Karna's Prowess
“Karna’s first full day as commander turns the battlefield into a showcase of ruthless precision and relentless honor.”
Story Summary
On day sixteen, Karna rides at the tip of a relentless wedge and cuts through the Pandava lines with clinical brilliance. He defeats Satyaki, Nakula, and Sahadeva in rapid succession, breaks Dhrishtadyumna’s formations, and pins Bhima long enough for Duryodhana to reclaim territory. Yet each victory also exposes Karna’s limits—he must avoid Arjuna until the duel destiny has promised, and every arrow he spends reminds him how thin his margin is without the Vasavi Shakti. The Pandavas respond with disciplined counterattacks, but by dusk everyone understands that Karna’s command is as formidable as it is tragic, and that the inevitable confrontation draws closer with every heartbeat.