7. Drona Parva
The Book of Drona
Drona takes command of the Kaurava forces as the war enters its second phase. The great teacher faces his former students on the battlefield, leading to tragic events including Abhimanyu's death, Arjuna's vow, and Drona's eventual fall through deception. This parva covers days 11-15 of the war, marked by increasing desperation and moral complexity.
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7.1 Drona Takes Command
Drona is appointed commander-in-chief of the Kaurava forces as the war enters its second phase
7.2 Drona's Strategy
Drona employs strategic formations and military tactics, challenging the Pandava forces
7.3 The Chakravyuha
Drona creates the formidable Chakravyuha formation, setting a trap for the Pandavas
7.4 Abhimanyu's Death
Abhimanyu enters the Chakravyuha alone and fights heroically, but is tragically killed
7.5 Arjuna's Vow
Arjuna learns of his son's death and vows to kill Jayadratha before sunset
7.6 Jayadratha's Death
Arjuna hunts down and kills Jayadratha, fulfilling his vow with Krishna's help
7.7 Ghatotkacha's Death
Ghatotkacha fights valiantly against the Kauravas, but Karna uses Vasavi Shakti to kill him
7.8 Drona's Invincibility
Drona proves nearly invincible, forcing the Pandavas to seek a desperate strategy
7.9 The Deception
The Pandavas plan to deceive Drona by making him believe his son Ashwatthama is dead
7.10 Drona's Fall
Drona, believing his son is dead, lays down his arms and is killed by Dhrishtadyumna
7.11 The Narayanastra
Ashwatthama, devastated by his father's death, unleashes the Narayanastra—a divine weapon that creates thousands of weapons. Krishna's divine knowledge saves the Pandavas through submission
7.12 Transition to Karna
With Drona fallen, Karna takes command of the Kaurava forces. The war continues, entering a new phase as Drona Parva ends and Karna Parva begins