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| family = '''Parents''' {{bulleted list|[[Vayu]] (spiritual Father)|[[Kunti]] (mother)|[[Pandu]] (Father)|[[Madri]] (step mother)|}}'''Brothers'''{{bulleted list|[[Karna]] (spitiual father: [[Surya]])|[[Yudhishthira]] (spiritual father: [[Yama (Hinduism)|Dharmaraja]])|[[Arjuna]] (spiritual father: [[Indra]])}}'''Step-Brothers'''{{bulleted list|[[Nakula]] (mother: [[Madri]])|[[Sahadeva]] (mother: [[Madri]])}} | | family = '''Parents''' {{bulleted list|[[Vayu]] (spiritual Father)|[[Kunti]] (mother)|[[Pandu]] (Father)|[[Madri]] (step mother)|}}'''Brothers'''{{bulleted list|[[Karna]] (spitiual father: [[Surya]])|[[Yudhishthira]] (spiritual father: [[Yama (Hinduism)|Dharmaraja]])|[[Arjuna]] (spiritual father: [[Indra]])}}'''Step-Brothers'''{{bulleted list|[[Nakula]] (mother: [[Madri]])|[[Sahadeva]] (mother: [[Madri]])}} | ||
| children = '''Sons'''{{bulleted list|[[Ghatotkacha]] (mother: Hidimbi)|[[Upapandavas#Sutasoma|Sutasoma]] (mother: Draupadi) | | children = '''Sons'''{{bulleted list|[[Ghatotkacha]] (mother: Hidimbi)|[[Upapandavas#Sutasoma|Sutasoma]] (mother: Draupadi)}} | ||
| relatives = {{bulleted list|[[Kauravas]] (Paternal cousins)}} | | relatives = {{bulleted list|[[Kauravas]] (Paternal cousins)}} | ||
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In Hindu epic [[Mahabharata]], '''Bhima''' ({{lang-sa|भीम}}, {{IAST3|Bhīma}}) is the second among the five [[Pandavas]]. The ''[[Mahabharata]]'' relates many events that portray the might of Bhima. Bhima was born when [[Vayu]], the wind god, granted a son to [[Kunti]] and [[Pandu]]. After the death of Pandu and [[Madri]], Kunti with her sons stayed in Hastinapura. From his childhood, Bhima had a rivalry with his cousins [[Kauravas]], especially [[Duryodhana]]. Duryodhana and his uncle, [[Shakuni]], tried to kill Bhima multiple times. One was by poisoning and throwing Bhima into a river. Bhima was rescued by [[Nāgas]] and was given a drink which made him very strong and immune to all venom. | In Hindu epic [[Mahabharata]], '''Bhima''' ({{lang-sa|भीम}}, {{IAST3|Bhīma}}) is the second among the five [[Pandavas]]. The ''[[Mahabharata]]'' relates many events that portray the might of Bhima. Bhima was born when [[Vayu]], the wind god, granted a son to [[Kunti]] and [[Pandu]]. After the death of Pandu and [[Madri]], Kunti with her sons stayed in Hastinapura. From his childhood, Bhima had a rivalry with his cousins [[Kauravas]], especially [[Duryodhana]]. Duryodhana and his uncle, [[Shakuni]], tried to kill Bhima multiple times. One was by poisoning and throwing Bhima into a river. Bhima was rescued by [[Nāgas]] and was given a drink which made him very strong and immune to all venom. | ||
After the event of [[Lakshagriha]], the Pandavas and their mother decided to hide from Hastinapura. During this period Bhima slew many Rakshasa including [[Bakasura]] and [[Hidimba]]. Bhima had | After the event of [[Lakshagriha]], the Pandavas and their mother decided to hide from Hastinapura. During this period Bhima slew many Rakshasa including [[Bakasura]] and [[Hidimba]]. Bhima had three wives {{mdash}} [[Hidimbi]], the Rakshasi sister of Hidimba, [[Draupadi]], who was married to five [[Pandavas]] because of Kunti's misunderstanding, [[Ghatotkacha]], [[Sutasoma]] were his two sons. | ||
After the brothers founded the city of [[Indraprastha]], Bhima went to Magadha and killed its mighty ruler, [[Jarasandha]]. Later Yudhishthira was invited by Duryodhana to play a game of dice, in which he lost. The Pandavas along with their wife, Draupadi, were sent into exile for thirteen years. During their exile, Bhima met his spiritual brother, Lord [[Hanuman]]. For incognito, the Pandavas chose the Matsya Kingdom to hide. There Bhima disguised himself as a cook named Vallabha. He also killed the general of the kingdom, Kichaka, as he tried to molest Draupadi. During the Kurukshetra War, Bhima alone killed a hundred [[Kaurava]] brothers in the [[Kurukshetra war]]. He was considered to have the physical strength of 10,000 elephants approximately. | After the brothers founded the city of [[Indraprastha]], Bhima