Shloka 25
स्रस्तांशुकमिवाक्षो भ्यैर्निम्नगा नि:सृतैर्जलै: । सशष्पकवलै: स्वस्थैरदूरपरिवर्तिभि:,निम्नगामिनी नदियोंसे निकला हुआ क्षोभरहित जल नीचेकी ओर इस प्रकार बह रहा था, मानो उस पर्वतका वस्त्र खिसककर गिरा जाता हो। भयसे अपरिचित और स्वस्थ हरिण मुँहमें हरे घासका कौर लिये पास ही खड़े होकर भीमसेनकी ओर कौतूहलभरी दृष्टिसे देख रहे थे। उस समय मनोहर नेत्रोंवाले शोभाशाली वायुपुत्र भीम अपने महान् वेगसे अनेक लतासमूहोंको विचलित करते हुए हर्षपूर्ण हृदयसे खेल-सा करते जा रहे थे। वे अपनी प्रिया द्रौपदीका प्रिय मनोरथ पूर्ण करनेको सर्वथा उद्यत थे
srastāṃśukam ivākṣobhyair nimnagā niḥsṛtair jalaiḥ | saśaṣpakavalaiḥ svasthair adūraparivartibhiḥ ||
Vaiśaṃpāyana said: From the river that issued forth from the mountain, the untroubled waters flowed downward, as though the mountain’s garment had slipped and fallen. Nearby, healthy deer—unacquainted with fear—stood close by with mouthfuls of fresh grass, gazing toward Bhīmasena with curious eyes. At that time the splendid son of Vāyu, Bhīma of charming eyes, moved on in high spirits, as if at play, his great speed setting many clusters of creepers swaying; he was wholly intent on fulfilling the cherished wish of his beloved Draupadī.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The passage highlights purposeful strength guided by affection and duty: Bhīma’s power is not shown as mere aggression but as energetic resolve directed toward fulfilling Draupadī’s rightful desire, framed within a calm, harmonious natural setting.
The narrator depicts a serene riverside scene—clear water flowing from the mountain and fearless deer nearby—while Bhīma, the son of Vāyu, moves swiftly and joyfully through the forest, shaking vines as he goes, determined to accomplish what Draupadī wishes.