Shloka 213
प्रावृट्-शरत्-वर्णनम् — Description of the Monsoon and Autumn; Sarasvatī in the Pāṇḍavas’ Exile
त्रासयन् सर्वभूतानि महासत्त्वपराक्रम: वे कहीं दौड़ते
vaiśampāyana uvāca | trāsayan sarvabhūtāni mahāsattvaparākramaḥ |
Vaiśampāyana said: Endowed with immense courage and heroic might, he ranged through that dreadful forest without fear, intent on finding game—now running, now standing still, now sitting. Bhīma, best of men and of colossal strength, went on foot like a forest hunter; and entering the dense woodland, he terrified all creatures and loosed a wondrous, thunderous roar.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The passage highlights heroic resolve and self-reliance in adversity: Bhīma’s fearlessness and vigor sustain the exiled Pandavas’ survival, while also showing how raw power can inspire awe and fear in the natural world—inviting reflection on restraint and responsibility alongside strength.
During the Pandavas’ forest life, Bhīma ranges through a terrifying, dense forest seeking game. He moves in varied ways—running, standing, sitting—like a skilled hunter on foot, and his powerful roar frightens the creatures as he penetrates deeper into the wilderness.