went to Magadha and killed its mighty ruler, [[Jarasandha]]. Later Yudhishthira was invited by Duryodhana to play a game of dice, in which he lost. The Pandavas along with their wife, Draupadi, were sent into exile for thirteen years. During their exile, Bhima met his spiritual brother, Lord [[Hanuman]]. For incognito, the Pandavas chose the Matsya Kingdom to hide. There Bhima disguised himself as a cook named Vallabha. He also killed the general of the kingdom, Kichaka, as he tried to molest Draupadi. During the Kurukshetra War, Bhima alone killed a hundred [[Kaurava]] brothers in the [[Kurukshetra war]]. He was considered to have the physical strength of 10,000 elephants approximately. | ||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology == | ||
{{More citations needed section|date=November 2020}} | {{More citations needed section|date=November 2020}} | ||
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His other names are ( Dandum Wacana, Kusuma Waligita, Pondan Paksajandu and Satria Jodipati ) – | His other names are ( Dandum Wacana, Kusuma Waligita, Pondan Paksajandu and Satria Jodipati ) – | ||
Bhima was popularly known as Bhimasena (भीमसेन) – he who is equivalent to a formidable army | Bhima was popularly known as Bhimasena (भीमसेन) – he who is equivalent to a formidable army | ||
* Vrikodara (वृकोदर) – wolf bellied; he who has a thumb-sized fire in the stomach | *Vrikodara (वृकोदर) – wolf bellied; he who has a thumb-sized fire in the stomach | ||
* Jarasandhajit (जरासन्धजित्) – he who won over [[Jarasandha]] | *Jarasandhajit (जरासन्धजित्) – he who won over [[Jarasandha]] | ||
* Hidimbabhid (हिडिम्बभिद्) – he who pierced [[Hidimba]] | *Hidimbabhid (हिडिम्बभिद्) – he who pierced [[Hidimba]] | ||
* Kichakajit (कीचकजित्) – he who defeated [[Kichaka]] | *Kichakajit (कीचकजित्) – he who defeated [[Kichaka]] | ||
* Jihmayodhin (जिह्मयोधिन्) – fighter against falsehood | *Jihmayodhin (जिह्मयोधिन्) – fighter against falsehood | ||
* Ballava (बल्लव) – cook | *Ballava (बल्लव) – cook | ||
==Birth and early life== | ==Birth and early life== | ||
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At the time Bhima kills the demon [[Hidimba]] who was king of demons of the forest [[Kamyaka]], he meets his sister [[Hidimbi]]; they eventually get married and have a son, [[Ghatotkacha]]. Hidimbi promises Kunti that she and Ghatotkacha will stay out of the Pandavas' lives and away from the luxuries of court. When Bhima killed the demon Hidimba, he became the King of Kamyaka for 5 years.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Nabanita Maji |title=The strange story of Manali Hidimba Devi Temple |url=https://www.soulveda.com/travel-diaries/the-strange-story-of-manalis-hidimba-devi-temple/ |website=Soulveda. |access-date=14 May 2020}}</ref> In Mahabharata, the demon army from Kamyaka fought the war alongside Pandavas. | At the time Bhima kills the demon [[Hidimba]] who was king of demons of the forest [[Kamyaka]], he meets his sister [[Hidimbi]]; they eventually get married and have a son, [[Ghatotkacha]]. Hidimbi promises Kunti that she and Ghatotkacha will stay out of the Pandavas' lives and away from the luxuries of court. When Bhima killed the demon Hidimba, he became the King of Kamyaka for 5 years.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Nabanita Maji |title=The strange story of Manali Hidimba Devi Temple |url=https://www.soulveda.com/travel-diaries/the-strange-story-of-manalis-hidimba-devi-temple/ |website=Soulveda. |access-date=14 May 2020}}</ref> In Mahabharata, the demon army from Kamyaka fought the war alongside Pandavas. | ||
