Soon Pandavas received that they will attack Brahmnagri, they ignored Krishna's voice of reason. They only remembered their humiliation and wanted revenge at any cost. So decision was made. Every king went back to their kingdom though nobody said anything but inwardly they too wanted to show the superiority of kshatriya to that suta Karna. Their pride never allowed to consider him as Samrat but seeing and hearing about his strength and valour they were scared of him but now when entire Aaryavrat is going to fight just one kingdom they feel confident. Seeing the valour of Arjun they too believed that what happened in Brahmnagri was nothing but cheating and Maya. Entire Aaryavrat couldn't defeat Arjun and karna defeated not just him but all the Pandavas they didn't want to believe that. Krishna too returned to Dwarka but Abhimanyu decided to go back with him as he was going to begin his education there. Soon every king reached their kingdom and gathered their army and called their brave warrior.

In Dwarka

Krishna and Abhimanyu reached there two days of travel upon reaching there. They went to the palace where Balram, revati and Rukmini welcomed them. They entered the palace and Krishna went to balram chamber, Abhimanyu followed him like he usually do. Seeing the grim expression of Krishna Balaram asked them.

Balram : What happened Kanha? Was Yagna not successful?

Krishna : Yagna was successful dau but that became the problem.

Balram : Meaning.

Krishna : Dau, Pandavas want to attack Brahmnagri with rest of Aaryavrat.

Balram : What? Why didn't you Stop them.

Krishna : I tried Dau, but they aren't listening. They are adamant to go in war.

Balram : This is non sense Krishna, I will not participate in this war nor I would allow anyone from Dwarka to participate.

Krishna : I have told them that you or I won't participate in this war but we have lent them our narayani sena as Yudhishthir is samrat and we have accepted his subordination thought it was because of our relationship and treaty.

Balram : Pandavas are foolish Kanha, they should have started this war.

Abhimanyu : But why bade mama, Pitashree told me The king of Brahmnagri is Adharmi and was spreading Adharm in his kingdom. Didn't you always told me Adharmi should never be spared.

Balram : What are you saying Putra, Karna is not Adharmi. He is follower of true dharm.

Abhimanyu : Then why Pitashree told me that bade mama.

Balram : Because Arjun Consider him as his biggest enemy and competitor. He can't accept someone is better than him.

Abhimanyu : So Samrat Karna is not Adharmi Mamashree.

Krishna : No Putra, he is not Adharmi. It's just that he is suta and have different thinking from rest of Aaryavrat king they don't accept him and consider him Adharmi.

Abhimanyu : But why Mamashree, aren't yadhav cowherd's too. If everyone can accept us then why not Samrat Karna. If it's his kingdom why Does anyone else wants to interfere with him. His subjects accepts him so why other Kings don't accept him.

Balram : Because according to entire Aaryavrat I and Krishna allowed yadhav to learn weapon fight which isn't true but they still believe it because it soothes their pride that yadhav though warrior are still under kshatriya but Karna is different. People are scared that like him if every low born decided to raise weapons then they will be facing difficulty or maybe rebellion. That is why they don't want to accept him.

Krishna : Putra, they want to go to fight for nothing but showing their Kshatriye superiority to Karna. This war is happening because of nothing but pride and ego of Kshatriye.

Abhimanyu : Then we should Stop this war Mamashree.

Krishna : I have tried Putra but my efforts were in vain. Now no one can stop this war. The pride and ego has taken over everyone and they won't listen.

Abhimanyu : But it is Adharm Mamashree.

Krishna : War itself is Adharm Putra. It causes loss of countless life and leave behind nothing but pain sorrow, widows, orphans.

Abhimanyu : So, Brahmnagri will be destroyed Mamashree.

Krishna (smiled) : Who told you that Putra. War is going to happen but that doesn't mean outcome is decided.

Abhimanyu : But They are going to face entire Aaryavrat Mamashree.

Krishna : I know Putra, but like always Dharm will win. Putra, entire Aaryavrat don't really know about true strength of Brahmnagri, especially not of Karna. In this war everyone will get to know about his valour and strength.

Abhimanyu : Is he really that great a warrior Mamashree.

Karna : Yes Putra, Karna is warrior of such calibre. In this world only Mahadev could kill or defeat him other wise he is basically invincible.

