Chapter 20: The Pāṇḍavas’ Flight into the Forest and Bhīma’s Encounter with Hiḍimba
Determining their route at night by the stars, they headed south and, striving onward, entered a dense forest, O king. (BORI: 1-137-18)
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Then the sons of Pandu, exhausted, tormented by thirst, and blinded by sleep, again addressed these words to the mighty Bhimasena: (BORI: 1-137-19)
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What could be worse than this—that we are in a dense forest, do not know our bearings, and cannot go on? (BORI: 1-137-20)
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We do not know whether that wicked Purocana was burned. How can we escape this danger without being noticed? (BORI: 1-137-21)
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Take us up again and continue on in the same way, O Bharata. For you alone among us are as strong as the ever-moving wind. (BORI: 1-137-22)
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Thus addressed by King Dharma, the mighty Bhimasena swiftly set out, carrying Kunti and his brothers. (BORI: 1-137-23)
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Vaiśampāyana said:
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O king, as he rushed swiftly onward, the wind stirred by the speed of his thighs blew as it does at the coming of Śuci and Śukra. (BORI: 1-138-1)
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Crushing flowering and fruit-bearing trees and breaking the trees and shrubs growing near his path… (BORI: 1-138-2)
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Thus the warrior of immeasurable prowess went on, breaking trees; from the force of his speed, the Pandavas nearly fainted. (BORI: 1-138-3)
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After repeatedly swimming across broad rivers, using their arms as floats, they then traveled in concealment for fear of Dhritarashtra’s sons. (BORI: 1-138-4)
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But there, with difficulty, he carried on his back their delicate and illustrious mother alone, over the banks and across uneven ground. (BORI: 1-138-5)
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At evening, those bulls of Bharata came to a terrible tract of forest with few roots, fruits, or sources of water, and inhabited by fierce birds and beasts. (BORI: 1-138-6)
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Twilight became dreadful, and the beasts and birds were fierce. Every direction was dark and swept by unseasonable winds. (BORI: 1-138-7)
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Then the Kauravas, tormented by exhaustion and thirst and overcome by deepening sleep, were unable to go on. (BORI: 1-138-8)
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Then Bhima entered the vast, fearsome, deserted forest and hastened toward a delightful banyan tree with ample shade. (BORI: 1-138-9)
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There he set them all down and said, “I will look for water here. Rest yourselves,” O lord of the Bharatas. (BORI: 1-138-10)
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These water-dwelling cranes are calling sweetly. Surely there is a large body of water here—so I think. (BORI: 1-138-11)
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With his elder brother’s permission to go, O Bharata, he went to the place where the waterbirds were calling. (BORI: 1-138-12)
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There he drank the water and bathed, O bull of the Bharatas; then, O king, he carried water back in his upper garment. (BORI: 1-138-13)
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Having hurried back from a distance of a gavyuti to his mother, Vrikodara saw her and his brothers asleep on the ground and lamented, overwhelmed with deep sorrow. (BORI: 1-138-14)
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Those who formerly, in Varanavata, could find no sleep on the finest beds now lie asleep upon the ground. (BORI: 1-138-15)
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Behold her lying here today on the ground—the most delicate of women, accustomed to a costly bed and wholly unsuited to this. (BORI: 1-138-18)
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She who bore these sons by Dharma, Indra, and Vayu now lies exhausted on the ground, in circumstances so unworthy of her. (BORI: 1-138-19)
[PV-KDV:01_027_119] (Bharata)
What greater sorrow could I possibly behold than this, when today I see these tiger-like men asleep upon the ground? (BORI: 1-138-20)
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How can this king, who knows dharma and deserves sovereignty over the three worlds, now lie exhausted on the ground like an ordinary man? (BORI: 1-138-21)
[PV-KDV:01_027_121] (Bharata)
This man, dark as a blue rain cloud and without equal among men on earth, lies on the ground like a commoner. What could be more painful than this? (BORI: 1-138-22)