Then the Pandavas attended the Swayamvara of [[Drupada]] princess, [[Draupadi]]. The Pandavas, led by Arjuna, were successful at the Swayamvara. With his brothers, he was married to Draupadi, who gave birth to a son, [[Upapandavas#Sutasoma|Sutasoma]]. At a later stage, Bhima also married princess Valandhara, the daughter of the king of [[Kasi Kingdom|Kasi]], and had a son named Savarga.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Kumar Gourav |title=पांडव परिवार: द्रौपदी के अलावा युधिष्ठिर की एक, भीम की दो और अर्जुन की थीं तीन पत्नियां |url=https://www.newstrend.news/183260/draupadi-yudhishter-bheem-arjun-patniyan/ |website=newstrend.news |date=4 November 2018 |publisher=Newstrend |access-date=14 May 2020}}</ref> Among Bhima's three sons, Sarvaga (who later ascended to the throne of Kashi) did not participate in the Kurukshetra war, Sutasoma was killed by [[Ashwatthama]] and [[Ghatotkacha]] was killed by [[Karna]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva: Ghatotkacha-badha Parva: Section CLXXIX|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07176.htm|access-date=2020-06-10|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref><ref name="web.archive.org"/><ref name="BernsteinGanguli2017">{{cite book|author1=Erin Bernstein|author2=Kisari Mohan Ganguli|title=The Mahabharata: A Modern Retelling: Volume I: Origins|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6kcsDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT470|date=12 July 2017|publisher=BookRix|isbn=978-3-7438-2228-3|pages=470–}}</ref> | Then the Pandavas attended the Swayamvara of [[Drupada]] princess, [[Draupadi]]. The Pandavas, led by Arjuna, were successful at the Swayamvara. With his brothers, he was married to Draupadi, who gave birth to a son, [[Upapandavas#Sutasoma|Sutasoma]]. At a later stage, Bhima also married princess Valandhara, the daughter of the king of [[Kasi Kingdom|Kasi]], and had a son named Savarga.<ref>{{cite web |author1=Kumar Gourav |title=पांडव परिवार: द्रौपदी के अलावा युधिष्ठिर की एक, भीम की दो और अर्जुन की थीं तीन पत्नियां |url=https://www.newstrend.news/183260/draupadi-yudhishter-bheem-arjun-patniyan/ |website=newstrend.news |date=4 November 2018 |publisher=Newstrend |access-date=14 May 2020}}</ref> Among Bhima's three sons, Sarvaga (who later ascended to the throne of Kashi) did not participate in the Kurukshetra war, Sutasoma was killed by [[Ashwatthama]] and [[Ghatotkacha]] was killed by [[Karna]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva: Ghatotkacha-badha Parva: Section CLXXIX|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07176.htm|access-date=2020-06-10|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref><ref name="web.archive.org" /><ref name="BernsteinGanguli2017">{{cite book|author1=Erin Bernstein|author2=Kisari Mohan Ganguli|title=The Mahabharata: A Modern Retelling: Volume I: Origins|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6kcsDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT470|date=12 July 2017|publisher=BookRix|isbn=978-3-7438-2228-3|pages=470–}}</ref> | ||
==Conquest for Rajasuya== | ==Conquest for Rajasuya== | ||
[[File:Bhima Slays Jarasandha.jpg|thumb|300px|Bhima slays Jarasandha]] | [[File:Bhima Slays Jarasandha.jpg|thumb|300px|Bhima slays Jarasandha]] | ||
When [[Yudhishthira]] became emperor of [[Indraprastha]] he sent his four younger brothers out in different directions to subjugate kingdoms for the [[Rajasuya]] sacrifice. Bhima was sent out to the East, since [[Bhishma]] thought the easterners were skilled in fighting from the backs of elephants and in fighting with bare arms. He deemed Bhima to be the most ideal person to wage wars in that region. The Mahabharata mentions several kingdoms to the east of Indraprastha which were conquered by Bhima.<ref name="Mahabharata Text"/><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tCAnrHq8r1kC&q=Shadeva+rajasuya&pg=PA319|title=The Mystery of the Mahabharata: Vol.4|publisher=India Research Press|language=en}}</ref> | When [[Yudhishthira]] became emperor of [[Indraprastha]] he sent his four younger brothers out in different directions to subjugate kingdoms for the [[Rajasuya]] sacrifice. Bhima was sent out to the East, since [[Bhishma]] thought the easterners were skilled in fighting from the backs of elephants and in fighting with bare arms. He deemed Bhima to be the most ideal person to wage wars in that region. The Mahabharata mentions several kingdoms to the east of Indraprastha which were conquered by Bhima.<ref name="Mahabharata Text" /><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=tCAnrHq8r1kC&q=Shadeva+rajasuya&pg=PA319|title=The Mystery of the Mahabharata: Vol.4|publisher=India Research Press|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Key victories include his fights with: | Key victories include his fights with: | ||