Abhimanyu : Wow, Mamashree not even you can defeat him.

Krishna : Putra it's true I can't defeat him but I know Karna will never raise his weapon against me or Dau.

Abhimanyu : Why Mamashree.

Balram : Because of his respect towards us Putra. Karna is great person, the power he has can easily let anyone be arrogant or greedy but he isn't like that. He is very humble and generous person.

Krishna : That is why this war is important, this war will make entire Aaryavrat understand that discriminating someone based on cast is not right. Humans karma and gun should be their identity not their birth.

Abhimanyu : Mamashree, I want to witness his valour and strength. But I don't know if this is possible or not.

Krishna : It is possible Putra, I have decided not to participate in war but I never said I can't be it's witness. Such great step towards dharmstapana is going to happen. I can't be not present ther. Come with me, I will let you see the entire battle.

Abhimanyu (excitedly) : You are best chote Mamashree.

Balram : You up to you shenanigans Kanha and you are going to involve Abhimanyu too.

Krishna : It's his wish Dau.

Abhimanyu : Yes bade mama please.

Balram (sighed) : You both are going to end ofe fine, but you both are not going alone I will come too. I also want to see what Karna and Brahmnagri are worth.

Krishna : Not just you Dau but entire Aaryavrat will know about it but first I have to something to Stop unnecessary blood shed. You can come later with Abhimanyu but I am leaving for Brahmnagri now.

Balram : What are you upto now Kanha.

Krishna : I am going to introduce Aryavart to Maharathi Karna dau. I am going to be his Charioteer.

Abhimanyu was shocked hearing this but Krishna immediately left Dwarka and went towards Brahmnagri. Balram then called the Sabha and informed them about everything thing he then ordered to assemble narayani sena and send them to Indraprastha to fight with and under Pandavas.

Simmilar thing and preparation were happening all over Aaryavrat. Every king was sending their army and warrior to Indraprastha and from there they will March towards Brahmnagri. I Hastinapur after Bheeshma and Vidhur returned as Duryodhana, Dussashan, Shakuni and Ashwatthama uas returned earlier, they informed Dhritrashtra about everything and immediately a sabha was called upon and in front of entire Sabha Bheeshma told everyone about Pandavas declaration of war to Brahmnagri. Duryodhana vehemently denied to participate in any war under Pandavas but under Dronacharya orders who wanted revenge again and Ashwatthama pleas as he too has spend seven years training under kripacharya to avenge his father, he agreed. But not for Pandavas but for his teacher and friends. Kunti too got news she was worried and wanted to stop this but Priyamada stopped her. Priyamada reminded her of her insecurities and fear which led Kunti to keep quiet like usual. Bheeshma who was hoping that atleast now kunti will say something as her eldest son is going to face entire Aaryavrat but he was again shocked by her stone heart. After knowing about karna the more he thinks the more gets disappointed by Kunti. He was upset before but now he was atleast glad that Karna was not raised by her. After knowing what Pandavas done to Karna in three years he was disappointed by arrogance of Pandavas. He thinks himself as main cause as his too much love,care and protection are also the reason why they have become what they are now. Soon the entire army with soldier, horse rider, elephant rider, Chariot rider gathered in Indraprastha and marched towards Brahmnagri.

In Brahmnagri.

Karna got the news of upcoming war after next day of yagna through his widespread spy network. Upon learning of war the forces of Vanquisher of evil too returned to Brahmnagri to help their King. Karna too began to prepare for war though he never wanted war but it doesn't mean he wouldn't protect his kingdom. He wasn't afraid of war but he never wanted that various innocent to die because of war but war was such evil. He first arranged food and everything for his citizens and after that he prepared his forces, the news of upcoming battle spread throughout Brahmnagri. The citizen were scared but they put their beliefs in their King like always and helped in preparation. They too wanted to participate as every citizen of Brahmnagri was capable enough as common soldier in terms of using weapons. They wanted to fill in the number gap but Karna reassured them all that not necessary. Everyone in Brahmnagri got busy. Rakshas, yaksh, nag and various creatures begin gathering to participate in war, the soldiers too raised their vigilance. The people in th kingdom helped blacksmiths in their task of preparation of arms for battle. Everyone warrior of Brahmnagri was ready for battle even ghatotkach wanted to participate. Karna was worried as he was confident that he will win but the price of victory was not something he wanted to pay. Karna was still thinking of a way to let his soldier also not participate truth is he wanted to go alone but he knew his sabha will never agree. His prayed to almighty to show him way and then his prayers were answered and soldiers came to inform him Dwarkadhish is coming towards Brahmnagri. Karna was happy he immediately informed the soldier to welcome him with utmost respect and tell all the citizen to do same. No hostility is to be shown towards him. Soldiers left and then Karna informed a servant to let him family members know and gather at palace entrance to welcome Shree Krishna.

