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By then, the Brahmins who were present there had also joined the fight to help Arjuna and Bhima. "We are with you," they yelled and hurled whatever they could lay their hands on at the Kshatriya princes. 

In the ruckus, Karna also jumped in to protect his friends and challenged Arjuna, still in disguise. The latter picked up his bow and drew an arrow from his quiver. Armed with tridents, the remaining Brahmins stepped forward to defend Arjuna. But Arjuna reassured them that they needn't worry about him. He said he could singlehandedly deal with the Kshatriyas and showered them with arrows.

He then turned toward Karna and shot an arrow at him. With some difficulty, Karna managed to escape. He realized that his opponent was no ordinary fighter.