[this image fits Satyaki's description in the epic]- Bhishma Parva
- Satyaki defeated Bhisma
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Desiring to do that which would bring pleasure to Bhima, Satyaki used his arrows to swiftly bring down the aged Kuru’s charioteer. When his charioteer was killed, Bhishma, supreme among charioteers, was borne away from the field of battle by horses that were as fleet as the wind. O king! When the one who is great in his vows was thus carried away, Bhimasena blazed, like a fire consuming dry grass.
Analysis: Bhisma failed to reign over his horses so he was defeated by Satyaki. Bhisma as a great warrior should have been able to protect charioteer (driver) but could not, and thus he was forced to flee the battlefield. Fleeing is a defeat.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 50
- Bhisma defeated Parasurama
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In that field of battle, I then withdrew the weapon prasvapan. In that battle, in accordance with the prescription, I readied the blazing brahmastra.60 O prince! On seeing that the weapon had been withdrawn, Rama was enraged. He suddenly raised his voice and spoke these words. ‘I have been defeated by the extremely evil-minded Bhishma.’61 Then Jamadagni’s son saw his father, and his father, and his father also.62
Analysis: Clearly he himself accepted his defeat, so those who say parasurama did not lose to Bhisma are liars who cannot accept a fact thrown at them no matter how much evidence is given.
Source: Udyoga Parva Section 186
- Parshuram was in the Pandava's Rajasuya Yajna accepting the rule of Yudhishthira.
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Just as the saptarshis approach the great Indra, lord of the gods, in heaven, with Jamadagni’s son,95 the great-souled ones, learned in the Vedas and the mantras, came with large quantities of gifts.
Analysis: So even the sixth (6th) avatar of lord Vishnu, accepted the Pandava's supremacy. He (Parshuram) paid/payed tribute to the Pandavas, Yudhishthira was his king.
Source: Sabha Parva section 49
- So for all Parasurama fans, accept the fact that Satyaki was better than Parshuram.
Bhisma was being merciful to Parshuram, his ancestors knew that Parshurama lost.
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O son! You have fought enough with Bhishma. You have been defeated. O mighty-armed one! Withdraw from the field of battle. O fortunate one! Let there be an end to wielding the bow. O unassailable one! O Bhargava! Give it up and practise austerities. Bhishma is Shantanu’s son and he has been restrained by all the gods. They have asked him to withdraw from the battle. They have repeatedly told him, “Do not fight with Rama, your preceptor. O extender of the Kuru lineage! It is not proper for you to defeat Rama in battle.
Analysis: This is just more further proof of Parshuram's defeat. Parshuram's ancestors told him to give up fighting because he will never be able to defeat Bhisma.
Source: Udyoga Parva Section 186
Source: Udyoga Parva Section 186
- Satyaki killed soldiers of Duryodhana
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That is the reason you are pardoning them this act of killing my soldiers. O king! You should have told me earlier, before this encounter commenced, that you would not fight in a battle with the Pandavas, or with Parshata, or with Satyaki.
Analysis: He killed many foot soldiers and yet Bhisma and Duryodhana could not stop him in doing so. Perhaps they were the personal bodygaurds/protectors of Duryodhana that were slain.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 54
- Satyaki defeated more soldiers of Duryodhana including his kuru senapati Bhisma
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At that instant, Satyaki, the brave descendant of the Shini lineage, devoted to the truth, attacked the grandfather. He began to kill the enemy with his firm bow and made the soldiers of your son tremble. He was borne on silver steeds and unleashed arrows from his firm bow. O descendant of the Bharata lineage! Among all those on your side, there was no second one capable of withstanding him.176
Analysis: Satyaki tooled Bhisma in this fight, Bhisma did not even fight back. And in the next line a demon known as "Alambusha" has to save him (Bhisma) from Satyaki.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 59
- Satyaki defeated Alamvusha
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Alambusa, seated on a supreme king of elephants, pierced him with sharp and terrible arrows. But Shini’s brave grandson pierced him with four arrows and advanced on his chariot. On seeing the foremost of the Vrishni lineage thus advancing, circling in the midst of the enemy, repeatedly repulsing the bulls among the Kuru lineage and roaring, no one, not even the best, was capable of withstanding him. He tormented like the midday sun. O king! With the exception of Somadatta’s son, there was no one there who was not cheerless. O descendant of the Bharata lineage! On seeing that all the charioteers on his side had been routed, Bhurishrava, Somadatta’s son, grasped a terrible and powerful bow and advanced, desiring to fight with Satyaki.
Analysis: Bulls among kuru lineage may also include Bhisma, but regardless over here atyaki clealry defeated Alambusa and Bhurisravas is desiring to stop Satyaki now. The text clearly stated no one was capable of withstanding him, only bhurishravas stands a chance.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 59
- Satyaki defeated 10 thousand car-warriors (Rathis) in one minute
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King Duryodhana saw that he was blazing and despatched ten thousand chariots against him. But valiant Satyaki, for whom truth was valour, was a great and supreme archer. He used divine weapons to slay all of them. Having accomplished this terrible deed, he grasped his bow and confronted Bhurishrava, the extender of the deeds of the Kuru lineage, in that battle.
Analysis: Compare this to Bhisma who takes a whole day to finish ten thousand (10,000), Satyaki is so much faster. His superiority over Bhisma has already been proven.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 70
- Satyaki defeated a Indra among the Rakshasas
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Varshneya then invoked the aindra weapon, which the illustrious Madhava had obtained from Vijaya.272 Using that weapon, he reduced the maya of rakshasas to ashes. From every direction, he showered Alambusa with terrible arrows, like the slayer of Bala273 showering rain on mountains. He was thus oppressed by the great-souled Madhava. Out of fear, the rakshasa gave up the fight with Satyaki and fled. While your warriors looked on, Shini’s descendant triumphed over the Indra among rakshasas, whom even Maghavan found difficult to defeat, and roared.