Krishna came and was welcomed in Brahmnagri and with respect he was escorted towars the palace where Vrushali welcomed him by aarti and everything. A huge feast was organised in his honour. Krishna smiled he knew in this volatile times only by his devotees order he can get such grand welcome other wise as of now Brahmnagri consider entire Aaryavrat it's enemy. Krishna was escorted to chamber amd Karna came here with him.

Karna : Prabhu, you came here it is my honor and pleasure.

Krishna : I had come Karna, when devotee is facing a problem even gods cannot leave them alone. But why are you worried Karna, you and I both know what will be outcome of this war.

Karna : I know I will win Prabhu, that I am confident about but at what cost, how many have to sacrifice their life in this futile war. It's not just who will die or participate in war Prabhu but their families too had to suffer. In a war of such scale I can't show kindness to enemy as it will be cruelty to my own soldiers. Surrender is also not possible because it will destroy my hardwork of years.

Krishna : I know Karna, I am glad unlike your opponent you consider about innocent who will dies because they will be following their kings order and their dharm. Don't worry karna I came here for that only I too hope to save as many innocents as I can. I have a plan you just need to follow it.

Karna : I will do as you say Prabhu.

Krishna then told karna about his plan. Karna agreed as it was only way he can save the innocent lives. Krishna then told karna that he would stay in Brahmnagri till war will be over. Karna was happy hearing that. He informed his family and in these days Karna personally served krishna and vrushali too helped, she herself prepared all three meals for Krishna that too good favourite. Krishna spent his time in Brahmnagri.

Fifteen days after that the huge army appeared in front of border of Brahmnagri. Bheeshma himself was chief of army and ear about 19 akshooni sena came to border of Brahmnagri with warrior of all kind like foot soldiers, horse rider, elephant rider, rathi, atirathi and Maharathi. Almost all the warrior of Aaryavrat were present there. They were greeted by Karna and his army. Everyone was surprised to see the size of Karna's army. Though entire army of Aaryavrat was gathered ther but his number of soldier didn't differ as much as they expected. Magadh already had largest army in entire Aaryavrat but after it became Brahmnagri under Karna negotiation various tribes, Rakshas, nag, Yaksh who themselves were formidable too joined so his army was also 10 akshooni. Though the number of foot soldiers, horse rides, elephant riders was less but number of rathi, atirathi and Maharathi were also less but it was quantity over quality. To fill the gap in number members of Rakshas, nag, yaksh were enough. Karna, Vrushali, Eklavya, Ghatotkach, Mayuraja, Takshak (after accidentally meeting Karna after lot of persuasion he too joined Brahmnagri as he was already nagraj), Sahdeva, Jayatsen etc we'll known warrior was there to meet the enemy. But what surprised the opponents most was Vasudev Krishna was there but not as fighter but Charioteer of Karna. Pandavas were most shocked by this.

As per rules of war the important warrior of both sides have to decide the rules of battle. So a neutral camp were made where Pandavas with Drupad and Bheeshma came and from other side Karna with Vrushali, Eklavya, Ghatotkach and Krishna came. Upon entering the tent Arjun can't hold back the question which was in Pandavas mind

Arjun : Keshav why are you in this Suta side. You have said yourself you will not Participate in war so why you are here and have you became Charioteer of this Charioteer.

Karna as usual was quite but ghatotkach couldn't stop himself.

Ghatotkach : Panduputra, be in you limits. You are talking about samrat karna and my gurudev and one you so arrogantly challenging has already defeated you and your brothers.

