The elders advised caution. Even Ashwatthama told them not to insult their elders. Bhishma also said that thirteen years had been completed the day before by the Pandavas. They had the right to their kingdom. But Duryodhana and Karna were deaf to all advice. It was decided that Duryodhana would go back while the others would at least take the cattle of the kingdom. Taking away cattle or the clothes of the warriors was considered a sign of victory in the battle. As they rounded up the cattle, Arjuna attacked. He held off the main army first and then went after Duryodhana. He used a weapon that made everyone unconscious and then took away all their clothes and got back the cattle. Returning to Matsya, he hid the armour and, becoming Brihannala again, told Prince Uttar to say that he won the battle.
A Strange Battle