Analysis: Over here Satyaki had to fight against illusions and maya. And yet he still won, compare that to Karna and Duryodhana who failed against the illusions of Chitrasena. And the foe Satyaki defeated was too difficult for even Indra to defeat. Maghavan is another name for Indra.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 78
- Satyaki defeated Kripa
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To accomplish a pleasant task for Pandava, Satyaki attacked him, like a tiger against an elephant, and pierced him with sharp arrows. Goutama was enraged. In return, he swiftly pierced Madhava374 in the chest with nine arrows that were tufted with the feathers of herons. Shini’s descendant became extremely angry at having been pierced. The maharatha unleashed a terrible arrow at Goutama, one capable of taking his life away. On seeing it descend with great force, as radiant as Shakra’s vajra, Drona’s son, driven by supreme rage, angrily sliced it down into two.
Analysis: So even Kripa lost to Satyaki. Kripa was said to be immortal and over here Satyaki was about to kill him, he almost killed an immortal man! But of course in the end Kripa's nephew Aswathama (Drona's son) had to save him.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 97
- Satyaki swooned Aswathama
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The destroyer of enemies picked up another bow that was capable of bearing a great burden. O great king! He struck Drona’s son in the arms and the chest with six arrows. Having been thus pierced and wounded, he lost his senses for some time. He sat down on the floor of his chariot, using the pole of his standard for support. Having regained his senses, Drona’s powerful son angrily pierced Varshneya375 in that encounter with iron arrows.
Analysis:
Satyaki should be known as the man who made Shiva swoon.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 97
- Satyaki defeated Aswathama
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O great king! He again unleashed a shower of arrows to envelope him, like clouds covering the sun at the end of summer. O great king! Satyaki destroyed that net of arrows and quickly covered Drona’s son with many nets of arrows. He was like the sun that had emerged from a net of clouds. Shini’s descendant, the destroyer of enemy heroes, scorched Drona’s son. The immensely strong Satyaki roared and again enveloped him with thousands of arrows. On seeing that his son was eclipsed, like the moon afflicted by Rahu, Bharadvaja’s powerful son attacked Shini’s descendant.
Analysis: Drona had to save Aswathama, the word eclipsed has synonyms like "overshadow" "outshine "exceed" "surpass" etc. All indicating Satyaki's superiority, the need to be rescued is also a defeat.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 97
- By the way this incident was labelled as a defeat of Aswathama.
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In that great battle, he pierced him with extremely sharp arrows, desiring to rescue his son, who was being tormented by Varshneya. In that battle, having defeated the maharatha son of his preceptor, Satyaki then pierced Drona with twenty arrows that were completely made out of iron.
Analysis: So Satyaki did defeat Shiva (his incarnation is Aswathama). Drona was another perceptor of Satyaki. The son of Drona is Aswathama.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 97
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 97
- Aswathama was an incarnation of Shiva.
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The brave and lotus-eyed Ashvatthama, of great valour, tormentor of enemies and fearful to enemy armies, was born from three parts of Mahadeva that merged into one—yama,65 kama66 and krodha.67
Analysis: This quote right here clearly states that three anshas (parts) of Shiva's soul combined to form Aswathama.
Source: Adi Parva Section 61
- Satyaki shot 1,000s arrows with ease in a short amount of time.
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Satyaki pierced Kritavarma with five iron arrows. The brave one remained stationed in the battle, releasing thousands of arrows.
Analysis: Only Bhima, Drona, and Arjuna have ever had such a fast firing rate when it comes to archery.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 100
- Satyaki defeated Bhagadatta
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In the encounter, he angrily pierced Bhagadatta with sharp arrows. The great archer was pierced and repeatedly licked the corners of his mouth. He grasped a firm and iron javelin that was decorated with gold and lapis lazuli. It was as terrible as Yama’s staff and he hurled this towards Satyaki. It was hurled through the force of his arms. O king! On seeing it suddenly descend in the battle, Satyaki severed it into three fragments with his arrows. It fell down on the ground, like a giant meteor that has lost its brilliance. O lord of the earth! On seeing that the javelin had been destroyed, your son413 surrounded Madhava with a large number of chariots. On seeing that maharatha Varshneya had been surrounded, Duryodhana was extremely happy and spoke to all his brothers. ‘O Kouravas! Act so that the warrior Satyaki may not escape with his life. Go there with a large number of chariots. If he is killed, I think that the great army of the Pandavas will also be slain.’
Analysis: Madhava is another name for Satyaki. Clearly he vanquished Bhagadatta (the king of Pragjyotisha) over here. Because in this passage after bhagadatta is pierced and his counter weapons fail, Duryodhana sends his brothers to rescue Bhagadatta and kill Satyaki. He proved his superiority over Bhagadatta, he dominated this fight. Satyaki shattered the Bhagadatta myth over here (just like his guru Arjuna).
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 107
- Drona Parva
- Before the 14th day
- Satyaki defeated Karna
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Shini’s descendant grasped another bow that was like Indra’s weapon in its radiance. He pierced the suta’s son with sixty-four arrows and roared like a lion. With two broad-headed arrows that were released well, he severed Karna’s bow. He again pierced Karna in the arms and the chest with three arrows. Radheya was about to be submerged in the ocean that Satyaki represented. At this, Duryodhana, Drona and King Jayadratha rescued him.
Analysis: Satyaki hit Karna with 69 shafts and yet Karna just stood by and watched, this student of Parshuram lost his bow and had to be saved by a better student Drona.
Source: Drona Parva Section 31
- 14th day
- Without Krishna's chariot
- Satyaki cut off Drona's bows
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In the battle, Dasharha103 used swift and extremely firm arrows to sever Drona’s arrows and then severed the immensely radiant one’s bow too. But in the twinkling of an eye, Bharadvaja’s son grasped another bow. However, as he strung it, Satyaki swiftly severed this too. Drona again grasped another bow and stood with it in his hand. As he repeatedly strung his bow, it was again severed with sharp arrows. O Indra among kings!
Analysis: It takes skill to aim very accurately and cut off the bow of a warrior like Drona continously.
