8. Karna Parva
The Book of Karna
Karna Parva follows the intense sixteenth and seventeenth days of the war—Karna's brief command, his duels with each Pandava, the fatal clash with Arjuna, and the grief that breaks both armies.
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8.1 Karna Takes Command
Karna is appointed commander-in-chief of the Kaurava forces as the war enters its third phase.
8.2 Karna's Prowess
Karna demonstrates his brilliance in battle, proving himself a formidable commander.
8.3 Karna and Yudhishthira
Karna defeats Yudhishthira but spares his life, revealing the honor that defines him.
8.4 Karna and Bhima
Karna and Bhima clash in an epic duel that showcases strength against precision.
8.5 The Confrontation
Karna and Arjuna finally face each other, igniting the long-awaited duel.
8.6 Karna's Death
Karna's chariot wheel sinks into the mud, and Arjuna strikes the fatal blow in a tragic moment.
8.7 The Aftermath
The armies reel from Karna's fall, Duryodhana mourns, and the war pivots toward its end.
8.8 Transition to Shalya
With Karna gone, Shalya takes command and the war marches toward the next parva.