* [[Jarasandha]] of the [[Magadha]] empire: Jarasandha was a major hurdle before [[Yudhishthira]] when the latter decided to perform the Rajasuya yajna. As Jarasandha was a powerful warrior, it was extremely necessary for Pandavas to eliminate him. Lord Krishna, Bhima and Arjuna disguised as Brahmins travelled to Magadha and met Jarasandha. After a formal meeting, Jarasandha enquired about their intentions. Krishna, Bhima and Arjuna revealed their actual identification. Lord Krishna then challenged Jarasandha for a duel and gave him the freedom to choose any one belligerent. Jarasandha selected Bhima for a duel. Both Bhima and Jarasandha were accomplished wrestlers. The duel continued for several days and neither of them was willing to give up. Bhima overpowered Jarasandha after a long duel and almost took Jarasandha to death but Bhima was unable to kill Jarasandha. When Bhima looked at Krishna for guidance, Krishna picked a twig and dissected it into two halves and threw the parts in opposite directions. Bhima complied with his instructions and dissected the body of Jarasandha. He threw the dissected parts in opposite directions. Jarasandha was killed as two halves of the body could not conjoin. Jarasandha held 100 kings in prison and made them ready to sacrifice them. He was known to have a rivalry with Krishna and he wanted the 101st king to be given for the sacrifice. Since Bhima killed Jarasandha, the 100 kings became the supporters of Yudhishthira and accepted him as the Chakravarti Samrat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m02/m02024.htm|title=Mahabharata Text}}</ref> | *[[Jarasandha]] of the [[Magadha]] empire: Jarasandha was a major hurdle before [[Yudhishthira]] when the latter decided to perform the Rajasuya yajna. As Jarasandha was a powerful warrior, it was extremely necessary for Pandavas to eliminate him. Lord Krishna, Bhima and Arjuna disguised as Brahmins travelled to Magadha and met Jarasandha. After a formal meeting, Jarasandha enquired about their intentions. Krishna, Bhima and Arjuna revealed their actual identification. Lord Krishna then challenged Jarasandha for a duel and gave him the freedom to choose any one belligerent. Jarasandha selected Bhima for a duel. Both Bhima and Jarasandha were accomplished wrestlers. The duel continued for several days and neither of them was willing to give up. Bhima overpowered Jarasandha after a long duel and almost took Jarasandha to death but Bhima was unable to kill Jarasandha. When Bhima looked at Krishna for guidance, Krishna picked a twig and dissected it into two halves and threw the parts in opposite directions. Bhima complied with his instructions and dissected the body of Jarasandha. He threw the dissected parts in opposite directions. Jarasandha was killed as two halves of the body could not conjoin. Jarasandha held 100 kings in prison and made them ready to sacrifice them. He was known to have a rivalry with Krishna and he wanted the 101st king to be given for the sacrifice. Since Bhima killed Jarasandha, the 100 kings became the supporters of Yudhishthira and accepted him as the Chakravarti Samrat.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m02/m02024.htm|title=Mahabharata Text}}</ref> | ||
*[[Dasarna Kingdom|Dasarnas]]: where the king called Sudharman with his bare arms fought a fierce battle with Bhima, who later appointed the mighty Sudharman as the first-in-command of his forces. | *[[Dasarna Kingdom|Dasarnas]]: where the king called Sudharman with his bare arms fought a fierce battle with Bhima, who later appointed the mighty Sudharman as the first-in-command of his forces. | ||
* [[Sishupala]] of [[Chedi Kingdom]], (who welcomed Bhima and hosted him for thirty days) | *[[Sishupala]] of [[Chedi Kingdom]], (who welcomed Bhima and hosted him for thirty days) | ||
