Chapter 21: Bhīma’s Marriage to Hiḍimbā, the Birth of Ghaṭotkaca, and Vyāsa’s Guidance to the Pāṇḍavas
Vaiśampāyana said: (KUMB: 1-167-0क्ष्)
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She, the sister of that Rakshasa, quickly approached them. But without saying anything to the Pandavas, the Rakshasi Hidimba… (KUMB: 1-167-1)
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She then saluted Kunti and the Pandava king Yudhishthira, paid homage to them all, and addressed Bhimasena: (KUMB: 1-167-2)
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At the mere sight of you, I fell under the sway of love. Abandoning my brother’s cruel command and not opposing you... (KUMB: 1-167-3)
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I saw how you dealt with the fearsome-looking Rakshasa. Eager to serve you, I long to enjoy your body. (KUMB: 1-167-4)
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Bhimasena said: (KUMB: 1-167-5क्ष्)
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Rakshasas remember their enmity and resort to bewildering illusion. Hidimba, take this path trodden by your brother. (KUMB: 1-167-5)
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Yudhishthira said: (KUMB: 1-167-6क्ष्)
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Though you are angry, Bhima, tiger among men, do not kill a woman. O Pandava, uphold dharma even above the preservation of your own body. (KUMB: 1-167-6)
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You killed that immensely powerful Rakshasa when he came intent on killing. What will his sister do to us in her anger? (KUMB: 1-167-7)
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Vaiśampāyana said: (KUMB: 1-167-8क्ष्)
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Then Hiḍimbā, having saluted Kuntī and Yudhiṣṭhira, the son of Kuntī, with joined hands, spoke these words: (KUMB: 1-167-8)
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Noble lady, you know the anguish that women here suffer from love. That anguish has now come upon me because of Bhimasena, gracious lady. (KUMB: 1-167-9)
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I have endured that supreme anguish while awaiting the appointed time. Now that time has come, and happiness will dawn for me. (KUMB: 1-167-10)
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For I abandoned my friends, my duty, and my own people, and chose your son, this tiger among men, as my husband, fair lady. (KUMB: 1-167-11)
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Rejected in this way by this hero and by you as well, illustrious woman, I shall not live. I tell you this truly. (KUMB: 1-167-12)
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Fair lady, if you see fit to show me compassion, then, whether you regard me as foolish, devoted to you, or your follower... (KUMB: 1-167-13)
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Noble lady, unite me with your son as my husband. Let me take this godlike man wherever I please; I shall bring him back again. Trust me, fair lady. (KUMB: 1-167-14)
[PV-KDV:01_028_18] (Bharata)
For I shall obtain him at the appointed time, before my lawless brother does. Then, at night, he rushed forward, intent on killing Bhimasena. (KUMB: 1-167-15)
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The farther she advanced and the closer she came to her enemy, the more she was overcome by desire as she approached the Pandava. (KUMB: 1-167-16)
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I am no demoness, noble lady, nor am I a night-roaming creature. I am powerful, for I am the Rakshasa’s sister, Śālakaṭaṅkaṭī, O queen. (KUMB: 1-167-17)
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Once united with your son, I, a young woman of divine appearance, shall serve all of you, with Vrikodara foremost. (KUMB: 1-167-18)
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Ever vigilant when you are off guard and always eager to serve, I shall carry you through danger like a servant, O best of men. (KUMB: 1-167-19)
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I shall carry you on my back as a celestial chariot carries the virtuous. Grant me this favor: let Bhimasena accept me. (KUMB: 1-167-20)
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If, after speaking thus, I am refused in this matter, I shall surely go to the worlds of evildoers beneath the earth. (KUMB: 1-167-21)
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For by reflecting in my mind, I shall always understand everything. I shall preserve my life through this adversity without anyone’s help. (KUMB: 1-167-22)
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Taking everything into account, one who keeps dharma in view should act. Whoever preserves his life in times of distress is truly the foremost knower of dharma. (KUMB: 1-167-23)
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The disruption of dharma itself is said to be an emergency for the righteous. One sustains one’s life through merit, and sustaining life is indeed meritorious. (KUMB: 1-167-24)