Source: Drona Parva Section 73
- Satyaki defeated Vyaghradhatta (the prince of Magadha)
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But Shini’s brave descendant showed the dexterity of his hands and countered those arrows. He used his arrows to bring down Vyaghradatta, his horses, his charioteer and his standard. O lord! On seeing that the prince, the son of Magadha, had been killed, all the Magadhas made efforts and attacked Yuyudhana from every direction.
Analysis: The Magadha dynasties were very powerful so killing one of their princes is a great feat. These are the same people that held the greatest empires in ancient india, the Guptas & the Mouryas kept their base in Magadha, their capital was Pataliputra.
Source: Drona Parva Section 82
- When Satyaki drank liquor and was on a ordinary chariot of his own.
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They blessed him. He drank madhuparka211 and kailavata liquor.212 His eyes were red and his eyes were unsteady because of the intoxication. The brave one touched the brass and his joy increased.213 His energy doubled and he blazed like a fire.
Analysis: Satyaki was described as a drunk on the fourteenth day, in the middle of the forteenth day while he was preparing for his biggest mission.
Source: Drona Parva Section 87
- Satyaki tools Kritavarma
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With his bow shattered, Satyaki, supreme among strong ones, picked up a javelin and used this to strike Kritavarma’s right arm. The brave Satyaki then grasped another firm bow and quickly released hundreds and thousands of arrows. He enveloped Kritavarma and his chariot. With a broad-headed arrow, he sliced down the charioteer’s head. Having been slain, Hardikya’s charioteer fell down from the great chariot. When the charioteer was slain, the horses fled at great speed.
Analysis: This not only shows Satyaki's superiority to kritavarman but also shows his diverity, his skills with the javelin/spear.
Source: Drona Parva Section 88
- Satyaki killed Jalasandha
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He angrily stretched that bow and pierced Jalasandha with an arrow. The supreme one of the Madhava lineage laughed and used two kshurapra arrows to sever Jalasandha’s arms, with their ornaments and their armlets. Those arms were like clubs and fell down from that supreme of elephants. They fell down on the ground, like two five-headed serpents falling down from a mountain. With a third kshurapra arrow, Satyaki severed his head, possessing beautiful teeth and a handsome jaw and adorned with charming earrings. When the head and arms had been cut down, the torso looked fearful and sprinkled Jalasandha’s elephant with his blood.
Analysis: Jalasandha was a son of Jarasandha and a co-king of Magadha with Sahadeva (the other son of Jarasandha).
Source: Drona Parva Section 91
- Satyaki defeated Duryodhana
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The maharatha countered the king of the Kurus with many arrows that were capable of penetrating the inner organs and was delighted. O king! Having been thus struck in the battle by the supreme arrows released by Shini’s descendant, your son, Duryodhana, suddenly fled. The archer king mounted Chitrasena’s chariot and a great lamentation arose in the world on seeing that the king was about to be devoured by Satyaki, like the moon by Rahu.
Analysis: Too much cowardice has been shown by Duryodhana and Kaurava warriors.
Source: Drona Parva Section 92
- Satyaki defeats Kritavarman
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The arrow was like Yama’s staff and he released it at Kritavarma. It penetrated his armour, which shone like the sun and was decorated with colourful gold. Having drunk his blood, it fiercely penetrated the earth. Afflicted by Satvata, he was drenched in blood. He cast aside his bow and sank down on the floor of the supreme chariot. His teeth were like that of a lion and he was infinite in his valour. But afflicted by Satyaki’s arrows, the bull among men sank down on his knees on the floor of the chariot.
Analysis: Kritavarman was the leader of the Bhoja tribe but he was clearly no match for Satyaki.
Source: Drona Parva Section 92
- Satyaki defeats Drona
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With an arrow, he brought Drona’s charioteer down on the ground. With the great-souled Drona’s charioteer slain, the horses began to run away. O king! In that battle, the radiant chariot whirled around in a thousand circles, like the sun. ‘Drona’s horses are running away. Grab them.’ These were the sounds that arose from all the princes and the kings. O king! The maharathas quickly abandoned the battle with Satyaki.
Analysis: Knowing that Satyaki or any other opponent for that matter would have taken full advantage of such a opening why did Drona fail to protect his charioteer? Was the student of Parshuram so weak and incompetent?
Source: Drona Parva Section 93
- More proof of this being Drona's defeat
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Having vanquished Drona and other foremost men on your side, with Hardikya at the forefront, the brave one of the Shini lineage laughed and spoke these words to his charioteer.
Analysis: Satyaki defeated Drona & Kritavarman.
Source: Drona Parva Section 94
- Satyaki kills Sudarsana
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Thus afflicted, the spirited one quickly released a mass of extremely sharp arrows and killed Sudarshana’s horses, roaring loudly. He released a broad-headed arrow that was like the vajra or thunder and sliced off the head of his243 charioteer. The brave one from the Shini lineage then used a kshurapra arrow to sever Sudarshana’s head. It sported earrings and was like the full moon. It possessed a radiant face and was severed from the body.
Analysis: They should send wolves to face lions.
Source: Drona Parva Section 94
- Satyaki routed the Yavanas (greeks)
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He then used extremely sharp arrows that were gold-tufted, with the feathers of vultures, to sever the heads and arms of the Yavanas. Some of those arrows penetrated the armour made out of steel and brass and passing through the bodies, penetrated the earth in every direction. In the battle, the mlecchas were slaughtered by the brave Satyaki. Hundreds of them lost their lives and fell down on the ground. The bow was drawn back to its full extent and an incessant stream of arrows was shot. He afflicted and oppressed them and killed five, six, seven and eight Yavana’s with a single arrow. O lord of the earth! Thousands of Kambojas, Shakas, Shabaras, Kiratas and Barbaras fell down and the earth was full of mire made out of flesh and blood.
Analysis: Satyaki defeated many races together over here not just the greeks (yavanas).