* [[Matsya]], Maladas and the country called Madahara, Mahidara, and the Somadheyas, Vatsabhumi, and the king of the Bhargas, as also the ruler of the [[Nishada Kingdom|Nishadas]] and Manimat: | *[[Matsya]], Maladas and the country called Madahara, Mahidara, and the Somadheyas, Vatsabhumi, and the king of the Bhargas, as also the ruler of the [[Nishada Kingdom|Nishadas]] and Manimat: | ||
* Southern [[Malla (India)|Mallas]] and the Bhagauanta mountain. | *Southern [[Malla (India)|Mallas]] and the Bhagauanta mountain. | ||
* Sarmakas and the Varmakas | *Sarmakas and the Varmakas | ||
==Exile== | ==Exile== | ||
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<ref>{{cite book|last=Menon|first=[translated by] Ramesh|title=The Mahabharata : a modern rendering|year=2006|publisher=iUniverse, Inc.|location=New York|isbn=9780595401871|page=645}}</ref> | <ref>{{cite book|last=Menon|first=[translated by] Ramesh|title=The Mahabharata : a modern rendering|year=2006|publisher=iUniverse, Inc.|location=New York|isbn=9780595401871|page=645}}</ref> | ||
===Susarma's defeat=== | ===Susarma's defeat === | ||
The archenemy of Virata was King Susharma of the [[Trigarta Kingdom]], under the aegis of Duryodhana, waged a battle against Virata by stealing the cows in his kingdom. Bhima leads the other Pandavas and Virata and helped to rout the army of Susarma easily. Before he was about to strangle Susarma to death, Yudhishthira told him to spare him. | The archenemy of Virata was King Susharma of the [[Trigarta Kingdom]], under the aegis of Duryodhana, waged a battle against Virata by stealing the cows in his kingdom. Bhima leads the other Pandavas and Virata and helped to rout the army of Susarma easily. Before he was about to strangle Susarma to death, Yudhishthira told him to spare him. | ||
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===14th day=== | ===14th day=== | ||
On the 14th day of the war, Bhima defeated the Rakshasa Alamvusha (brother of the Rakshasa Vaka, whom Bhima had previously killed) in a single combat.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CVI|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07104.htm|access-date=2022-01-29|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> On the same day, Bhima defeated [[Drona]] twice, once by smashing Drona's chariot with a mace<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CXXVI|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07123.htm|access-date=2022-01-28|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> and again by throwing away Drona along with his chariot.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CXXVII|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07124.htm|access-date=2022-01-29|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> After defeating Drona, he penetrated the Kaurava formation in order to find the whereabouts of [[Arjuna]] and [[Satyaki]], who had earlier penetrated the Kaurava formation. After penetrating the Kaurava formation, Bhima engaged in battle with Duryodhana's brothers and killed 31 of them.<ref name="ReferenceA"/> Afterwards, [[Karna]] attacked Bhima and they were engaged in a prolonged and bloody single combat, during which Bhima cut off Karna's nine bows and destroyed Karna's five chariots. Nonetheless, Karna fought on and defeated Bhima, but spared his life owing to his promise to Kunti.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CXXXVIII|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07135.htm|access-date=2022-01-28|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> | On the 14th day of the war, Bhima defeated the Rakshasa Alamvusha (brother of the Rakshasa Vaka, whom Bhima had previously killed) in a single combat.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CVI|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07104.htm|access-date=2022-01-29|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> On the same day, Bhima defeated [[Drona]] twice, once by smashing Drona's chariot with a mace<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CXXVI|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07123.htm|access-date=2022-01-28|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> and again by throwing away Drona along with his chariot.