Dushala is the only daughter amidst the hundred sons of Dritarashtra and the five Pandava sons. Her becoming a widow is deeply and truly mourned by all. When Kunti is informed of Jayadratha's death by Vidura's wife Sulabha, she wants to visit the Kauravas. Yudhishtra feels that they must visit the Kauravas and express their condolences to Dushala. Krishna agress that it is the right thing to do.
Dushala wants to see the face of Jayadratha for one last time. Duryodhana dissuades her from uncovering the cloth over Jayadratha's corpse. Nevertheless, Dushala uncovers the shroud. She is shocked to see the beheaded body of her husband. She is incensed over the loss of dignity to Jayadratha even more than his death. Kunti cannot console her. At this time, the Pandavas too arrive. Kunti admonishes Arjuna, saying she is ashamed to call him her son. Krishna intervenes to explain that the mode of death has been determined by Jayadratha's father. Dushala wants to be burned along with her husband as she has lost the will to live. Duryodhana swears that he will take revenge against Arjuna for this and orders that the war be continued through the night.
Drona is contemplating over possible outcomes of a night-time war, but Duryodhana assumes the worst of Drona. He spews out usual allegations and even asks Drona to quit if he is not interested in fighting. Drishtadhyumna is upset over Duryodhana's behavior, but Drona explains the reasons for his reservations. He warns that emotional decisions don't yield good results, and his own gut feeling tells him that this may not augur well for their success. However, he declares his readiness for the fight.
Krishna suggests bringing in
Ghatotkacha, the Rakshasa son of Bhima. Ghatotkacha appears in the wink of an eye. Bhima blesses him and asks his help in the war. The kaurava warriors shake with fear and run away from the battle when Ghatotkacha thunders into the battlefield with his giant steps.
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