Bhima

Having obtained that auspicious, unsurpassed Saugandhika flower, the radiant lady—greatly delighted—then spoke to Bhīmasena, O king.

Seeing the great form of his brother, Bhīma—delight of the Kauru line—was astonished, and again and again felt exhilaration.

O Bhārata, as he was swiftly embraced by his brother Bhīma, his fatigue disappeared, and everything seemed auspicious and favorable.

He sent Sahadeva to the south with the Sṛñjayas, Nakula to the west with the Matsyas, Arjuna to the north with the Kekayas, and Bhīma to the east with the Madrakas.

Bhīma supervised the kitchen, Duryodhana looked after the treasury, while Sahadeva respectfully greeted the arriving guests. Nakula procured needed items, Arjuna attended the respectable elders, and Kṛṣṇa washed everyone’s feet, while…

The invincible King Jarāsandha is as strong as ten thousand elephants. Indeed, other powerful warriors cannot defeat him. Only Bhīma is equal to him in strength.

If your speech, O Pārtha, stands ready like a herald, unhindered—then why do you not praise Mahādeva, the destroyer of Tripura?

Just now, Bhīmasena has slain King Vīravarmā—who had been a torment to the Kurus—by the command of Dhṛtarāṣṭra.

You are Mahāsena, commander of the great host; Mahātejas, of immense splendor; Vīrasena, leader of heroes, and Bhūpati, sovereign lord. You are Siddhāsana, enthroned among the perfected; Surādhyakṣa, overseer of the gods; Bhīmasena, of…

With his sons slain, the extremely sorrowful Dhritarashtra remained in the kingdom of the Pandavas, tormented by the arrow-like words of Bhima.

From Vayu, she bore a son Vrikodara (Bhima), and from Shatakratu (Indra), Jishnu (Arjuna). Year after year, three mighty sons were born to Kunti.

'Yudhishthira, the partial incarnation of Dharma, will become the great king. Bhimasena will be the incarnation of Vayu, and the twins (Nakula and Sahadeva) will be the incarnations of the Ashvins.'