Bheem : Is this way you talk to you elders didn't any teach you manners

Ghatotkach : My father was coward al I learnt is from my mama, who is like father to me Panduputra Bheem and your brother is insulting him. Unlike you I have manners but we are hospitable not weak.

Bheem became silent hearing this ofcourse he knew who Ghatotkach was and from his to me he too knew.

Krishna : Calm dow ghatotkach. Arjun, o am not here to participate in war but I came here to stop unnecessary bloodshed.

Bheeshma : How Vasudev?

Krishna : I propose only rathi, atirathi and Maharathi fight in this war as foot soldiers, horse rider and elephant riders make up most numbers and they don't have to get involved to in this war. No need increase causality in both sides as it will lead nothing but increase number of widows and orphans on both sides.

Bheeshma : Yudhishthir it is good proposal, Vasudev is right no need to waste life on both side. We have more atirathi and Maharathi on our side and it's the factor that usually led to win or loose a war.

Yudhishthir thought about it and agreed and karna too agreed.

Krishna : Then it's decided now for ther rules fight will happen between sunrise to sunset. A sankhnath will happen at both the times and no one is allowed to fight before or after that. All other rules of war will be followed. Now the most important part what will both sides have after either side won. For that whichever side win either Yudhishthir or Karna will become Chakrabarti Samrat so they can decide. Does both sides agree to this.

Yudhishthir and Karna Nodded. Then Krishna declared the war will begin tomorrow and both sides should inform their army about what is discussed here. Listening to this both sides left the tent and went to their sides where camps were prepared. Both side then informed everyone about what has been discussed no body has problems with that. On Pandavas side soldiers were happy they won't have to die they were scared at thoughts of facing Rakshas and kings were happy that when they will win they would still have their milatary power. While exactly opposite was happening on Karna side the soldier were not happy to leave their King in war alone but they still followed the orders.

Next day after suun rise karna did his suryapooja and asked blessings of his father. Afer Krishna himself done the sankhnath which was returned from Pandavas side. Atirathi and Maharathi of both sides gathered. There were 14 atirathi on Pandavas side including yudhishthir, Nakul, Sahdev, Dussashan etc while on Karna's side there were 8 atirathi including Mayuraja, Takshak, ghatotkach, Sahdeva and Jayatsen. Similarly On karna side only he, Vrushali and Eklavya can be Maharathi where as on Pandavas side Bheeshma, Dronacharya, Bhagdad, Bheem, Duryodhana, Arjun, Ashwatthama. Not only every on battlefield was seeing all this but even all Dev's, tridevs, asur who returned to patal after either pursuation of Karna too were observing the battle even Abhimanyu arrived with balram to observe the fight.

Both sides came for battle. While on Pandavas side 150 Rathi, 14 atirathi and 7 Maharathi came on Karna's side only Karna, vrushali and Eklavya came up. Seeing this Bheem taunted.

Bheem : What now suta, only three people did you come to surrender to us.

Vrushali : No Panduputra, we three are enough for you all there is no need for others to come. We three will defeat you so that you won't make excuses such as maya or something after your defeat.

Pandavas and his side angered hearing her and the fight started soon. They all took out their bows and stated raining arrows. First Eklavya with his arrow seperated 150 rathi which consists of Kauravas, Shikhandi and other Kings, he took them on one corner of battlefield Vrushali followed his example and previous decided statergies and too seperated the 13 atirathi and took them to another corner. Yudhishthir was protected by Maharathi of Pandavas camp. Only the eighth Maharathi, Yudhishthir and Karna was left in the centre of battlefield.

A destructive fight took place in three corner of battlefield being the Maharathi Eklavya immediately began defeating his opponent but he didn't killed them only after defeating them he tied them in Nagpas. None of rathi were any match of him and his arrow. He was fighter who could possibly fight Arjun to draw so what are these already defeated kings and other in front of him. Only Shikhandi stood up to him for small time but he easily defeated all of them before sunset. Like him Vrushali too was successful in defeating the atirathi but she went extra ruthless while defeating Nakul and Drupad. She heavily injured them and captured them.