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CXXVII|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07124.htm|access-date=2022-01-29|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> After defeating Drona, he penetrated the Kaurava formation in order to find the whereabouts of [[Arjuna]] and [[Satyaki]], who had earlier penetrated the Kaurava formation. After penetrating the Kaurava formation, Bhima engaged in battle with Duryodhana's brothers and killed 31 of them.<ref name="ReferenceA" /> Afterwards, [[Karna]] attacked Bhima and they were engaged in a prolonged and bloody single combat, during which Bhima cut off Karna's nine bows and destroyed Karna's five chariots. Nonetheless, Karna fought on and defeated Bhima, but spared his life owing to his promise to Kunti.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CXXXVIII|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07135.htm|access-date=2022-01-28|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> | ||
On the night of the 14th day, Bhima defeated and killed [[Bahlika (Mahabharata)|Vahlika]], the King of the [[Bahlikas|Bahlika Kingdom]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CLVI|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m01/m07153.htm|access-date=2022-01-29|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> On the same night, Bhima's grandson Anjanaparvan was killed by [[Ashwatthama]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CLV|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07152.htm|access-date=2022-01-29|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> and Bhima's son [[Ghatotkacha]] was killed by Karna.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CLXXIX|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07176.htm|access-date=2022-01-29|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> | On the night of the 14th day, Bhima defeated and killed [[Bahlika (Mahabharata)|Vahlika]], the King of the [[Bahlikas|Bahlika Kingdom]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CLVI|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m01/m07153.htm|access-date=2022-01-29|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> On the same night, Bhima's grandson Anjanaparvan was killed by [[Ashwatthama]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CLV|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07152.htm|access-date=2022-01-29|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> and Bhima's son [[Ghatotkacha]] was killed by Karna.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 7: Drona Parva, Section CLXXIX|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07176.htm|access-date=2022-01-29|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> | ||
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On the 17th day of the war, Bhima defeated [[Karna]] and made him unconscious. Shalya took Karna away from Battlefield. [[Dhritarashtra]] and [[Gandhari (character)|Gandhari]]'s children were killed by Bhima.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m09/m09058.htm|title=The Mahabharata, Book 9: Shalya Parva: Section 58|website=www.sacred-texts.com|access-date=2018-01-16}}</ref> Later on that day, Bhima defeated and brutally killed [[Dushasana]], drinking Duhsasana's blood and frightening Kaurava soldiers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 8: Karna Parva, Section 73|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m08/m08083.htm|access-date=2022-02-01|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> | On the 17th day of the war, Bhima defeated [[Karna]] and made him unconscious. Shalya took Karna away from Battlefield. [[Dhritarashtra]] and [[Gandhari (character)|Gandhari]]'s children were killed by Bhima.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m09/m09058.htm|title=The Mahabharata, Book 9: Shalya Parva: Section 58|website=www.sacred-texts.com|access-date=2018-01-16}}</ref> Later on that day, Bhima defeated and brutally killed [[Dushasana]], drinking Duhsasana's blood and frightening Kaurava soldiers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The Mahabharata, Book 8: Karna Parva, Section 73|url=https://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m08/m08083.htm|access-date=2022-02-01|website=www.sacred-texts.com}}</ref> | ||
