Bhishma's Fall
“With Shikhandi facing Bhishma and his weapons lowered, Arjuna strikes. The great warrior falls, pierced by countless arrows. The invincible commander's reign ends, but his honor remains intact. A moment of profound significance in the great war.”
Story Summary
The moment has arrived. Shikhandi faces Bhishma, and the great warrior has lowered his weapons, maintaining his vow not to fight against one born as a woman. Arjuna, positioned behind Shikhandi, sees the opportunity. With clarity and purpose, transformed by the Bhagavad Gita, Arjuna fulfills his duty. His arrows fly, finding their mark. Bhishma, the invincible commander, falls. Pierced by countless arrows, the great warrior lies on the battlefield. But he does not die immediately—he has the boon of choosing the time of his death. The battlefield falls silent. Both sides witness the fall of the grand patriarch. The Pandavas have achieved their goal, but they feel the weight of the moment. Bhishma's honor remains intact—he maintained his vow, he fought with honor, he fell with dignity. The first ten days of war have reached their climax. Bhishma's command is over. The war will continue, but the landscape has changed forever. This story emphasizes the fulfillment of destiny, the importance of duty, the weight of victory, and the honor of the fallen warrior.