इत्युक्त्वा राक्षसान्सर्वान्भीमसेनो व्यगाहत। तां तु पुष्करिणीं वीरः प्रभिन्न इव कुञ्जरः
Having spoken thus, Bhīmasena plunged into the midst of all the rākṣasas, like a mighty elephant breaking through.
ततः स राक्षसैर्वाचा प्रतिषिद्धः प्रतापवान्। मा मैवमिति सक्रोधैर्भर्त्सयद्भिः समन्ततः
Then the powerful one was forbidden by the rākṣasas on all sides, angrily shouting, 'Do not do this!'
कदर्थीकृत्यतु स तान्राक्षसान्भीमविक्रमः। व्यगाहत महातेजास्ते तं सर्वे न्यवारयन्
But Bhīma, of terrible prowess, disregarded those rākṣasas and plunged in; all of them tried to restrain him.
गृह्णीत बध्नीत विकर्ततेमं पचाम खादाम च भीमसेनम्। क्रुद्धा ब्रुवन्तोऽभिययुर्द्रतं ते शस्त्राणि चोद्यम्य विवृत्तनेत्राः
Seize him, bind him, cut him up—let us cook and eat Bhīmasena!—so they cried in anger, rushing at him with weapons raised and eyes wide.
प्रगृह्यतानभ्यपतत्तरस्वी ततोऽब्रवीत्तिष्ठत तिष्ठतेति ।। ते तं तदा तोमरपट्टसाद्यै- र्व्याविद्धशस्त्रैः सहसा निपेतुः
One, grasping a club, swiftly rushed at him and shouted, 'Stop! Stop!' Then, suddenly, they struck him with spears, swords, and other weapons.
जिघांसवः क्रोधवशाः सुभीमा भीमं समन्तात्परिवव्रुरुग्राः। जिघांसवः क्रोधवशाः सुभीमा भीमं समन्तात्परिवब्रुरुग्राः
Fierce and enraged, intent on killing, those dreadful rākṣasas surrounded Bhīma on all sides, seeking to slay him.
वातेन कुन्त्यां बलवान्सुजातः शूरस्तरस्वी द्विषतां निहन्ता। सत्ये च धर्मे च रतः सदैव पराक्रमे शत्रुभिरप्रधृष्यः
Born of Kuntī by the wind-god, mighty, valiant, swift, destroyer of foes, ever devoted to truth and righteousness, and unconquerable by enemies in battle.
तेषां स मार्गान्विविधान्महात्मा निहत्य शस्त्राणि च शास्त्रवाणाम्। यथा प्रवीरान्निजघान भीमः परश्शतान्पुष्करिणीसमीपे
That great-souled one struck down their various attacks and the weapons of those skilled in arms; just as a hero slays hundreds of foes near the lotus-lake, so did Bhīma.
ते तस्य वीर्यं च बलं च दृष्ट्वा विद्याबलंबाहुबलं तथैव। अशक्नुवन्तः सहितं समन्ता- द्द्रुतं प्रवीरा सहसा निवृत्ताः
Seeing his strength and power, his might in arms and knowledge, those warriors, unable to withstand him together, suddenly turned and fled in all directions.
विदीर्यमाणास्तत एव तूर्ण- माकाशमास्थाय विमूढसंज्ञाः। कैलासशृङ्गाण्यभिदुद्रुवुस्ते भीमार्दिताः क्रोधवशाः प्रभग्नाः
Broken and confused, they quickly took to the sky, their senses bewildered; beaten by Bhīma, enraged and shattered, they fled toward the peaks of Kailāsa.
स शक्रवद्दानवदैत्यसङ्घान् विक्रम्य जित्वा च रणेऽरिसङ्घान्। विगाह्यतां पुष्करीणीं जितारिः कामं स जग्राह ततोऽम्बुजानि
Like Indra conquering hosts of Dānavas and Daityas, having overcome and defeated the bands of enemies in battle, the victor entered the lotus-lake and freely gathered lotuses.
ततः स पीत्वाऽमृतकल्पमम्भो भूयो बभूवोत्तमवीर्यतेजाः। उत्पाट्य जग्राह ततोऽम्बुजानि सौगन्धिकान्युत्तमगन्धवन्ति
Then, after drinking water like nectar, he became even more vigorous and radiant; uprooting, he gathered the fragrant and excellent lotuses called Saugandhika.
ततस्तु ते क्रोधवशाः समेत्य धनेश्वरं भीमबलप्रणुन्नाः। भीमस्य वीर्यं च बलं च संख्ये यथावदाचख्युरतीव दीनाः
Then, driven by Bhīma's strength, those rākṣasas, filled with anger, went together to the Lord of Wealth and, greatly distressed, reported Bhīma's valor and power in battle as it happened.
