Virata Parvam2
The main aspects in this part are: The spies of Duryodhana return empty handed, the grandeur of Duryodhana’s palace, Duryodhana’s war tactics, Dakshina Gograhana, Virata’s preparations for the battle.
The main aspects in this part are: Pandavas excluding Arjuna go to help Virata in the battle, The war begins, Susarma captures Virata, Bhima shows his heroics, Bhima captures Susarma, the characteristics of Rasa, the description of the battle field.
The main aspects in this part are: Uttara Gograhana, Uttara boasts about his valour, Uttara makes Arjuna his charioteer, Uttara gets frightened at the sight of the humungous army of Kouravas, Drona recognizes his favorite disciple, Arjuna gets hold of his Gandeeva and reveals himself to Uttara.
The main aspects in this part are: Arjuna explains the significance of his ten names, Arjuna explains his getting cursed by Urvasi, Kouravas see bad omens
The main aspects in this part are: Duryodhana’s arrogance, Duryodhana chides Drona, Asvathama rebukes Duryodhana, Krupa’s timely advice, Karna’s Prattle, Bhishma’s wisdom
The main aspects in this part are: Drona’s war tactics, Arjuna shows the various warriors in the army of Kauravas, Arjuna’s respect towards the elders and his teachers, Arjuna gets the cows back
The main aspects in this part are: Spies report to Suyodhana that they couldn't trace Pandavas anywhere, Suyodhana interprets that Pandavas might be in Virata's Kingdom after getting to know about Keechaka's death, Suyodhana forms a strategy to expose Pandavas, Susarma attacks the kingdom of Virata on the Southern front, Virata's battle preparations
The main aspects in this part are: Pandavas, except Arjuna, go to the battle to aid Virata, Susarma Vs. Virata, Susarma captures Virata in the battle, Bhima fights and rescues Virata, Pandavas defeat Susarma and his army, the description of the battle field.
The main aspects in this part are: Suyodhana attacks the Northern front of Virata's Kingdom, Prince Uttara makes Arjuna his charioteer and goes for the battle, Prince Uttara flees at the sight of vast army of Kouravas, Arjuna reveals himself to Uttara and sets out for the battle
The main aspects in this part are: The ten names of Arjuna, the arguments in the Kourava army about the fulfilment of the period of incognito, Kavya Gunas