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पूर्णायतविसृष्टेन सम्यक्प्रणिहितेन च । ध्वजमेकेन विव्याध जाम्बूनदविभूषितम्॥६-४५-११॥
With a fully drawn, well-aimed shot, he pierced with a single arrow the banner adorned with Jāmbūnada-gold.
english translation
दुर्मुखस्य तु भल्लेन सर्वावरणभेदिना । जहार सारथेः कायाच्छिरः संनतपर्वणा॥६-४५-१२॥
Then, with a broad-headed arrow that penetrated all protective coverings, he severed the head from the body of Durmukha’s charioteer, using a well-jointed shaft.
english translation
धनुश्चिच्छेद भल्लेन कार्तस्वरविभूषितम् । कृपस्य निशिताग्रेण तांश्च तीक्ष्णमुखैः शरैः॥६-४५-१३॥
With a broad-headed arrow he cut Kr̥pa’s bow, ornamented with gold; and with sharp-pointed missiles he also struck those (attendant targets) using keen-edged arrows.
english translation
जघान परमक्रुद्धो नृत्यन्निव महारथः । तस्य लाघवमुद्वीक्ष्य तुतुषुर्देवता अपि॥६-४५-१४॥
In intense agitation, the great chariot-warrior struck repeatedly, moving as if in a dance; observing his agility, even the celestial beings expressed approval.
english translation
लब्धलक्ष्यतया कार्ष्णेः सर्वे भीष्ममुखा रथाः । सत्त्ववन्तममन्यन्त साक्षादिव धनंजयम्॥६-४५-१५॥
Because Kārṣṇi had attained precise aim, all the chariot-warriors led by Bhīṣma regarded him as possessing exceptional resolve—almost as if he were Dhanañjaya himself.
english translation