How many arrows did Arjuna carry?
One answer is 4 and the other is 100. But, the total number of arrows cannot be 4 as Arjun used 6 arrows to kill the rath of the driver of Bheeshm, so the number will be more than 6. Hence, Arjun had 100 arrows.
Can Arjuna kill Bhishma?
And thus, on the next day, the tenth day of battle Shikhandi accompanied Arjuna on the latter’s chariot and they faced Bhishma who did not fire arrows at Shikhandi. He was then felled in battle by Arjuna, pierced by innumerable arrows.
Who shot first arrow at Bhishma?
( Salutations to Lord Hari) ! Bhishma – one who always spoke truth and remained righteous- shot first arrow at Arjuna who responded by shooting an arrow that fell at Bhishma’s feet. It was Arjuna’s way to display his curtsy to his grand father .
Did Shikhandi fight Bhishma like Arjuna did?
Shikhandi could not have fought Bhishma with such vigour as Arjuna did. His arrows did not cause pain to Bhishma. It was Arjuna who shot arrows from a wider distance and struck Bhishma in his vital parts. That caused severe pain to Bhishma.
Why Sikhandi’s arrows can not throw Bhishma down?
Bhishma himself wanted Sikhandi to be there and do his bit because Shiva granted her wish in previous birth. Same way Brahmā the creator destined Arjuna to do the job. Sikhandi was protected by Arjuna and helped in reaching Bhishma. Still Sikhandi’s arrows can not throw Bhishma down.
How did Arjuna make Bhishma tremble?
And striking Bhishma’s chariot with ten arrows, Arjuna caused him to tremble. The son of Ganga then took up another bow that was stronger. Within, however, the twinkling of an eye, as soon, in fact, as it was taken up, Arjuna cut that bow also into three fragments with three broad-headed shafts.
Why did Arjuna go to war with Yudhishthira?
Though Draupadi fails to incite revenge in Yudhishthira, Arjuna knows that a war is inevitable. He sets off to acquire astras – the occult weapons of combat. What has happened so far: After Yudhishthira lost the famous game of dice, the Pandavas and an enraged Druapadi were exiled to the forest.