Story of Amba's incarnation Sikhandini
Drupada prays to Shiva for a son who can defeat Drona; Shiva says he will have a son who is born as a daughter
Sikhandin id betrothed to princess, whose father discovers her true gender and threatens war
Sikhandini overhears her parents discussing their seemingly doomed fate and runs away to hut of generous yaksha Sthuni
Sthuni wants to do whatever he can to help Sikhandini; offers to trade her bodies temporarily
Sthuni's master comes by and sees him in woman form, makes trade permanent (until Sikhandin's death)
Bhima learns that Sikhandin is Amba reincarnated, story of Amba is told
Battle of Bhishma, Arjuna, and Sikhandin
Chishma recognizes Sikhandin as Sikhandini, refuses to fight back against him/her. Arjuna uses this to his advantage, basically using Sikhandin as a human shield. Finally Bhishma falls, mother Ganga sends swans, Bhishma will lay on bed of arrows until winter
Sikhandin battle Kripa; Source
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