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One should uphold dharma by whatever means possible; there is no blame in doing so. Save me too, a woman afflicted here by intense desire. (KUMB: 1-167-25)
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Good people show compassion in matters concerning virtue, prosperity, pleasure, and liberation; sages devoted to virtue declare that compassion to be virtue. (KUMB: 1-167-26)
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Through divine knowledge I know the past and the future. Therefore I shall tell you what is best for you: an excellent lake is nearby. (KUMB: 1-167-27)
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After reaching the lake today, bathing, and resting beneath a tree, tomorrow at dawn the great being who has appeared, the lord of the world... (KUMB: 1-167-28)
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When you see lotus-eyed Vyasa, you will cast off your grief. Your banishment by Dhritarashtra’s son and the burning at Varanavata… (KUMB: 1-167-29)
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And your rescue by Vidura is known to him through his eye of knowledge. At Shalihotra’s dwelling, he will arrange lodging for you. (KUMB: 1-167-30)
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For this sacred tree withstands rain, wind, and heat; and as soon as you drink the water, hunger and thirst disappear. (KUMB: 1-167-31)
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The lake and the tree were created by Śālihotra through his austerities. Kadamba geese, sāras cranes, swans, and female ospreys together with the males… (KUMB: 1-167-32)
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sing a sweet song mingled with the music of the Gandharvas. (KUMB: 1-167-33)
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Vaiśampāyana said: Hearing her words, Kuntī spoke to... (KUMB: 1-167-33क्ष्)
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to the exceedingly wise Yudhishthira, thoroughly versed in every dharma. (KUMB: 1-167-34)
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Kunti said, “You are the foremost of those who uphold dharma. Hear what I have to say, descendant of Bharata.” (KUMB: 1-167-34क्ष्)
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This rakshasi is indeed speaking rightly about dharma. Wicked by nature though she is, what can she do to Bhima? (KUMB: 1-167-35)
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If you wish, let her unite with the heroic Pandava for the sake of having a child. (KUMB: 1-167-36)
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Yudhishthira said, “It is exactly as you say, Hidimba; there is no doubt about it.” (KUMB: 1-167-36क्ष्)
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But you must abide by the rule I shall lay down, fair-waisted one: each day, having performed your daily rites, bathed, and purified yourself, and looking beautiful… (KUMB: 1-167-37)
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Dear lady, when the sun has risen, you should join Bhimasena after he has bathed, performed his daily rites, and completed the auspicious ceremonies. (KUMB: 1-167-38)
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By day, roam with him wherever you wish, O swift-as-thought one; but you must always bring this Bhimasena back at night. (KUMB: 1-167-39)
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He must be released before twilight and protected at all times. Thus take your pleasure with Bhima until you know that you are pregnant. (KUMB: 1-167-40)
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This is your obligation, fair lady: you must serve attentively and, always accommodating, do what is proper. (KUMB: 1-167-41)
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Vaiśampāyana said: (KUMB: 1-168-0क्ष्)
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Having heard Yudhishthira’s words, she lifted Kunti onto her hip and, walking between Bhima and Arjuna with the twins before her… (KUMB: 1-168-1)
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As Yudhishthira proceeded alongside, Hidimba, accompanying Bhima, reached the lovely Lake Shalihotra in search of water. (KUMB: 1-168-2)
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Going to the foot of a tree and sweeping it clean like a house, she made a dwelling of leaves for the Pandavas, and likewise… (KUMB: 1-168-3)
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She did the same for herself and Kunti in a single place. Then the Pandavas bathed, purified themselves, and performed their twilight devotions… (KUMB: 1-168-4)
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Thirsty and tormented by hunger and thirst, they subsisted on water alone. Then Shalihotra, realizing that the Pandavas were afflicted by hunger... (KUMB: 1-168-5)
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He thought of abundant drink and food. Then all the Pandavas, having rested together with Pritha… (KUMB: 1-168-6)
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After various discussions of what had happened in the house of lac and what the Rakshasa had done, at the end of the conversation, to Pāṇḍu’s son… (KUMB: 1-168-7)
