The Battle begins and yet not begins.
No sooner did the grand old sire of the Kuru dynasty, Bhishma, saw Duryodhana's somewat pallid countenance, than he roared the blood-chilling roar of a lion and blew his conchshell announcing the start of the battle, and bringing cheer unto Duryohana. 'For, as when the raging fevers boil the blood,... Sign in to see full entry.