Shloka 104
Kirmīra-rākṣasa-saṃgamaḥ (Encounter and Slaying of Kirmīra) | किर्मीरेण सह भीमसेनसमागमः
स नादान् विनदन् घोरान् राक्षस: पुरुषादक: । अभ्यद्रवत वेगेन भीमसेनं तदा किल,इतनेहीमें वह नरभक्षी राक्षस घोर गर्जना करता हुआ बड़े वेगसे भीमसेनकी ओर दौड़ा
sa nādān vinadan ghorān rākṣasaḥ puruṣādakaḥ | abhyadravat vegena bhīmasenaṃ tadā kila ||
Ketika itu juga, rākṣasa pemakan manusia itu, sambil mengaum dengan jeritan yang menggerunkan, menerjang Bhīmasena dengan kelajuan yang dahsyat.
राक्षस उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical contrast between predatory, adharma-driven violence (a man-eating rākṣasa) and the kṣatriya duty to protect others. Bhīma’s role implies righteous resistance against threats that violate human dignity and social order.
A fearsome man-eating rākṣasa, roaring loudly, charges straight toward Bhīmasena at great speed, setting up an imminent combat encounter.