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These two, who in beauty resemble the Aśvins among the gods, now lie asleep upon the ground like common men. (BORI: 1-138-23)
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A man who had no troublesome relatives disgracing his family would live very happily in the world, like a solitary tree in a village. (BORI: 1-138-24)
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Indeed, a solitary tree in a village, laden with leaves and fruit, though without kin, becomes a sacred tree, worthy of worship and greatly revered. (BORI: 1-138-25)
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Those who have many valiant kinsmen devoted to righteousness live happily in the world and remain free from affliction. (BORI: 1-138-26)
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Strong and prosperous, bringing joy to their friends and kinsmen, they live in mutual reliance, like trees growing in a forest. (BORI: 1-138-27)
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But we were exiled by the wicked Dhritarashtra and his sons, and only narrowly escaped being burned at his command. (BORI: 1-138-28)
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Having escaped that fire, we have taken shelter beneath this tree. Afflicted by the utmost hardship, which way shall we go? (BORI: 1-138-29)
[PV-KDV:01_027_129] (Bharata)
I can see that a city is not very far from this forest. They are asleep when they should be keeping watch; very well, I shall keep watch myself. (BORI: 1-138-30)
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“Later, when they awaken refreshed, they will drink water.” Resolving this, Bhima himself remained awake then. (BORI: 1-138-31)
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Vaiśampāyana said:
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There, while they slept, a Rakshasa named Hidimba, who had taken shelter in a shala tree not far from that forest… (BORI: 1-139-1)
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Cruel, a devourer of human flesh, immensely valiant and powerful, hideous in form, tawny-eyed, grim, and terrifying to behold, he was hungry and craving flesh when he happened to see them. (BORI: 1-139-2)
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With fingers raised, scratching himself and tossing his coarse hair, the huge-mouthed creature yawned and looked around again and again… (BORI: 1-139-3)
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The wicked, gigantic, immensely strong man-eater caught the scent of a human and said this to his sister: (BORI: 1-139-4)
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Today, at long last, food dear to my heart has come my way. My mouth is watering, and my tongue moves eagerly around it. (BORI: 1-139-5)
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At long last, I shall sink my eight sharp-pointed fangs, whose strike is unbearable, into plump bodies and succulent flesh. (BORI: 1-139-6)
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Seizing a human throat and tearing open the artery, I shall drink my fill of abundant, warm, fresh, foaming blood. (BORI: 1-139-7)
[PV-KDV:01_027_167] (Bharata)
Go and find out who these are, sleeping here in the forest. The strong scent of humans seems to delight my nostrils. (BORI: 1-139-8)
[PV-KDV:01_027_168] (Bharata)
Kill all these men and bring them to me. You have nothing to fear from them while they sleep in our domain. (BORI: 1-139-9)
[PV-KDV:01_027_169] (Bharata)
After preparing the flesh of these humans as we please, we shall feast on it together. Quickly do as I say. (BORI: 1-139-10)
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Obeying her brother’s command, the Rākṣasī hurried to where the Pāṇḍavas were, O bull of the Bharatas. (BORI: 1-139-11)
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When she arrived there, she saw the Pandavas asleep with Pritha, while the unconquered Bhimasena kept watch. (BORI: 1-139-12)
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As soon as the Rakshasi saw Bhimasena, towering like the trunk of a shala tree and unmatched in beauty on earth, she desired him. (BORI: 1-139-13)
[PV-KDV:01_027_173] (Bharata)
This dark-complexioned, mighty-armed man, with a lion’s shoulders, splendid radiance, a conch-shaped neck, and lotus-like eyes, would make a fitting husband for me. (BORI: 1-139-14)
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I would never obey my brother’s cruel counsel. Love for a husband is exceedingly strong; affection for a brother is not so strong. (BORI: 1-139-15)
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If these men were killed, my brother and I would be satisfied for only a moment; but by not killing them, I shall rejoice for endless years. (BORI: 1-139-16)
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Able to assume any form, she took on a supremely beautiful human shape and slowly approached the mighty-armed Bhimasena. (BORI: 1-139-17)
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Adorned with celestial ornaments and seeming as bashful as a vine, she then addressed Bhimasena with a smile: (BORI: 1-139-18)
