Editing Bhima (section)

====Drona Parva (12th - 15th days)====
[[File:Sadiq, bhima uccide l'elefante asvatthama, india del nord, periodo mogul, 1598.jpg|thumb|An illustration from [[Razmnama]] (c. 1598 CE) depicting a scene of Drona Parva{{mdash}}Bhima slaying the elephant Ashvathamma.]]
[[Dhritarashtra]], the Kaurava patriarch, acknowledged Bhima's prowess in the [[Drona Parva]] (Chapter 10). Bhima fought with Vivinsati in a combat engagement (Chapter 14, Verse 27). He then entered into a club fight with [[Shalya]], defeating him (Chapter 15, Verse 8). Following this, Bhima fought with Durmarshana (Chapter 25, Verse 5). In this phase of the war, Bhima also killed Anga, the King of the [[Mleccha]] tribe (Chapter 26, Verse 17).<ref name=":1" />

Bhima's confrontation with [[Bhagadatta|Bhagadatta's]] elephant was a notable encounter in which he was defeated and forced to retreat temporarily (Chapter 26, Verse 19). Later, he targeted [[Karna]]'s forces, attacking them and killing fifteen warriors in the process (Chapter 32, Verse 32). Bhima then fought against Vivinsati, Chitrasena, and Vikarṇa (Chapter 96, Verse 31).
In another engagement, Bhima fought [[Alambusha]] and emerged victorious (Chapter 106, Verse 16). Bhima then clashed with [[Kritavarma]] (Chapter 114, Verse 67). During a moment of distress, Bhima consoled [[Yudhishthira]], who was facing a crisis of confidence (Chapter 126, Verse 32). Bhima confronted [[Drona]] again and was able to defeat him (Chapter 127, Verse 42). Following this battle, he killed a group of warriors, including Kundabhedi, Sushena, Dirghalochana, Vrindaraka, Abhaya, Raudrakarma, Durvimocana, Vinda, Anuvinda, Suvarma, and Sudarshana (Chapter 127, Verse 60). In a display of combat skill, Bhima threw Dronacharya off his chariot eight times (Chapter 128, Verse 18). Bhima engaged [[Karna]] in battle and succeeded in defeating him (Chapter 122). In a separate battle, Bhima killed Dussala, another warrior (Chapter 129). He later faced Karna once again (Chapter 131). In subsequent engagements, Bhima killed Durjaya (Chapter 133, Verse 13) and Durmukha (Chapter 134, Verse 20). He continued his campaign against the Kaurava brothers, killing Durmarshana, Dussaha, Durmada, Durdhara, and Jaya (Chapter 135, Verse 30).<ref name=":1" />

Bhima fought Karna repeatedly, destroying many of his bows during their encounters (Chapter 139, Verse 19). In an aggressive maneuver, Bhima attempted to capture Karna by jumping into his chariot (Chapter 139, Verse 74). However, Bhima recalled [[Arjuna]]'s vow to kill Karna and chose to spare his life instead.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07135.htm | title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva: Jayadratha-Vadha Parva: Section CXXXVIII}}</ref> Subsequently, Bhima killed the prince of [[Kalinga (Mahabharata)|Kalinga]] by thrashing and kicking him (Chapter 155, Verse 24). He continued his offensive against key warriors, pushing and beating Jayarata, Dhruva, Durmada, and Dushkarna to death (Chapter 155). Bhima also rendered the great hero Somadatta unconscious with his club (Chapter 157, Verse 10). Bhima encountered [[Vikarna]] along with seven Kaurava brothers . In the battle that ensued, Vikarna was killed. Bhima grieved Vikarna's death by praising his noble deeds.<ref><{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva: Jayadratha-Vadha Parva Parva: Section CXXXVI|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07133.htm|access-date=2022-11-08|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> In this chapter, Bhima also killed [[Bahlika (Mahabharata)|Bahlika]] (Chapter 157, Verse 11)<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona parva : Section 188|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m01/m01002.htm|access-date=2021-08-11|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> and other warriors including Nagadatta, Dridharatha, Mahabahu, Ayobhuja, Dridha, Suhastha, Viraja, Pramathi, Ugra, and Anuyayi (Chapter 157, Verse 16).<ref name=":1" />

On the 15th day of the war, Bhima attacked [[Duryodhana]] and defeated him after a fierce exchange.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07162.htm | title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva: Ghatotkacha-badha Parva: Section CLXV}}</ref> Bhima's son [[Ghatotkacha]] was killed by Karna, leading to Bhima lament over his death.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona parva : Section 188|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07185.htm|access-date=2021-08-11}}</ref> Bhima then killed the elephant named Ashvatthama as part of a strategic deception to spread the false news that Drona's son, [[Ashwatthama|Ashvatthama]], had been killed (Chapter 190, Verse 15). This ruse led to Drona's surrender and eventual downfall. Bhima then fought against the [[Narayanastra]], a celestial weapon deployed by Ashvatthama (Chapter 199, Verse 45). During this encounter, Bhima's charioteer was killed (Chapter 199, Verse 45).<ref name=":1" /> Bhima was the only warrior who refused to submit to the invincible Narayanastra weapon and had to dragged to his safety by [[Arjuna]] and [[Krishna]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07197.htm | title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva: Drona-vadha Parva: Section CCI}}</ref>