Source: Drona Parva Section 95
- Satyaki defeats Duryodhana again
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He used a broad-headed arrow to kill your son’s charioteer251 and bring him down on the ground from the chariot. O king! O lord of the earth! When the charioteer was killed, the horses that had the speed of the wind and the soldiers bore the chariot away from the field of battle. O descendant of the Bharata lineage! On seeing that the king’s chariot was running away, hundreds of your soldiers fled.
Analysis: I think Duryodhana should have trained better because the fruits of his training show him as a poor warrior who always loses.
Source: Drona Parva Section 96
- Satyaki defeats Duhsasana
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The general of the Trigartas then picked him up on his own chariot. O descendant of the Bharata lineage! Shini’s descendant followed him for some time. But remembering Bhimasena’s words, the mightyarmed one did not kill him. O descendant of the Bharata lineage! In the assembly hall and in everyone’s presence, Bhimasena had sworn to kill your sons in battle. O lord! O king! Thus did Satyaki vanquish Duhshasana in that encounter and quickly proceeded along Dhananjaya’s route.
Analysis: Duhsasana is the same archer that swooned Bhima, yet he lost to Satyaki.
Source: Drona Parva Section 99
- Satyaki slays Alambusa
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Shini’s grandson was as spirited and powerful as the wielder of the chakra himself.380 Though he was struck, he used four forceful arrows to kill Alambusa’s four horses. With a broad-headed arrow, he severed his charioteer’s head and used other arrows that were like the fire of destruction to sever his too. It381 was beautiful, with a face like the full moon, and was adorned with earrings. It was severed from the body. O king!
Analysis: This is a wierd incident because Alambusa death has been narrated at-least two other times in the Mahabharata.
Source: Drona Parva Section 115
- Satyaki defeated 50 Trigarta princes
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The great archers from Trigarta, their standards decorated with gold, surrounded him from all sides and he was immersed in an ocean of soldiers. They surrounded him from all sides with an army of chariots. They angrily released a storm of arrows towards that supreme archer. But in that great battle, Satyaki, with truth as his valour, single-handedly defeated fifty enemy princes who had advanced against him.
Analysis: They were all Kshatriyas and warrior princes. Vanquishing fifty of them all together at once is an insane feat.
Source: Drona Parva Section 116
- Satyaki killed one thousand kings
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O Partha! Satyaki is approaching. He has strewn the earth with the faces, as beautiful as lotuses, of a thousand kings.
Analysis: One thousand kings is more than kings than karna ever did. So Satyaki's victories are more.
Source: Drona Parva Section 116
- With krishna's chariot
- Proof of him getting the chariot later in the day.
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On seeing that Satyaki was without a chariot and Karna was attacking him with raised weapons, Madhava blew a rishabha note on his conch shell with great force.12 From the sound of that conch shell, Daruka got the message. He took that chariot, with Suparna13 decorating the standard. With Keshava’s permission, Daruka yoked the chariot, which was like the fire or the sun, and made Shini’s grandson ascend it. It could go wherever one wished and it was drawn by Sainya, Sugriva, Meghapushpa and Balahaka.14 It possessed a great speed and was decorated with gold. He ascended that chariot, which was like a celestial vehicle15 and which had been yoked.
Analysis: I don't believe that their was anything special about the chariot, because the person that was fighting, attacking and defending was Satyaki, the chariot did not shoot any weapons. Things that are called "celestial" have easily been destroyed.
Source: Drona Parva Section 122
- Satyaki defeated Karna
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Shini’s grandson, the scorcher of enemies, repeatedly pierced Karna, all over his limbs, with arrows that were completely made out of iron. With a broad-headed arrow, he brought down his charioteer from his seat on the chariot. He killed the four white horses with sharp arrows. The bull among men shattered his standard into a hundred fragments with a hundred arrows. O king! On seeing that Karna was without a chariot, your sons and the bulls among men on your side were distressed.
Analysis: Karna did not just lose all of his weapons, he was at Satyaki's mercy over here. Without support from his comrades Karna would have been in a worser condition. It's a clear defeat.
Source: Drona Parva Section 122
- Karna's description after the above incident
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Having been oppressed by Satvata’s arrows, Karna was also benumbed. O king! He ascended Duryodhana’s chariot and sighed deeply. He remembered the respect he bore towards your son, the affection since childhood and the promise that he had made about returning the kingdom to him.
Analysis: This quote is often overlooked/ignored by people, it gives us notice into some hidden facts of the past that were not shown, about karna's promise him and duryodhana's friendship since childhood. It also shows Karna's dissapointment at his own repeated failures in war.
Source: Drona Parva Section 122
- Satyaki spared Duhsasana and numerous other Kaurava brothers.
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When Karna was deprived of his chariot, your brave sons, with Duhshasana at the forefront, succumbed to Satyaki. But he did not kill them, to protect the pledge that Bhimasena had taken earlier. He deprived them of their chariots and made them senseless, but did not take their lives away from them.
Analysis: It is unknown how many of Duhsasana's brothers were supporting him, but he was not in Satyaki's league, definitely. Here he defeated karna too. Why was karna so weak?
Source: Drona Parva Section 122
- Satyaki defeated Aswathama & a hundred other Kshatriyas
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With a single bow, he defeated Drona’s son, Kritavarma, other maharathas and hundreds of bulls among the kshatriyas.
Analysis: Considering how easily Satyaki defeated Aswathama and other maharathis like this, it should be no surprise how Satyaki defeated Drona, Karna, Bhisma, Bhagadatta etc.
Source: Drona Parva Section 122
- After the 14th day
- Satyaki defeated Somadatta
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Somadatta pierced Satyaki with nine arrows and Satyaki struck the bull among the Kuru lineage with ten. Having been thus pierced in the battle by the powerful one with a firm bow, he70 became senseless and sank down on the floor of his chariot. On seeing that he had lost consciousness, Somadatta’s charioteer quickly bore the maharatha away from the field of battle.
Analysis: Satyaki defeated Soamdatta pretty easily, Somadatta was around Bhisma's age.