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Where have you come from, and who are you, foremost of men? And who are these godlike men lying here? (BORI: 1-139-19)
[PV-KDV:01_027_179] (Bharata)
And who is this tall, dark, delicate woman of yours, sinless one, sleeping so trustfully after entering this forest, as though in her own home? (BORI: 1-139-20)
[PV-KDV:01_027_180] (Bharata)
She does not know that this is a dense forest haunted by Rakshasas. For an evil Rakshasa named Hidimba lives here. (BORI: 1-139-21)
[PV-KDV:01_027_181] (Bharata)
O godlike one, I was sent by him—my evil-minded Rakshasa brother—who wishes to devour the flesh of all of you. (BORI: 1-139-22)
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But now that I have seen you, radiant as the child of a god, I desire no other husband. I tell you this truly. (BORI: 1-139-23)
[PV-KDV:01_027_183] (Bharata)
Knowing this, O knower of dharma, act toward me as is right. Love me in return, for I love you and my heart and body are overcome by desire. (BORI: 1-139-24)
[PV-KDV:01_027_184] (Bharata)
I will save you, mighty-armed one, from the man-eating Rakshasa. We shall dwell in mountain fastnesses; become my husband, blameless one. (BORI: 1-139-25)
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For I travel through the sky and roam wherever I please. Enjoy incomparable delight with me, wherever we may go. (BORI: 1-139-26)
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Bhima said:
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O Rakshasi, who, while still able to act, would now abandon his mother, his eldest brother, and these other younger brothers? (BORI: 1-139-27)
[PV-KDV:01_027_188] (Bharata)
For what man like me would abandon these sleeping brothers and his mother as food for a Rakshasa and go away like one tormented by desire? (BORI: 1-139-28)
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The Rakshasi said:
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I shall do whatever pleases you. Wake all of them; I will gladly free you from the man-eating Rakshasa. (BORI: 1-139-29)
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Bhima said:
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O Rākṣasī, I will not awaken my brothers and mother, who are sleeping peacefully in the forest, out of fear of your wicked brother. (BORI: 1-139-30)
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For neither Rakshasas, timid girl, nor men, Gandharvas, or Yakshas can withstand my might, lovely-eyed one. (BORI: 1-139-31)
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Go or stay, fair lady; do whatever you wish. Or send that man-eating brother of yours, slender one… (BORI: 1-139-32)
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Vaiśampāyana said:
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Realizing that she had been gone a long time, Hidimba, lord of the Rakshasas, descended from that tree and approached the Pandavas. (BORI: 1-140-1)
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Red-eyed, mighty-armed, immensely strong, with hair standing on end, a body like a mass of storm clouds, and a fearsome face gleaming with sharp fangs… (BORI: 1-140-2)
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Seeing him rushing toward them, hideous in appearance, the terrified Hidimba said these words to Bhimasena: (BORI: 1-140-3)
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Here comes that wicked, enraged man-eater. Do as I tell you, together with your brothers. (BORI: 1-140-4)
[PV-KDV:01_027_221] (Bharata)
I can go wherever I wish, hero, and I possess the strength of a Rakshasa. Climb onto my hip, and I will carry you through the air. (BORI: 1-140-5)
[PV-KDV:01_027_222] (Bharata)
Awaken these men who are fast asleep, and your mother too, O scorcher of foes. I will take all of you and travel through the air. (BORI: 1-140-6)
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Bhima said:
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Do not be afraid, broad-hipped lady. While I am here, he is no one of consequence. I will kill him before your very eyes, slender-waisted one. (BORI: 1-140-7)
[PV-KDV:01_027_225] (Bharata)
This vile Rakshasa is no match for me, timid one; he cannot withstand my onslaught in battle—or, for that matter, neither could all the Rakshasas. (BORI: 1-140-8)
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Look at my two well-rounded arms, like elephants’ trunks, my thighs like iron bars, and my broad chest. (BORI: 1-140-9)
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Lovely one, today you will see that my prowess is like Indra’s. Broad-hipped one, do not underestimate me here, thinking me merely human. (BORI: 1-140-10)
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Hiḍimba said:
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I do not underestimate you, tiger among men, godlike as you are. I have witnessed your prowess: among humans, you are indeed a Rakshasa. (BORI: 1-140-11)
