10. Sauptika Parva
The Book of the Sleeping Warriors
The darkest chapter of the war. After Duryodhana's fall, Ashwatthama vows revenge and leads a night attack on the sleeping Pandava camp, resulting in the massacre of defenseless warriors. This parva explores the devastating consequences of revenge, the moral complexity of attacking sleeping enemies, and Krishna's divine judgment.
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10.1 Ashwatthama's Vow
Ashwatthama vows revenge after Duryodhana's death and plans a night attack with Kripa and Kritavarma
10.2 The Night Approach
The three warriors approach the sleeping Pandava camp under cover of darkness
10.3 The Massacre
Ashwatthama, Kripa, and Kritavarma massacre the sleeping warriors, killing the Upapandavas and Dhrishtadyumna
10.4 Discovery and Grief
The Pandavas discover the massacre and are devastated by the loss of their sons and allies
10.5 The Brahmastra
Ashwatthama unleashes the Brahmastra, and Arjuna counters with his own Brahmastra
10.6 Krishna's Curse
Krishna intervenes and curses Ashwatthama to wander the earth forever, bearing his sins
10.7 The Aftermath
The Pandavas perform last rites for the fallen and prepare to return to Hastinapura