तेषां वचस्तत्तु निशाम्य देवः प्रहस्य रक्षांसि ततोऽभ्युवाच। गृह्णातु भीमो जलजानि कामं कृष्णानिमित्तं विदितं ममैतत्
Hearing their words, the god laughed and then spoke to the rākṣasas: 'Let Bhīma take as many lotuses as he wishes; I know this is for Kṛṣṇā's sake.'
ततोऽभ्यनुज्ञाय धनेश्वरं ते जग्मुः कुरूणां प्रवरं विरोषाः। भीमं च तस्यां ददृशुर्नलिन्यां यथोपजोषं विहरन्तमेकम्
Then, having taken leave of the Lord of Wealth, those heroes, foremost among the Kurus, departed; and there, in that lotus-lake, they saw Bhima, alone, enjoying himself as he pleased.
ततस्तानि महार्हाणि दिव्यानि भरतर्षभ। बहूनि बहुरूपाणि विरजांसि समाददे
Then, O best of the Bharatas, he gathered many precious, divine, and variously shaped spotless lotuses.
ततो वायुर्महाञ्शीघ्रो नीचैः शर्करकर्षणः। प्रादुरासीद्वरस्पर्शः संग्राममभिचोदयन्
Then a great and swift wind arose, low and dragging along gravel, possessing a wondrous touch, urging on the battle.
पपात महती चोल्का सनिर्घाता महाभया। निष्प्रभश्चाभवत्सूर्यंश्छन्नरश्मिस्तमोवृतः
A great and terrible meteor, accompanied by thunder, fell, causing great fear; and the sun lost its brilliance, its rays veiled and covered by darkness.
निर्घातश्चाभवद्भीमो भीमे विक्रममास्थिते। चचाल पृथिवी चापि पांसुवर्षं पपात च
A dreadful thunderclap resounded as Bhima stood firm in his valor; the earth trembled, and a shower of dust fell.
सलोहिता दिशश्चासन्खरवाचो मृगद्विजाः। तमोवृतमभूत्सर्वं न प्राज्ञायत किंचन
The quarters became blood-red, animals and birds cried out harshly; everything was shrouded in darkness, and nothing could be discerned.
[अन्ये च बहवो भीमा उत्पातास्तत्र जज्ञिरे ।।] तदद्भुतमभिप्रेक्ष्य धर्मपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः। उवाच वदतां श्रेष्ठः कोऽस्मानभिभविष्यति
[And many other terrible omens arose there.] Witnessing these marvels, Yudhishthira, son of Dharma and best of speakers, said: 'Who will overpower us?'
सज्जीभवत भद्रं वः पाण्डवा युद्धदुर्मदाः। यथा रूपाणि पश्यामि सुव्यक्तो नः पराक्रमः
'Arm yourselves, Pandavas, fierce in battle! Good fortune to you! As I see these signs, our prowess must be clearly displayed.'
एवमुक्त्वा ततो राजा वीक्षांचक्रे समन्ततः। अपश्यमानो भीमं तु धर्मपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः
Having spoken thus, the king looked all around; but Yudhishthira, son of Dharma, did not see Bhima.
ततः कृष्णां यमौ चापि समीपस्थानरिंदमः। पप्रच्छ भ्रातरं भीमं भीमकर्माणमाहवे
Then the subduer of enemies asked Krishna and the twins, who were nearby, about Bhima, the doer of terrible deeds, in the midst of the battle.
कच्चिन्न भीमः पाञ्चालि किंच कृत्यं चिकीर्षति। कृतवानपि वा वीर साहसं साहसप्रियः
'Is Bhima with Draupadi? What is he intending to do? Or has that hero, fond of daring deeds, already accomplished some bold act?'
इमे ह्यकस्मादुत्पाता महासमरशंसिनः। दर्शयन्तो भयं तीव्रं प्रादुर्भूताः समन्ततः
'These sudden omens, all around, foretelling great battle, have appeared, showing intense fear.'
तं तथावादिनं कृष्णा प्रत्युवाच मनस्विनी। प्रिया प्रियं चिकीर्षन्ती महिषी चारुहासिनी
To him, speaking thus, Krishna, wise and lovely-faced, the dear queen wishing to please her beloved, replied:
यत्तत्सौगन्धिकं राजन्नाहृतं मातरिश्वना। तन्मया भीमसेनस्य प्रीतयाऽद्योपपादितम्
'That fragrant lotus, O king, which was brought by the Wind-god, has today been obtained by me through Bhimasena's affection.'
अपि चोक्तो मया वीरो यदिपश्येर्बहून्यपि। तानि सर्वाणअयुपादाय शीघ्रमागम्यतामिति
'And I also told the hero: If you see many more, bring them all quickly.'
स तु नूनं महाबाहुः प्रियार्थं मम पाण्डवः। प्रागुदीचीं दिशं राजंस्तान्याहर्तुमितो गतः
'Surely, that mighty-armed Pandava has gone to the northeastern direction from here, O king, to gather them for my sake.'