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Vaiśampāyana said:
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O Bharata, the enraged man-eating Rakshasa heard Bhimasena speaking those words. (BORI: 1-140-12)
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Hidimba, gazing at her human form—her hair adorned with garlands and her face resembling the full moon— (BORI: 1-140-13)
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with beautiful eyebrows, nose, eyes, and hair, delicate nails and skin, adorned with every ornament, and clad in very fine garments... (BORI: 1-140-14)
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The man-eater grew angry, suspecting her—who bore such an enchanting human form—of desiring a man. (BORI: 1-140-15)
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Enraged at his sister, the Rakshasa opened his large eyes wide, O best of the Kurus, and then said this to her: (BORI: 1-140-16)
[PV-KDV:01_027_236] (Bharata)
What fool is thwarting me when I am eager to feast? Hiḍimbā, have you no fear of my wrath? Have you lost your senses? (BORI: 1-140-17)
[PV-KDV:01_027_237] (Bharata)
Shame on you, wicked woman, lusting after a man, acting against my wishes and bringing disgrace upon all the former lords of the Rakshasas! (BORI: 1-140-18)
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All these men, by siding with whom you have done me this great wrong—I shall now indeed kill them, together with you. (BORI: 1-140-19)
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Having spoken thus to Hiḍimbā, the red-eyed Hiḍimba rushed upon her to kill her, grinding his teeth together. (BORI: 1-140-20)
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Seeing him rushing forward, mighty Bhima, foremost of warriors, rebuked him and cried, “Stop! Stop!” (BORI: 1-140-21)
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Vaiśampāyana said:
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Seeing the Rakshasa enraged with his sister, Bhimasena, almost laughing, spoke these words: (BORI: 01-141-1)
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What have you to do, Hidimba, with waking these people who are sleeping peacefully? Come at me with all your might, you fool, you man-eater! (BORI: 01-141-2)
[PV-KDV:01_027_285] (Bharata)
Strike me alone here. You ought not to kill a woman, especially when she has done no wrong and another has offended you. (BORI: 01-141-3)
[PV-KDV:01_027_286] (Bharata)
This young woman is not acting of her own accord in desiring me here today. For your sister has been driven by bodiless Love, who moves within the body, O evil-minded disgrace to the Rakshasas. (BORI: 01-141-4)
[PV-KDV:01_027_287] (Bharata)
At your command, and after seeing my appearance, this timid woman now desires me; she is not disgracing her family. (BORI: 01-141-5)
[PV-KDV:01_027_288] (Bharata)
Since the god of love is at fault, do not kill this woman here, O Rakshasa. While I am here, wicked one, you must not kill a woman. (BORI: 01-141-6)
[PV-KDV:01_027_289] (Bharata)
Face me alone, one on one, O man-eater. Today I myself will send you to the abode of Yama. (BORI: 01-141-7)
[PV-KDV:01_027_290] (Bharata)
Today, Rakshasa, may your head, crushed by my palm, split apart like something pulverized beneath the foot of a mightier elephant. (BORI: 01-141-8)
[PV-KDV:01_027_291] (Bharata)
Today, after I have slain you in battle, let the delighted carrion-eaters—hawks and jackals—drag your limbs over the ground. (BORI: 01-141-9)
[PV-KDV:01_027_292] (Bharata)
This very day, in a moment, I will rid this forest of its scourge. Until now, you have continually defiled it by devouring men. (BORI: 01-141-10)
[PV-KDV:01_027_293] (Bharata)
Today, wicked one, your sister will see you, huge as a mountain, being dragged along the ground by me like a great elephant by a lion. (BORI: 01-141-11)
[PV-KDV:01_027_294] (Bharata)
When I have killed you, O vilest of Rakshasas, men who roam the forests will travel through this forest unmolested. (BORI: 01-141-12)
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Hiḍimba said:
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What is the use of your vain roaring and boasting, human? Accomplish all this through action, and then you may boast. Do not delay. (BORI: 01-141-13)
[PV-KDV:01_027_297] (Bharata)
You think yourself strong, though you possess no valor; today, when you meet me, you will learn that I am stronger. (BORI: 01-141-14)
[PV-KDV:01_027_298] (Bharata)
I will not kill these men just yet; let them sleep at ease. But you, fool, who speak such disagreeable words—I will kill you today. (BORI: 01-141-15)
[PV-KDV:01_027_299] (Bharata)
After drinking the blood from your limbs, I will kill these too; after that, I will kill this woman who has wronged me. (BORI: 01-141-16)
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Vaiśampāyana said:
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Having spoken thus, the man-eater raised his arm and, enraged, rushed at Bhimasena, the subduer of foes. (BORI: 01-141-17)
