making a breach in the KÃ¡urava formation. AbhimÃ¡nyu rampages through Drona's army, but at last is cornered by several KÃ¡urava warriors and finally killed by JayadÂ·ratha.
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Country USA
Brand NYU Press
Manufacturer Clay Sanskrit
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2007-01-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780814767238

Mahabharata Book Seven (Volume 1): Drona (Clay Sanskrit Library, 61)