Indra, Varuna, Yama, and Kubera each give Arjuna celestial weapons. He then wages war on Indra's enemies, the daityas and the danavas. Indra rewards Arjuna with gold and a diadem.
This section could be useful if I want to write about celestial weapons in any story- this section goes into a fair amount of detail about these weapons.
"Bhima and Hanuman" by John Mandeville Macfie: Source
We see Hanuman! Bhima and Hanuman are apparently brothers, as both are sons of Vayu. This section comes across as though Hanuman is the vessel for an author who is trying to educate people on the rules of morality in Indian culture with minimal effort. Hanuman talks about morality after Bhima can't pick him up? Yep. And then they part ways. This section is so odd.
"Karna and Indra" by Sister Nivedita: Source
Karna is the man who was born with natural armor and earrings that make him invincible. Indra disguises himself as a brahmin to trick Karna. He asks for Karna's armor and earrings. Karna sees through Indra's disguise. He ultimately gives up his armor and earrings for any invincible dart that can be used once upon a single deadly foe. Importantly, Karna took a vow in the previous section to kill Arjuna. Coincidence? I think not.
"Bhima and Kichaka" by C.A. Kincaid: Source
"Krishna's Mission" by Donald A. Mackenzie: Source
The Pandavas have put together an army and begun to rebuild their army and power. They want peace with Duryodhana. Krishna is sent to directly ask for peace but the Kauravas had plans to kidnap/attack Krishna. Krishna shows his godly form, scaring everyone but Duryodhana. He returns to the Pandavas in peace.
This reminded me of Superman pulling off his shirt and revealing who he truly is, inspiring awe in others.
Krishna's reveal is like Superman's- they're both so powerful
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