Source: Drona Parva Section 131
- Satyaki killed Somadatta
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With great force, Shini’s descendant shot that supreme of arrows. O descendant of the Bharata lineage! That terrible arrow quickly struck the lord and brought him down. Severely wounded by the powerful maharatha Satvata, the mighty-armed Somadatta fell down and died.
Analysis: Defeat and kill are two different things but Satyaki defeated Somadatta before killing him.
Source: Drona Parva Section 137
- Satyaki slayed Bhuri (the last son of Somadatta) the last pure blooded kuru besides Bhisma/Vahlika.
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With his bow severed, Satyaki became senseless with rage. He hurled an extremely forceful spear towards his chest. His limbs were shattered by that spear and he fell down from his supreme chariot. His limbs were red, like the one with the blazing rays in the sky.154 ‘“On seeing that the brave one had been killed in that encounter, maharatha Ashvatthama forcefully advanced towards Shini’s descendant.
Analysis: Satyaki was doing the work of yamraj by killing the officers of the Kuru army.
Source: Drona Parva Section 141
- Satyaki nearly killed Vrishasena (son of Karna)👍👌
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Karna’s armoured son191 quickly pierced Satyaki from every direction with sharp arrows. The lord Satyaki used his weapons to counter all their weapons and those of Karna. He angrily pierced Vrishasena between the breasts. O lord of the earth! Pierced by that arrow, the valiant Vrishasena lost his senses. He discarded his bow and fell down on his chariot. Karna thought that maharatha Vrishasena had been slain.
Analysis: Vrishasena even during night time could not defeat a Satyaki that was not even drunk. And Karna was assisting Vrishasena over here, but still he bit off more than he could chew.
Source: Drona Parva Section 145
- Satyaki defeated an enraged Karna
- Karna abandoned the fight
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On hearing the clatter of the chariot and the roar of Gandiva, the son of a suta spoke these words to Duryodhana.
Analysis: He went to go talk to Duryodhana to propose a new battle plan, using treachery to kill Satyaki.
Source: Drona Parva Section 145
- What Satyaki was doing at the time that Karna was talking to Duryodhana.
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He knows that Satyaki is engaged with many bulls among the Kurus. Let many foremost ones, supreme among rathas, go there, so that Partha does not know that Satyaki has been surrounded by many.
Analysis: Many warriors of their army are fighting a lone Satyaki. At night time. So karna obviously left his support team to talk to Duryodhana leaving his group to fight Satyaki.
Source: Drona Parva Section 145
- Satyaki defeated Suyodhana
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Having regained his composure, your son attacked Satyaki again. He showered a net of arrows in the direction of Yuyudhana’s chariot. O king! At this, Satyaki shot arrows towards Duryodhana’s chariot and because those arrows were shot and descended on all sides, the place became violent. A great sound arose, like that of a fire burning a great forest. ‘“On seeing that Madhava, supreme among rathas, was proving to be superior, Karna desired to protect your son and quickly advanced.
Analysis: Karna made a pathetic attempt to cowardly try to interfere in a fight that he had no business in. Just because Duryodhana was losing and Satyaki was winning. Even prior to this Satyaki made Duryodhana unconsious and gave him time to recover, it is a clear defeat of Duryodhan.
Source: Drona Parva Section 164
- Satyaki dominated Drona, Karna & Kripa
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Satyaki, for whom truth was his valour, roamed around in the paths of the chariots and was within the reach of Drona, Karna and Kripa.
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Satyaki is roaming around in this battle, with skills acquired through learning. The extender of the deeds of the Vrishni lineage seems to be toying with those maharathas.
Analysis: So even on the 15th day Satyaki defeated everyone (it was not a defeat but clearly the winner was Satyaki as he proved to be the strongest among them). Two students of Parshuram together could not even defeat one student of Arjun.
Source: Drona Parva Section 164
- Satyaki dragged Bhima
Quote:
The angry and powerful Satyaki was advancing and dragged the powerful Pandava with him, as he tried to hold him back. Bhima, supreme among strong ones, planted his feet firmly on the ground and used force to stop the bull among the Shini lineage at the sixth step.
Analysis:
Satyaki's strength was enough to give Bhima a run for his money. But Bhima stopped him at the end, still Satyaki was able to drag him, dragging a fresh Bhima. Unlike Karna who dragged a already exhausted, wounded bloodied bhim.
Source: Drona Parva Section 169
- Karna Parva
- Satyaki killed Anuvinda
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Satvata, indomitable in battle, became enraged. In that encounter, he picked up and strung another bow. With an extremely sharp kshurapra arrow, he severed Anuvinda’s head. O king! That large head, with earrings, fell down on the ground, like Shambara’s head when he was killed in the great battle.138
Analysis: With consummate ease this warrior died at the hands of Satyaki in a battle. This feat is not that impressive.
Source: Karna Parva Section 9
- Satyaki killed Vinda
Quote:
Satvata severed Kekaya’s shield into two fragments and in that way, the king also shattered Satyaki’s shield. Having severed the shield that was marked with the signs of hundreds of stars, Kekaya whirled around in circles, advancing and retreating. Wielding the best of swords, Shini’s descendant also roamed around in that great arena and striking sideways, severed Kekaya’s head.
Analysis: Satyaki was an all rounder, he was great swordsman as well as an archer. Proof is in the above passage, how he won a sword fight.
Source: Karna Parva Section 9
- Satyaki defeated Karna
Quote:
At this, Karna abandoned Satyaki and struck Arjuna with three arrows. He then pierced Krishna with twenty arrows and struck Partha with three more. However, Satyaki advanced against Karna and pierced him with sharp arrows, first with ninety-nine fierce arrows and yet again with one hundred.
Analysis: Clearly Karna ran away during this fight.
