Shloka 84
Virāṭa-parva Adhyāya 22 — Draupadī’s Abduction Attempt and Bhīma’s Suppression of the Kīcakas
उवाच च महातेजा द्रौपदीं योषितां वराम् । पश्यैनमेहि पाञज्चालि कामुको5यं यथा कृत:,उस समय महातेजस्वी भीमने युवतियोंमें श्रेष्ठ द्रोपीसे कहा--'पांचाली! यहाँ आओ और इसे देखो। इस कामीकी शक्ल कैसी बना दी है!”
uvāca ca mahātejā draupadīṁ yoṣitāṁ varām | paśyainam ehi pāñcāli kāmuko 'yaṁ yathā kṛtaḥ ||
वैशम्पायन उवाच—ततः स महातेजा भीमः स्त्रीणां वरां द्रौपदीमुवाच—“एहि पाञ्चालि, एनं पश्य; कामुकोऽयं यथा कृतो दृश्यताम्।”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical principle that lust and misconduct (kāma unchecked by dharma) lead to degradation and disgrace; wrongdoing invites consequences that restore moral order and protect the vulnerable.
Bhīma addresses Draupadī and calls her to come and see a lustful offender who has been physically humbled—inviting her to witness the outcome of the punishment and the reversal of the wrongdoer’s pride.