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Hearing his mother's words, Karna, though bound by brotherly affection, yet considering the favors done to him by Jarasandha, spoke, mindful of his duty to his master: "Parents, brothers, and relatives are very rare in the world. Though this is true, yet in this present situation, it would be improper, unpraiseworthy, and even laughable in the face of this impending war, to abandon the duty to my master and take up the cause of my brothers. At this time, I can only do so much as to fight in this war, along with other warriors, leaving my brothers behind, while fulfilling my duty to my master. If, by the grace of fate, we survive this war, then, O Mother, I am sure we shall meet our brothers. Go and inform them of this." Thus speaking, Karna paid homage to his mother Kunti, who went and did as he said.
Meanwhile, on the same battlefield, the army of King Jarasandha, led by skilled kings, had formed the Chakravyuha, a circular formation, to defeat their enemies. In this Chakravyuha, which was circular in shape, there were a thousand spokes, each spoke containing one king. Each king had a hundred elephants, two thousand chariots, five thousand horses, and sixteen thousand foot soldiers. At the edge of the Chakra, there were six thousand kings, with their elephants, horses, and foot soldiers in the same proportion as mentioned earlier. In the center of this Chakra, stood King Jarasandha himself, adorned with five thousand kings, including Karna. In the very center of this formation, stood the army of Gandhara and Sindhu, along with Duryodhana and a hundred Kauravas. The kings of the Madhyadesha (central region) were also stationed in the center. The remaining kings were stationed in the eastern part of the Chakra. Fifty valiant and powerful kings, the upholders of their lineage, were stationed at the junctions of the spokes, each with their own army. Between the spokes, there were groups of excellent warriors, each with their own distinct army. Outside the Chakra, there were various other formations of warriors.