Bhagavan replied that Aswathama does not know how to call it back. There is no other “Astram” that can overpower it. Therefore He asked Arjuna to counter attack Aswathama with Brahmastram itself.

Note – Sometimes we can also see people like Aswathama, they leap into trouble without thinking about the consequences and unaware of how to esacpe from it. An agitated mind takes you into a whirlpool of misery. On the contrary Arjuna represents a mind guided by the Lord, and so he can turn to the Lord whenever he needs protection.

The two powerful Brahmastras heading for a collision with each other shook the whole world. The entire Earth, Sky and Space was covered with their fire-faces that shone like Sun’s fierce fire and the mighty fire emanating from Adisheshan’s face. The whole creation was bewildered and frightened. Arjuna realized that the most merciful Lord wanted him to withdraw both “Brahmastarms” for the survival of the world, so he withdrew them as Aswathama could not do it.

Then he tied Aswathama with a rope and dragged him to Draupadi who had not yet recovered from her shock and grief. A single word from her