===Death of Duryodhana=== | === Death of Duryodhana=== | ||
[[File:Bhima fighting Duryodhana.jpg|left|175px|thumb|Bhima fighting with [[Duryodhana]], [[Kalighat painting]]]] | [[File:Bhima fighting Duryodhana.jpg|left|175px|thumb|Bhima fighting with [[Duryodhana]], [[Kalighat painting]]]] | ||
After 18 days of the war, [[Duryodhana]] went and hid under a lake. After given the option to choose the opponent & kind of duel, Duryodhana chose Bhima as his opponent & mace a fight as a duel. Bhima clashed with Duryodhana in a mace fight. Though Bhima had superior strength, Duryodhana started dominating. Lord [[Krishna]] knew that it is not possible to kill Duryodhana because Duryodhana's body turned as tough as a diamond with power in Gandhari's eyes. Krishna instructed Bhima to hit [[Duryodhana]]'s thighs through gestures. Bhima did as Krishna directed & successfully broke the thighs of Duryodhana. Enraged at this sight, [[Balarama]] grabbing his plough paced to attack Bhima, but was stopped by [[Krishna]]. Krishna convinced his brother by narrating the unjust death of [[Abhimanyu]] and evils committed by [[Duryodhana]]. | After 18 days of the war, [[Duryodhana]] went and hid under a lake. After given the option to choose the opponent & kind of duel, Duryodhana chose Bhima as his opponent & mace a fight as a duel. Bhima clashed with Duryodhana in a mace fight. Though Bhima had superior strength, Duryodhana started dominating. Lord [[Krishna]] knew that it is not possible to kill Duryodhana because Duryodhana's body turned as tough as a diamond with power in Gandhari's eyes. Krishna instructed Bhima to hit [[Duryodhana]]'s thighs through gestures. Bhima did as Krishna directed & successfully broke the thighs of Duryodhana. Enraged at this sight, [[Balarama]] grabbing his plough paced to attack Bhima, but was stopped by [[Krishna]]. Krishna convinced his brother by narrating the unjust death of [[Abhimanyu]] and evils committed by [[Duryodhana]]. | ||
==Later years and death== | == Later years and death== | ||
[[File: The blind Dhritarashtra attacks the statue of Bhima.jpg|thumb|The blind Dhritarashtra attacks the statue of Bhima]] | [[File: The blind Dhritarashtra attacks the statue of Bhima.jpg|thumb|The blind Dhritarashtra attacks the statue of Bhima]] | ||
After the war, [[Dhritarashtra]] was enraged by Bhima's slaying of all his sons. When the Pandavas arrive at [[Hastinapur]] to claim the kingdom and pay their respects, Krishna, sensing his anger, placed an iron statue of Bhima in front of Dhritarashtra. When embracing Bhima, Dhritarashtra crushed the statue into pieces, but later realized his folly and apologized. He later hugged Bhima wholeheartedly. | After the war, [[Dhritarashtra]] was enraged by Bhima's slaying of all his sons. When the Pandavas arrive at [[Hastinapur]] to claim the kingdom and pay their respects, Krishna, sensing his anger, placed an iron statue of Bhima in front of Dhritarashtra. When embracing Bhima, Dhritarashtra crushed the statue into pieces, but later realized his folly and apologized. He later hugged Bhima wholeheartedly. | ||
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On the journey, the group, one-by-one, begins to fall. When Bhima tires and falls down, he asks his elder brother why he, Bhima, is unable to complete the journey to heaven. Yudhishthira explains his brother's vice of [[gluttony]]. In some versions of the story, Yudhishthira points out Bhima's boastfulness, pride, and battle-lust as the reasons for his fall. | On the journey, the group, one-by-one, begins to fall. When Bhima tires and falls down, he asks his elder brother why he, Bhima, is unable to complete the journey to heaven. Yudhishthira explains his brother's vice of [[gluttony]]. In some versions of the story, Yudhishthira points out Bhima's boastfulness, pride, and battle-lust as the reasons for his fall. | ||
== Outside Indian subcontinent == | ==Outside Indian subcontinent== | ||
=== Indonesia === | ===Indonesia=== | ||