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Then Kunti, the king’s daughter, said to Bhimasena, “You must honor your elder brother Yudhishthira as you would Pandu.” (KUMB: 1-168-8)
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This knower of dharma honors me, and I am your superior. Therefore, young prince, for Pandu’s sake, do what is good for me. (KUMB: 1-168-9)
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I have been wronged by the sinful, foolish son of Dhritarashtra. I see no redress for his evil deed, Vrikodara. (KUMB: 1-168-10)
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Therefore, in a few days our security will be assured, so that we may safely complete this difficult sojourn. (KUMB: 1-168-11)
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This is another great hardship, a dilemma of dharma, Vrikodara: at the very sight of you, most wise one, she was impelled by desire… (KUMB: 1-168-12)
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She has duly made her request to both Yudhishthira and me. For the sake of dharma, give her a son; he will bring us good fortune. (KUMB: 1-168-13)
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But I will accept no refusal; do as the two of us ask. (KUMB: 1-168-14)
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Vaiśampāyana said: Having promised, “So be it,” Bhīmasena said this: (KUMB: 1-168-14क्ष्)
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“I shall obey your command as I would a Vedic injunction.” Then, in the presence of his brothers, he addressed the Rakshasi: (KUMB: 1-168-15)
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Listen, Rākṣasī. I truthfully state my condition to you: however long it takes to beget a son, fair one... (KUMB: 1-168-16)
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Until then I will live with you, slender-waisted woman. Above all, do not display any baseness in my presence. (KUMB: 1-168-17)
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Conduct yourself as one endowed with the virtues of a noble woman, O fair-complexioned one. (KUMB: 1-168-18)
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Vaiśampāyana said: “The Rākṣasī Hiḍimbā agreed, saying, ‘So be it,’ and then…” (KUMB: 1-168-18क्ष्)
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When the day was over, she brought food fit for a king to their resting places. Once, for recreation, the shape-shifting Hidimba… (KUMB: 1-168-19)
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Taking Bhimasena with her, she then rose aloft, amid lovely mountain peaks and sanctuaries of the gods... (KUMB: 1-168-20)
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Speaking very sweetly, she delighted the Pandava, likewise in forest fastnesses and on mountain peaks and treetops… (KUMB: 1-168-22)
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Amid trees bearing fruit in every season and in the forests around Lake Mānasa, she displayed surpassing beauty and delighted the Pandava. (KUMB: 1-168-26)
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She entertained the Pandava during the day, and at night brought him home and presented him to his mother. (KUMB: 1-168-30)
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The Pandava always slept with his brothers, spending the night by Kunti’s side while she attended upon Kunti. (KUMB: 1-168-31)
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She would bring food and whatever else they desired, including mouth perfumes. When that night had passed, the man of great vows arrived… (KUMB: 1-168-32)
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Parāśara’s son, profoundly wise, possessed of divine vision, and mighty in austerity. They all, together with Mādhavī and her daughter-in-law, saluted the noble and blessed Kṛṣṇa Dvaipāyana and stood with palms joined. (KUMB: 1-168-33)
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The venerable Vyasa said: (KUMB: 1-168-34क्ष्)
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I knew beforehand in my mind, O bulls of Bharata’s line, that you would be exiled by the sons of Dhritarashtra, who acted unrighteously. (KUMB: 1-168-34)
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Knowing this, I have come here, wishing to do you the greatest good. You must not despair, for all this is for your happiness. (KUMB: 1-168-35)
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O subduers of foes, an act committed in the past has brought about your separation from your friends. Its fruition has now come to pass; do not grieve, O scorches of foes. (KUMB: 1-168-36)
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Once that evil deed has run its course, you will undoubtedly live in your own kingdom together with your kinsmen. (KUMB: 1-168-37)
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Kinsmen show affection out of compassion and toward children; therefore my affection for you is now all the greater. (KUMB: 1-168-38)