Source: Karna Parva Section 21
- Satyaki defeated Vrishasena yet again
Quote:
Satyaki killed Vrishasena’s charioteer with three arrows. With a broad-headed arrow, he severed his bow and struck his horses with seven. He shattered his standard with an arrow and struck him in the chest with three. Thus struck, he451 became senseless on his chariot, but raised himself in a short while. Wishing to slay Shini’s descendant, he rushed against him with a sword and a shield. Satyaki also swiftly rushed against Vrishasena and used ten arrows, with heads like the ears of a boar, to strike his sword and shield. Duhshasana saw that he452 was without a chariot and devoid of weapons. He quickly picked him up on his own chariot and then made him ascend another chariot.
Analysis: Satyaki owned Vrishasena in this fight. He couldn't do anything to stop Satyaki, he needed Duhsasana to save him.
Source: Karna Parva Section 32
- Satyaki disarmed Aswathama
Quote:
In the battle, Satyaki angrily struck Drona’s son and used an extremely sharp arrow that was in the form of a halfmoon to sever his bow. Having done this, he roared loudly.
Analysis: Satyaki was able to cut off Aswathama's bow the same Aswathama was an incarnation of Shiva.
Source: Karna Parva Section 39
- Satyaki defeated Sakuni
Quote:
O great king! He551 brought down his charioteer with three arrows and swiftly used other arrows to convey his mounts to Yama’s eternal abode. O bull among the Bharata lineage! Maharatha Shakuni suddenly alighted from his chariot and swiftly ascended that of Uluka. He was quicky borne away from Satyaki, who was skilled in fighting.
Analysis: To be honest this is a fight that no one would wanna see. Satyaki vs Sakuni is a huge mismatch.
Source: Karna Parva Section 44
- Satyaki destroyed Karna's vyuha (battle formation)
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In that battle, Satyaki attacked your soldiers with great force and shattered the formation. O lord of the earth! Your soldiers were enveloped by arrows shot by Shini’s descendant and were quickly scattered in the ten directions. They lost their lives and fell down.
Analysis: The battle formation of the Kauravas was destroyed by Satyaki alone.
Source: Karna Parva Section 44
- Satyaki destroyed Karna's circle of warriors despite the fact that Karna ambushed him with the help of kripa, Duryodhana, Kritavarman etc.
Quote:
Kripa, Bhoja,712 your sons and Karna struck him back with sharp arrows. However, the supreme one amongst the Yadu lineage fought with them, like the guardians of the directions fighting with the lords of the daityas. His bow roared continuously and he showered down extremely fierce arrows. Satyaki became invincible, like the midday sun in the autumn sky.
Analysis: Truly Karna could never fight against Satyaki without the help of any Kaurava brothers and his own guru Kripa. Perhaps Satyaki had a boon of becoming invincible though.
Source: Karna Parva Section 60
- Satyaki killed Sushena
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The horses of the foremost among the Shinis705 had been slain. Sushena, the grandson of a suta, enveloped him with sharp arrows and seemed to be dancing around. However, he was struck by the arrows of Shini’s descendant and fell down. When his son was killed, Karna became senseless with rage and wished to kill Shini’s descendant, bull among men.
Analysis: All sons of karna seem to be weak with the exception of Vrishasena who was an average fighter.
Source: Karna Parva Section 60
- Salya Parva
- Satyaki killed king Shalva (of the Mlecchas)
Quote:
When that king of elephants fell down, lamentations arose among your son’s soldiers. The foremost among the Shini lineage then used a sharp and broad-headed arrow to sever King Shalva’s head. The head was severed by Satvata in the battle and fell down on the ground, together with the king of elephants.
Analysis: This might be the same Shalva that attacked Dwaraka and caused krishna to swoon.
Source: Salya Parva Section 19
- Satyaki killed Kshemadhurti
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However, Shini’s grandson, the mightyarmed Satyaki, attacked. He advanced against the immensely strong Kshemadhurti, and using seven sharp arrows, conveyed him to Yama’s abode.
Analysis: Kshemadhurti is an unknown power. But it only took seven arrows of Satyaki to kill him.
Source: Salya Parva Section 20
- Satyaki defeated Kritavarma
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His charioteer had been killed. In the encounter, Yuyudhana,14 skilled in the use of weapons, used a broad-headed arrow to strike him in the chest. Kritavarma fell down on the ground. In the duel, the brave one was deprived of his chariot by Satyaki.
Analysis: He defeated Kritavarman many times before so this is not very relevant.
Source: Salya Parva Section 20
- Satyaki captured Sanjaya
Quote:
On seeing me, Dhrishtadyumna laughed. He spoke to Satyaki. ‘What is the point of capturing this one? Nothing will be gained by keeping him alive.’ On hearing Dhrishtadyumna’s words, Shini’s maharatha grandson raised his sharp sword, so as to kill me then. At that time, the immensely wise Krishna Dvaipayana arrived and said, ‘Free Sanjaya alive. Under no circumstances should he be killed.’ Hearing Dvaipayana’s words, Shini’s grandson joined his hands in salutation. Freeing me, he said, ‘O Sanjaya! Depart in peace.’ Obtaining his permission, I cast aside my armour. I was without weapons. In the evening, I set out for the city,54 my limbs covered in blood.
Analysis: If it wasn't for Vyasa (the author of this whole story) then Sanjaya would have died at the hands of Satyaki.
Source: Salya Parva Section 28
- Accolades
- Bhisma's views
Quote:
The brave Madhava Satyaki is the leader of leaders among rathas. He is the most intolerant among the Vrishni warriors. He has conquered all fear. O king!
Analysis: Bhisma knew that Satyaki has no fear. He considered Satyaki the most dangerous Yadava warrior.
Source: Udyoga Parva Section 167
- Krishna's views
- First incident
Quote:
Having been thus addressed by Savyasachi, the mighty-armed and immensely energetic Keshava spoke words that were appropriate to the occasion. ‘O Pandava! The mighty-armed one is alone enough for Karna.
Analysis: Over here Krishna himself is calling Satyaki better than Karna. He said that Satyaki will handle Karna, he is alone enough.
