Bhima (Epic Characters of Mahabharatha) (ePub)

Bhima was the son of Vayudeva, born to Kunti when Pandu desired her to have a strong son who would help dharma thrive. As a baby, when he rolled on the ground once, the rocks broke into pieces but he remained unhurt. He was good at wrestling, riding and every game he played. Duryodhana who considered Bhima as one of his worst enemies, once pushed him into a deep pool but Bhima went into Nagaloka, where he received nectar from the king of snakes, and this made him even stronger. He saved the world from the clutches of a demon, Hidimba and married the demon's sister, Hidimbi. He got rid of Bakasura with ease. During Draupadi's swayamwara when all the disappointed kings and princes tried to attack Arjuna, it was Bhima who wrecked havoc on all. Bhima convinced the apprehensive Yudhistira to send him and Arjuna to kill Jarasandha so that a rajasuya yagna could be performed in order to send their father Pandu to heaven. He swore to break Duryodhana's thigh because the latter had invited Draupadi to sit on it and be his queen. When Dushasana tugged hard at Draupadi's sari, Bhima swore to rip open his heart and drink blood from it. Bhima was able to not only enter Saugandhikavana but was able to kill nearly one lakh demons and bring back the divine flowers to Draupadi. He killed Keechaka and 105 Upakeechakas in order to save Draupadi. During the Mahabharatha war, he killed all the Kaurava brothers. Even Drona's chariot was not spared. Bhima was truly unequalled in strength, forbearance and courage. He discharged his duty as a kshatriya with courage and won Lord SriHari's favour.