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Hear what I wish to do for your good, out of affection. Remain here in hiding, awaiting my arrival. (KUMB: 1-168-39)
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This lake was created by Shalihotra through his austerities. Its delightful water dispels hunger, thirst, and fatigue. (KUMB: 1-168-40)
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But since you have a task to accomplish, remain here at your ease for six months. (KUMB: 1-168-41)
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Vaiśampāyana said: (KUMB: 1-168-42क्ष्)
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Having thus reassured the Pāṇḍavas, those subduers of foes, the mighty Vyāsa embraced Kuntī affectionately and comforted her. (KUMB: 1-168-42)
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“Daughter-in-law, do not weep, do not weep,” Vyasa said. “O mother of living sons, this son of yours, Yudhishthira, is ever devoted to dharma…” (KUMB: 1-168-43)
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As a righteous king, he will govern all the rulers on earth; righteous and self-controlled, having conquered the entire earth through righteousness… (KUMB: 1-168-44)
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Having brought the entire beautiful earth, with its mountains and forests, under his control, he will undoubtedly enjoy it through the might of Bhimasena and Arjuna. (KUMB: 1-168-45)
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These five sons of yours and Madri’s, renowned throughout the world, will then live happily and joyfully in their own kingdom. (KUMB: 1-168-46)
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After conquering this earth, those tigers among men will perform sacrifices such as the Rajasuya and the Ashvamedha, bestowing abundant sacrificial gifts. (KUMB: 1-168-47)
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After bestowing wealth and comfort on their circle of friends, your sons will take possession of the kingdom of their fathers and forefathers. (KUMB: 1-168-48)
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Your lotus-petal-eyed daughter-in-law, named Kamalapālikā, who is obedient to Bhīma, will bear him a son. (KUMB: 1-168-49)
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Through that son you will be delivered from hardships. Wait here for a month; I shall return. (KUMB: 1-168-50)
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Thus, knowing the proper place and time, you will attain supreme joy. (KUMB: 1-168-51)
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Vaiśampāyana said: (KUMB: 1-168-52क्ष्)
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O king, when they all stood with joined palms and said, “So be it,” the blessed sage Vyasa, the mighty lord, departed as he had come. (KUMB: 1-168-52)
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Vaiśampāyana said: (KUMB: 1-169-0क्ष्)
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After the blessed Vyasa had departed, the Pandavas, free from distress, lived there by the banyan tree for six months at their ease. (KUMB: 1-169-1)
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The Pandavas, subsisting on greens, roots, and fruits, practiced austerities. Then, with permission, O great king, Kamalapalika… (KUMB: 1-169-2)
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swift as thought, always delighting Bhima from place to place, adorned with divine ornaments and garments, garlands, and unguents… (KUMB: 1-169-3)
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Thus, for Bhimasena’s sake, Hidimba—the shape-shifting rakshasi—lodged the Pandava brothers in the forest for seven months. (KUMB: 1-169-4)
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Bhima passed that time in happy enjoyment. Then the shape-shifting Rakshasi became pregnant. (KUMB: 1-169-5)
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Still unsated by Bhimasena, after seven months the Rakshasi gave birth to a son by the mighty Bhimasena. (KUMB: 1-169-6)
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superhuman though born of a human, terrifyingly swift and a subduer of foes. Surpassing the other Piśācas, he also surpassed human beings. (KUMB: 1-169-9)
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Though still a child, he attained great prowess among men, O king. The hero became preeminent in the use of every weapon and immensely strong. (KUMB: 1-169-10)
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For female Rakshasas conceive and give birth at once, and Rakshasas can assume forms at will and take on many shapes. (KUMB: 1-169-11)
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The bald-headed, supreme archer bowed and clasped the feet of his father and mother. The two of them then gave him a name. (KUMB: 1-169-12)
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“His bald head is like a pot,” his mother said to him. From this he came to be named Ghatotkacha. (KUMB: 1-169-13)
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Ghatotkacha was devoted to those Pandavas, and was always as dear to them as their own selves. (KUMB: 1-169-14)