Source: Drona Parva Section 122
- Second incident
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On seeing this, the great-souled Vishvaksena100 and Dhananjaya honoured Varshneya101 and applauded him, since the undecaying one had repulsed the divine weapons of all the warriors. Vishvaksena and Dhananjaya descended on the soldiers.
Analysis: Vishvaksena is a secondary name for Krishna. He applauded Satyaki's feats.
Source: Drona Parva Section 164
- Suyodhana's views
- First incident
Quote:
The king of Kashi, with the great bow, and maharatha Shikhandi, Dhristadyumna, Virata and Satyaki, who is never defeated, Drupada, the sons of Droupadi, and the mighty-armed son of Subhadra, all of them blew their separate conch shells, O lord of the earth!
Analysis: Duryodhana believes that Satyaki has never been defeated.
Source: Bhishma Parva Section 23
- Dhritarashtra's views
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He was undefeated by Drona, Radheya, Vikarna and Kritavarma. Fulfilling his promise to Yudhishthira, the brave one passed through that ocean of soldiers.
Analysis: As per Dhritarashtra, Satyaki was an undefeated warrior. Not even Drona and Karna were ever able to defeat him.
Source: Drona Parva Section 119
- Drona's views
- Incident 1
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In the battle, Drona witnessed Yuyudhana’s superhuman deed and thought about this in his mind. ‘This kind of strength of arms has been seen in Rama,104 Kartavirya, Dhananjaya and Bhishma, the tiger among men. This is now seen in the supreme one among the Satvata lineage.’ Having thought about this in his mind, Drona honoured his valour. The supreme among brahmanas beheld a dexterity that was like Vasava’s. The foremost among those who was knowledgeable about weapons was gratified, and so were the gods, with Vasava. O lord of the earth! That kind of dexterity of hand and swiftness of action, as shown by Yuyudhana, had not been seen earlier by the gods, the gandharvas and the masses of siddhas and charanas, though they had known what Drona was capable of doing."
Analysis: Drona mentally praised Satyaki knowing him to be greater than Parshuram and Kartaviryarjuna & Bhisma. Drona considered Satyaki superior to gods...
Source: Drona Parva Section 73
- Karna's views
- First incident
Quote:
"That army is not easy to defeat, even by the immortals. The twins are the equal of Yama in battle and that army also has Satyaki and Devaki’s son. It is like death with a gaping mouth. A coward who approaches that army will not return."
Analysis: Satyaki was considered a yamdoot (messenger of death) by karna.
Source: Dronabhisheka Parva
- Second incident
Quote:
That army has King Yudhishthira, who is firmly devoted to the truth, Bhima, Arjuna, Vasudeva, Satyaki and the Srinjayas. I think that it cannot be defeated by the kings.
Analysis: Kings would include Karna. So indirectly he accepted that he cannot defeat Satyaki.
Source: Dronabhisheka Parva
- Third incident
Quote:
Other rathas, Satyaki and the others, are also returning after him—the Panchalas, Kekayas and Matsyas, and particularly the Pandavas. Those maharathas are brave, powerful and valiant.
Analysis: Satyaki was considered a maharathi by Karna. He was not considered a coward/crook, he was considered brave, powerful and valiant. Valiant Satyaki.
Source: Drona Parva Section 21
- Fourth incident
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O great king! If we kill Satyaki and Parshata Dhrishtadyumna, there is no doubt about the certainty that victory will be ours. Let us surround these two brave maharathas, as we did Subhadra’s son.196 O great king! Let us endeavour to kill those of the Vrishni and Parshata lineages.
Analysis: Over here Karna suggested that they use the same tricks to kill Satyaki that they sued on Abhimanyu. Karna admitted that he himself cannot defeat/kill Satyaki using his own strength.
Source: Drona Parva Section 145
- Arjuna's views
- Arjuna considered Satyaki equal to Pradyumna
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It is also a great task to protect Dharmaraja. O mighty-armed one! You protect him today. You will protect him the way I would have protected him myself. I do not see anyone else I can depend on, with the exception of maharatha Pradyumna.
Analysis: Being equal to the son of Krishna, and being the only person who Arjuna could trust for handing over the task of protecting Yudhishthira is a great compliment.
Source: Drona Parva Section 60
- Arjuna praised Satyaki again
Quote:
"He is dexterous in using weapons.181 He is a colourful fighter. There is lightness in his valour. He is wise in all weapons. He is brave. He does not get confused in battle. He is broad in the shoulders. He is broad in the chest. He is mighty-armed. He wields a giant bow. He is immensely strong. He is immensely valorous. He is great-souled. He is a maharatha. He is my student. He is my friend. I love him and he loves me. Yuyudhana will be my aide and will crush the Kouravas."
Analysis: Clearly if Arjuna considers Satyaki this much of a worthy comrade then he would be a really deadly opponent in wars.
Source: Drona Parva Section 85
- Arjuna would choose Satyaki over Balarama, Pradyumna, Samva, Gada, Charudeshna, Aniruddha & Krishna..
Quote:
Even if Keshava, Rama,182 Aniruddha,183 maharatha Pradyumna, Gada,184 Samba185 and all the Vrishnis armour themselves for our sake and seek to help us in the forefront of the battle, I will appoint Shini’s descendant, that tiger among men, for whom truth is his valour, as our aide. There is no one else who is his equal.
Analysis: This speaks light years of Satyaki's prowess. He was considered the supreme warrior among the Yadava race/Vrishni clan. Shini's descendant is Satyaki.
Source: Drona Parva Section 85
- Arjuna said Satyaki was among the top 3 warriors of their army
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Bibhatsu, the scorcher of enemies, also spoke to the rakshasa Ghatotkacha. ‘O Ghatotkacha! In my view, you, the mighty-armed Satyaki and Pandava Bhimasena are the best among all our soldiers. In the night, go and engage in a duel with Karna. Maharatha Satyaki will protect your rear.
Analysis: He rated Satyaki over the same Drupada that defeated Karna and the one hudnred Kaurava brothers along with Yuyutsu.
