Shloka 26
Kṛṣṇa at Duryodhana’s House: Refusal of Hospitality and Departure to Vidura (कृष्णस्य धार्तराष्ट्रनिवेशनगमनम्)
तेजोराशिं महात्मानं वरिष्ठममितौजसम् | भीम॑ प्रदर्शनेनापि भीमसेनं जनार्दन
tejorāśiṃ mahātmānaṃ variṣṭham amitaujasam | bhīmaṃ pradarśanenāpi bhīmasenaṃ janārdana ||
Vaiśampāyana dijo: «¡Oh Janārdana! Bhīmasena es una poderosa masa de esplendor: magnánimo, el primero entre los guerreros, de energía inconmensurable; tan temible que hasta su sola apariencia infunde miedo. Háblame de ese Bhīma».
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ideal of controlled power: true excellence is not merely physical might, but a radiance and nobility that command respect—strength that is recognized as formidable yet aligned with rightful purpose.
In Vaiśampāyana’s narration, Bhīmasena is introduced in exalted terms—radiant, foremost, and terrifying even to behold—while addressing Janārdana (Kṛṣṇa) and asking for news or an account concerning Bhīma.