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After duly saluting the Pandavas and Pritha, the huge-bodied Ghatotkacha addressed them and said: (KUMB: 1-169-15)
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“What may I do for you, noble ones? Tell me without hesitation, O blameless ones.” As Bhīmasena’s son spoke thus, Kuntī said to him: (KUMB: 1-169-16)
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You were born into the Kuru line and are indeed the equal of Bhima himself. You are the eldest son of the five; come to their aid, my child. (KUMB: 1-169-17)
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Vaiśampāyana said: (KUMB: 1-169-18क्ष्)
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“When the time for action comes, I shall present myself before you, my fathers.” With these words, Ghaṭotkaca, foremost of the Rakshasas, took his leave and departed northward. (KUMB: 1-169-19)
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For the great-souled Lord had created that mighty chariot-warrior for the sake of the spear, to oppose the class whose prowess was unrivalled. (KUMB: 1-169-20)
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Bhima said: (KUMB: 1-169-21क्ष्)
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“Kamalapalika, I have now lived with you long enough. You will see us again when we are established in a kingdom,” he then told her. (KUMB: 1-169-21)
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Hiḍimbā said: (KUMB: 1-169-22क्ष्)
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When you think of me, my beloved lord, wishing to make love in private, I shall quickly come and place myself at your disposal, descendant of Bharata. (KUMB: 1-169-22)
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Having said this, she quickly departed, her heart set on the Pandava. Remembering the agreement, Hidimba went her own way. (KUMB: 1-169-23)
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Vaiśampāyana said: (KUMB: 1-170-0क्ष्)
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Then all the Pandavas, having been honored in Śālihotra’s hermitage by that forest-dweller, took leave of him, the great sage, and… (KUMB: 1-170-1)
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All those noble men, together with Kunti, wore their hair in matted locks and dressed in bark and deerskins, bearing the appearance of ascetics… (KUMB: 1-170-2)
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The Pandavas, versed in dharma, studying the sacred Veda, all the Vedāṅgas in full, the science of polity, and the science of logic… (KUMB: 1-170-3)
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Having acquired it through Śālihotra’s favor and found satisfaction, they went from forest to forest, killing many herds of deer. Then, O king, the great chariot-warriors departed and hurried onward. (KUMB: 1-170-4)
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through the lands of the Matsyas, Trigartas, Panchalas, and Kichakas, gazing upon delightful stretches of forest and lakes... (KUMB: 1-170-5)
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At times the great chariot-warriors hurried along carrying their mother; at times, weary in the wilderness, they rested; and at times they stood rejoicing. (KUMB: 1-170-6)
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Sometimes they traveled at their leisure, and then again they pressed on rapidly. On the road, they all saw Dvaipayana, their grandfather. (KUMB: 1-170-7)
[PV-KDV:01_028_141] (Bharata)
Then those scorcher of foes all saluted the great-souled Krishna Dvaipayana and stood before him with joined palms, together with their mother. (KUMB: 1-170-8)
[PV-KDV:01_028_142] (Bharata)
Vyasa said: (KUMB: 1-170-9क्ष्)
[PV-KDV:01_028_143] (Bharata)
I learned of your departure from that hermitage, O bulls among men, and my joy grew when I learned of Ghaṭotkaca’s birth. (KUMB: 1-170-9)
[PV-KDV:01_028_144] (Bharata)
Nearby is a pleasant, salubrious city. Live there in disguise, awaiting my arrival. (KUMB: 1-170-10)
[PV-KDV:01_028_145] (Bharata)
Vaiśampāyana said: (KUMB: 1-170-11क्ष्)
[PV-PAN:01_028_146] (Bharata)
After thus reassuring the Pārthas, those conquerors of foes, the lord Vyāsa reassured Kuntī, who had come to Ekacakrā. (KUMB: 1-170-11)
[PV-PAN:01_028_147] (Bharata)
The venerable Vyasa said: (KUMB: 1-170-12क्ष्)
[PV-PAN:01_028_148] (Bharata)
A man does not do only what is right, but also what is wrong; in this world there is no one who does not perform both good and evil deeds. (KUMB: 1-170-12)
[PV-PAN:01_028_149] (Bharata)
A person inevitably reaps the fruits of both good and evil deeds. This great calamity has come solely as the fruit of an evil deed. (KUMB: 1-170-13)
[PV-PAN:01_028_150] (Bharata)
Therefore, Madhavi, worthy of honor, do not give your mind over to grief. (KUMB: 1-170-14)
[PV-PAN:01_028_151] (Bharata)
Vaiśampāyana said: Having spoken thus and settled them in the Brahmin’s dwelling... (KUMB: 1-170-14क्ष्)
[PV-KDV:01_028_152] (Bharata)
the blessed sage Vyasa, the mighty seer, departed at his pleasure. (KUMB: 1-170-15)
[PV-KDV:01_028_153] (Bharata)