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Earth Goddess cursed Karna that his chariot wheel gets struck in land which will lead to his death and a saint cursed Karna that Karna would die when he is weaponless as Karna killed his cow when it was helpless. In order to fulfill curses, Krishna spurred Arjuna to kill Karna in that situation. [2] [16]
Karna keeps the Indra's missile in reserve since it could only be used once, and aims to kill Arjuna with it. By the thirteenth day of the Mahabharata war, numerous soldiers, kings, brothers and sons of Kauravas (Karna's side) and Pandavas (Arjuna's side) had been killed, many by foul means.
Nagastra: The snake weapon used by Indrajit against Rama and Lakshmana, used by Karna against Arjuna. Nagapasham: is the celestial weapon equal to "Nagastra". Garudastra:The eagle weapon to counter against the Nagastra. Anjalikastra: The personal weapon of Indra. This is the astra used by Arjuna to killed Karna in the Mahabharata war.
Karna kills multiple akshauhinis of the Pandava Army and kills the Panchalas. Karna resumes dueling with Arjuna. During their duel, Karna's chariot wheel gets stuck in the mud and Karna asks for a pause. Krishna reminded Arjuna about Karna's ruthlessness on Abhimanyu while he was similarly left without chariot and weapons.
Death of Susharma: Arjuna on the 18th day killed King Susharma of Trigarta Kingdom, the main Kaurava ally. Death of Karna: The much anticipated battle between Arjuna and Karna took place on the 17th day of war. The battle continued fiercely and Arjuna killed Karna by using Anjalikastra when Karna was weaponless. [40]
In some versions of Ramayana, it is said that Meghanada was killed by the usage of Anjalikastra.Meghanada was granted a boon from Brahma that after the completion of the Yagna (fire-worship) of his native goddess Prathyangira-"Nikumbhila yagna", he will get a celestial chariot, mounting on which, he will win over any enemy in war and become invulnerable.
Arjuna killed Karna's charioteer and blasted his chariot, subsequently slaying Niyatayus and Dirghayus. Urged by Duryodhana, the elephant division of Angas surrounded Arjuna. Nevertheless, Partha, with shafts from Gandiva, cut off their heads and arms, killing a thousand warriors.
Krishna drove Arjuna's chariot into the earth, saving Arjuna's life, as the arrow destroyed Arjuna's crown which was given to him by Indra. [9] On the 17th day, unarmed and on foot, Karna is killed by Arjuna. After Karna's demise, Shalya would console the grieving Duryodhana by reminding him that Karna's death was inevitable. [10]