Source: Drona Parva Section 148
- Arjuna praised Satyaki on the 15th day
Quote:
Dhananjaya told Krishna, ‘O Keshava! Behold. Satyaki, for whom truth is his valour, and who is the extender of the Madhu lineage, is sporting around before the preceptor. This gives me great delight and also to Madri’s two sons, Bhima and King Yudhishthira. Satyaki is roaming around in this battle, with skills acquired through learning. The extender of the deeds of the Vrishni lineage seems to be toying with those maharathas. The siddhas and the soldiers are astounded. On seeing that Satvata is invincible in battle, they are honouring him and applauding him. All the warriors on both sides are honouring his deeds.’”’
Analysis: The Maharathas (maharathi) Satyaki was "toying" with are Karna, Kripa, Duryodhana & Drona.
Source: Drona Parva Section 164
- Bhima's view
Quote:
The foremost among the Shinis, the equal of Krishna in strength, is engaged likewise.6
Analysis: Krishna can refer to either Arjuna or Saurin. But Bhima definitely held Satyaki in the same league as Krishna and Arjuna.
Source: Vana Parva Section 173
- Yudhishthira's views
- Incident 1
Quote:
Keshava has always been the refuge of the Pandavas. O Varshneya! You have also been like that and you are Krishna’s equal in valour.
Analysis: Over here Satyaki has also been considered the refuge of the Pandavas and a equal of Krishna in terms of Valor. And Yudhishthira is considered the gospel of truth just like Bori Ce.
Source: Drona Parva Section 85
- Incident 2
Quote:
There is no one other than you who can protect Vijaya in battle. Pandava has boasted about your hundreds of deeds and has talked about them repeatedly, creating delight in me.
Analysis: As per Yudhishthira not even Bhima and Ghatotkaca & perhaps Krishna could have protected Arjuna in the battlefield except for Satyaki. This also indicates that Satyaki had over a hundred achievements and feats before the Kurukshetra war.
Source: Drona Parva Section 85
- Incident 3
Quote:
In a battle, among the foremost ones of the Vrishni lineage, two have been said to be atirathas. These are the mighty-armed Pradyumna and the illustrious Satvata.187
Analysis: An atiratha is someone who is capable of fighting 60,000 opponents all at once. And in the Vrishni clan their were only two people capable of that. One was Krishna's son Pradyumna the other is Arjuna's disciple Satyaki.
Source: Drona Parva Section 85
- Incident 4
Quote:
You are equal to Narayana in weapons and equal to Samkarshana188 in strength. O tiger among men! You are Dhananjaya’s equal in valour. You surpass Bhishma and Drona and all those who are skilled in fighting.
Analysis: In terms of strength Satyaki was Balaram's equal.
Source: Drona Parva Section 85
- Incident 5
Quote:
It has been said that there is nothing in the world that Satyaki cannot perform. O immensely strong one! Therefore, do what I am asking you to do.
Analysis: Although it has been Satyaki can do anything it is clearly not true.
Source: Drona Parva Section 85
- Somadatta's views
Quote:
O Satvata! It is indeed said that, among the Vrishnis, there are two mighty-armed warriors who are maharathas—Pradyumna and you.
Analysis: Only two warriors were considered the best. Satyaki was one of the two. And this is the opinion of a man whose son (Bhurishravas) was killed by Satyaki.
Source: Drona Parva Section 131
- Sanjaya's views
- As per him (sanjay) Satyaki killed more warriors than Arjuna.
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We did not see any infantry, chariots, elephants, riders and horses that were not pierced by Yuyudhana’s arrows. O king! Not even Phalguna had caused such carnage amongst the army, as was caused by Satyaki. O king! O bull among the Bharata lineage! Shini’s grandson surpassed Arjuna in the battle.
Analysis: While the casualties created by Satyaki on that day were even more than the ones caused by Arjuna, it does not change the fact that Satyaki was not better than Arjuna. Arjuna was better than Satyaki.
Source: Drona Parva Section 96
- Satyaki is among the three best archers of the world.
Quote:
Satyaki, the destroyer of enemies, possessed a valour that was like that of the two Krishnas and for the sake of attaining to the afterworld and to do that which would bring pleasure to Dharmaraja. O tiger among men! In this world, there are only three archers—Krishna, Partha and Shini’s descendant. No fourth one can be seen.
Analysis: So basically Arjuna and Krishna on the top then Satyaki, after that everybody else (including Karna).
Source: Drona Parva Section 122
To be honest Satyaki was more powerful than Shiva & Vishnu (the so called trimurti). Satyaki can defeat Vishnu very easily because his avatar (Parasurama) lost a fight to Bhisma (the same bhisma was defeated with low difficulty by Satyaki).
Satyaki can defeat Shiva (Shiva is still better than Vishnu though) because he defeated Aswathama (the avatar of Shiva).
Krishna even considered Satyaki at the very least as his equal as he allowed him to sit on the same seat as he did, and they sat together.
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Source: Drona Parva Section 59
Even while Satyaki was drunk he was able to defeat Karna, Aswathama, Kritavarman, Duhsasana, Duryodhana, Vrishasena and Salya. So why make excuses for Karna being drunk (even though he was never drunk)? Is it because Satyaki was better than Karna?
Satyaki is the warrior that humbled Bhisma, Bhagadatta, Drona, Suyodhana, Kritavarman, Vrishasena, Aswathama, Karna, and Sanjaya.... He was superior to every fighter on the Kaurava side.
Krishna even considered Satyaki at the very least as his equal as he allowed him to sit on the same seat as he did, and they sat together.
Quote:
The brave, immensely radiant, immensely strong and greatsouled Krishna and Yuyudhana seated themselves on a single seat.Analysis: So Satyaki was always held in high esteem by everyone.
Source: Drona Parva Section 59
Even while Satyaki was drunk he was able to defeat Karna, Aswathama, Kritavarman, Duhsasana, Duryodhana, Vrishasena and Salya. So why make excuses for Karna being drunk (even though he was never drunk)? Is it because Satyaki was better than Karna?
