Mahabharata — Virata Parva, Shloka 30
Virāṭa-parva Adhyāya 22 — Draupadī’s Abduction Attempt and Bhīma’s Suppression of the Kīcakas
भीमसेन उवाच स्वागतं ते वरारोहे यन्मां वेदयसे प्रियम् । न हान्यं कज्चिदिच्छामि सहायं वरवर्णिनि
bhīmasena uvāca svāgataṃ te varārohe yan māṃ vedayase priyam | na hi anyaṃ kaścid icchāmi sahāyaṃ varavarṇini ||
Bhīmasena said: “Welcome to you, O noble lady of graceful ascent. It pleases me that you have made yourself known to me. Truly, I desire no other helper—O fair-complexioned one.”
भीमसेन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights courteous speech and discerning trust: when sincere support is offered in a difficult context, one should acknowledge it respectfully and commit to reliable alliance rather than seeking scattered help.
Bhīma addresses a noble woman who has approached and identified herself, expressing welcome and satisfaction at her disclosure, and stating that he seeks no other assistant besides her.