Karna by himself was fighting nine opponents and were not loosing. He was attacking and countering all their attacks for this battle he has taken out his divine Mitra bow so power of his arrows were more powerful than when he fought Arjun seven years ago. In this battle he truly unleashed his archery till now he didn't needed to summon his kavach to protect him his attacks and counter attacks were enough to protect him and injure the enemies. Everyone who was either seeing him were amazed by him while his opponents were terrified by him. Though he was only fighting nine opponents but they were not ordinary warrior. Bheeshma who fought Bhagwan Parshuram to tie, Dronacharya was alone enough to win entire Aaryavrat despite of forgetting knowledge of tridevaastra, Bhagdad who despite being old was a well known Maharathi and friends of indradev, Ashwatthama who has trained seven years under kripacharya to get knowledge of Brahmastra and improve himself, Bheem and Duryodhana the disciple of Dronacharya & Haldhar Balram and Arjun who has recently won the entire Aaryavrat except few kingdom. These were the opponents karna was fighting, each of these mighty warrior is enough to scare the entire Aaryavrat but Karna was fighting all them at same time and that too on equal or slightly superior footing. The battle went on till sunset Karna was not injured but his opponent were. After dusk sankhnath the fight of first day has ended. Vrushali and Eklavya finished their fight but they still held their enemies as captive on Krishna interference it was decided they both will release them but the captives will not fight in war again.

Karna left there for his dusk Pooja. After he reached he was shocked to see Bheeshma too was there.

Karna : Pranipat Mahamahim.

Bheeshma : Kalyan Ho.

Karna : Have you come here for your pooja too.

Bheeshma : Yes that and I wanted to talk to you as well.

Karna : What is that you wanted talk to me.

Bheeshma : Why weren't you fighting with your power, don't try to say otherwise I know if gurudev have considered you as his best student then sure today was not best you could have done.

Karna : That is true for you as well Mahamahim. You were not fighting at your best.

Bheeshma : Yes that is true but I am bound to protect Yudhishthir as well as princes but you have no such limitations and you even let warrior of our camp alive. I am well aware that your wife and brother could kill them.

Karna : Who said there is no limits on me Mahamahim. For not killing them, o never wanted war or unnecessary bloodshed. Though the pride has taken over them but they didn't do anything till now for which they have to be killed. Killing any of them will lead to chaos, seeing the dead king or warrior of a kingdom the kings will try to capture that kingdom. It will lead to several war in which with them innocent would suffer. I never want any innocent to suffer and I don't want to part of their sufferings.

Bheeshma : So for subsequent peace you are letting them leave, but Karna and injured animal is most deadly. You may have thought this but they wouldn't thik of this instead they will think it as humiliation and would try to get revenge.

Karna : I know Mahamahim, I know the story of frog and scorpion but I can't leave my dharm for fear of being stung.

Bheeshma : Then you have to plant fear in them. They should fear you so much that their hope of revenge would shatter and for that you have to fight at your full potential. Only you strength can do that. So tomorrow I want see true potential of Parshuram shishya. I alos want to see what is that you have that distinguish you from me and Drona.

Karna (sighed) : Fine Mahamahim, but you are chief commander of Pandavas why have you come here to encourage me.

Bheeshma : Because, I know the truth Putra.

Karna (shocked) : How?

Bheeshma : You know my Mata Putra, nothing is hidden from her. A mother always satisfy the curiosity of her son, I was curious about you from several years ago but since first time I laid my eyes on you. It's just seven years ago you have truly picked my curiosity. Putra let everyone in Aaryavrat know a human could achieve anything if he determined irrespective what he has or born with. Let this war be example of that atleast it will one good thing that will come out of this meaningless war.

Karna : Okay Mahamahim, but you will have to promise me that you too will fight with your full power, you don't have to worry I won't kill anyone from you side.

Bheeshma : Fine Karna let's show the world what would happen if Parshuram Shisya fought each other. I am bound by my oath and responsibilities I will have to respond if my king is in danger.

They both then left there, but they both knew fight tomorrow will be most difficult and destructive. They both reached their camps and discussed their statergies. For Pandavas Bheeshma told them Yudhishthir will not fight tomorrow and all the Maharathi will be in front of him fighting Karna. Karna to returned to his camp and told everyone that like today he will fight alone tomorrow too, Eklavya and Vrushali will not fight tomorrow. After discussing statergies they had dinner and decided to sleep to be ready for battle tomorrow.