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As he rushed swiftly upon him, Bhima, whose prowess was fearsome, caught the arm thrust at him with force, seeming to laugh. (BORI: 01-141-18)
[PV-KDV:01_027_303] (Bharata)
Seizing him by force, Bhima dragged him, struggling, eight bow-lengths from that spot, as a lion drags a small deer. (BORI: 01-141-19)
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Then the enraged Rakshasa, held fast by the Pandava, seized Bhimasena in an embrace and let out a terrifying roar. (BORI: 01-141-20)
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Then the mighty Bhima forcibly dragged him away again, thinking, “Let no sound disturb my brothers, who are sleeping peacefully.” (BORI: 01-141-21)
[PV-KDV:01_027_306] (Bharata)
The Rakshasa and Bhimasena grappled with each other and pulled with all their strength, displaying the utmost prowess. (BORI: 01-141-22)
[PV-KDV:01_027_307] (Bharata)
They broke down great trees and then tore up creepers, raging like two rutting sixty-year-old elephants. (BORI: 01-141-23)
[PV-KDV:01_027_308] (Bharata)
Awakened by the tremendous noise they made, those bulls among men, together with their mother, saw Hidimbā standing before them. (BORI: 01-141-24)
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Vaiśampāyana said:
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Upon awakening and seeing Hidimbā’s superhuman beauty, those tigers among men were amazed, as was Prithā. (BORI: 01-142-1)
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Then Kunti, astonished by her beauty, looked at her and gently spoke these sweet words, first reassuring her: (BORI: 01-142-2)
[PV-KDV:01_027_326] (Bharata)
Whose daughter are you, radiant as one born of a god, and who are you, lovely woman? What brings you here, fair-hipped one, and where have you come from? (BORI: 01-142-3)
[PV-KDV:01_027_327] (Bharata)
Whether you are the deity of this forest or an Apsaras, tell me all about that, and why you are staying here. (BORI: 01-142-4)
[PV-KDV:01_027_328] (Bharata)
Hiḍimba said:
[PV-KDV:01_027_329] (Bharata)
This vast forest you see, dark as a blue-black cloud, is the dwelling place of the Rakshasa Hidimba—and mine as well. (BORI: 01-142-5)
[PV-KDV:01_027_330] (Bharata)
Know me, fair lady, as the sister of that lord of the Rakshasas. My brother, noble lady, has sent me, intending to kill you and your sons. (BORI: 01-142-6)
[PV-KDV:01_027_331] (Bharata)
I came here at the command of that cruel-minded one, and saw your mighty son, radiant as gold. (BORI: 01-142-7)
[PV-KDV:01_027_332] (Bharata)
Then, fair lady, urged by desire for your son—the desire that moves in the hearts of all beings—I yielded to its sway. (BORI: 01-142-8)
[PV-KDV:01_027_333] (Bharata)
Then I chose your mighty son as my husband. I tried to cast off this passion, but I could not. (BORI: 01-142-9)
[PV-KDV:01_027_334] (Bharata)
Then, realizing that I was taking too long, that man-eater came himself to kill all these sons of yours. (BORI: 01-142-10)
[PV-KDV:01_027_335] (Bharata)
My beloved—your wise and noble-hearted son—overpowered him by force and dragged him away from here. (BORI: 01-142-11)
[PV-KDV:01_027_336] (Bharata)
Behold these two—the man and the Rakshasa—dragging each other with tremendous force, roaring at one another, and fighting valiantly in battle. (BORI: 01-142-12)
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Vaiśampāyana said:
[PV-KDV:01_027_338] (Bharata)
As soon as they heard her words, Yudhishthira, Arjuna, Nakula, and the valiant Sahadeva sprang up. (BORI: 01-142-13)
[PV-KDV:01_027_339] (Bharata)
They saw the two locked together, dragging each other about and both longing for victory, like two lions fierce for battle. (BORI: 01-142-14)
[PV-KDV:01_027_340] (Bharata)
Locked in each other’s embrace and dragging one another about, the two raised a cloud of dust from the earth that resembled the smoke of a forest fire. (BORI: 01-142-15)
[PV-KDV:01_027_341] (Bharata)
Covered in the dust of the earth and resembling mountains, they shone like two peaks enveloped in mist. (BORI: 01-142-16)
[PV-KDV:01_027_342] (Bharata)
Then, in his fury, Bhima lifted the body of that cloud-dark Rakshasa and swiftly whirled it around a hundred times. (KUMB: 1-166-31; NILA: 01.154.025)
[PV-KDV:01_027_360] (Bharata)
Enraged, mighty-armed Bhimasena spoke thus while whirling the demon’s body and roaring again and again: (KUMB: 1-166-32)
[PV-KDV:01_027_361] (Bharata)
Today I shall make the forest safe and free of this menace. Never again, Rakshasa, will you kill and devour human beings. (KUMB: 1-166-34; NILA: 01.154.027)
[PV-KDV:01_027_362] (Bharata)
As Bhima was killing him, he let out a tremendous roar that filled the entire forest, like a kettledrum wet with water. (BORI: 01-142-29)
[PV-KDV:01_027_363] (Bharata)
The mighty son of Pandu seized him in his arms and broke him in two at the middle, delighting the Pandavas. (BORI: 01-142-30)
[PV-KDV:01_027_364] (Bharata)
Seeing Hidimba slain, those valiant men rejoiced and praised Bhimasena, the tiger among men and subduer of foes. (BORI: 01-142-31)
[PV-KDV:01_027_365] (Bharata)