Meanwhile Kunti was happy. Another person was also delighted from heart. It was Pitamaha Bhisma. His veteran face was bright seeing his loved grandson accomplishing such feats. Enraptured, he found himself lost in the feats Arjun was relentlessly displaying. The Pandavas were happy, people were happy. He knew that the next generation of the Kurus have now joined the big league of archers. Enraptured,Vidur was ecstatic describing events to the king and queen. Dronacharya was surprisingly delighted to witness how well his favourite disciple has absorbed his teachings- seemingly better than even his own son Aswathama!
As Duryodhan was moving towards the scene of the commotion worries were gnawing his heart. . What was displayed by his cousin Arjun today was not good omen. Though he knew about Bhim's enormous physical strength he fancied a chance of success for himself in a battle of maces. But he nor any of his brothers could match the archery prowess of Arjun. Thus while he was moving ahead to investigate the identity of that young man, he was very disquiet in heart.
For Karna it was too difficult to keep sitting any longer. Arjun was magnificent. At the same time with a mammoth gathering mesmerised by the magic of Arjun's archery, Karna realised that a door of opportunity has suddenly opened before him. It was 'the' occasion when he must present himself to the world. There would not be a worthier occasion. He was still inside the stadium struggling to enter into it. The other side of the fence lied glory – he only had to gather courage and grab it.