[[File: Nusa-Dua Bali Indonesia Statue-of-Bhima-01.jpg|thumb|Statue of Bhima in [[Bali]], [[Indonesia]].]] | [[File: Nusa-Dua Bali Indonesia Statue-of-Bhima-01.jpg|thumb|Statue of Bhima in [[Bali]], [[Indonesia]].]] | ||
[[File: Bima Statue 284.jpg|thumb|Werkudara or Bhima statue at the [[National Museum of Indonesia]]]] | [[File: Bima Statue 284.jpg|thumb|Werkudara or Bhima statue at the [[National Museum of Indonesia]]]] | ||
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Bima also has clothes that symbolize greatness, namely: Gelung Pudaksategal, Fertilizer Jarot Asem, Sumping Surengpati, Kelatbahu Candrakirana, Nagabanda Belt and Cinde Udaraga Pants. Some of the divine gifts he received included: Kampuh Cloth or Poleng Bintuluaji, Candrakirana Bracelets, Nagasasra Necklaces, Surengpati Sumping Fertilizer and Jarot Asem Pudak Fertilizers.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://kebudayaan.kemdikbud.go.id/bima-ngaji-maknai-asal-dan-tujuan-hidup-manusia/ |title= "Bima Ngaji", Maknai Asal Dan Tujuan Hidup Manusia|publisher= Kembdikbud|access-date=27 January 2021}}</ref> | Bima also has clothes that symbolize greatness, namely: Gelung Pudaksategal, Fertilizer Jarot Asem, Sumping Surengpati, Kelatbahu Candrakirana, Nagabanda Belt and Cinde Udaraga Pants. Some of the divine gifts he received included: Kampuh Cloth or Poleng Bintuluaji, Candrakirana Bracelets, Nagasasra Necklaces, Surengpati Sumping Fertilizer and Jarot Asem Pudak Fertilizers.<ref>{{Cite web|url= https://kebudayaan.kemdikbud.go.id/bima-ngaji-maknai-asal-dan-tujuan-hidup-manusia/ |title= "Bima Ngaji", Maknai Asal Dan Tujuan Hidup Manusia|publisher= Kembdikbud|access-date=27 January 2021}}</ref> | ||
====Wayang story==== | ====Wayang story ==== | ||
[[File:COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Wajangfiguur van perkament mogelijk voorstellende Bima TMnr 8-255.jpg|thumb|Werkudara or Bhima wayang (puppetry) in [[Indonesian culture]], especially [[Java]]]] | [[File:COLLECTIE TROPENMUSEUM Wajangfiguur van perkament mogelijk voorstellende Bima TMnr 8-255.jpg|thumb|Werkudara or Bhima wayang (puppetry) in [[Indonesian culture]], especially [[Java]]]] | ||
[[File:Bhima Relief, Candi Sukuh 1233.jpg|thumb|Bhima relief at [[Sukuh|Sukuh temple]], a hero of the Mahabharata, who stands opposite a pedestaled god within a horseshoe-shaped arch. The figures are sculpted in wayang puppet style, resembling their. leather-puppet counterparts in posture, costume, and sideways presentation]] | [[File:Bhima Relief, Candi Sukuh 1233.jpg|thumb|Bhima relief at [[Sukuh|Sukuh temple]], a hero of the Mahabharata, who stands opposite a pedestaled god within a horseshoe-shaped arch. The figures are sculpted in wayang puppet style, resembling their. leather-puppet counterparts in posture, costume, and sideways presentation]] | ||
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After Bharatayuddha war was over, the Pandavas came to see [[Dhritarashtra|King Destarastra]] and the other Astina elders. It turned out that Destarastra still held a grudge against Werkudara who heard that many of his sons had died at the hands of Werkudara, especially Dursasana who he killed cruelly. When the Pandavas came to pay homage to Destarastra, Destarastra secretly recited the Aji Lebursaketi mantra to destroy Werkudara, however, Prabu Kresna who knew about it pushed Werkudara aside so that the stone statue was affected by the aji-aji. Immediately, the statue was crushed to ashes. Destarastra later admitted his mistake and he withdrew from society and lived as a hermit in the forest with his wife and Dewi Kunti. Some puppet standards say that Prabu Destarastra was killed before the Baratayuda war broke out when Krishna became the Pandavas' ambassador to Astina. At that time he was trampled to death by his sons who were running for fear of the anger of King Krishna who had become a Brahala.<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.google.co.id/books/edition/Citra_Bima_dalam_kebudayaan_Jawa/h8JwAAAAMAAJ?hl=id&gbpv=1&bsq=bima+wayang&dq=bima+wayang&printsec=frontcover|title=Citra Bima dalam kebudayaan Jawa|work=Woro Ariandini|year=2000|isbn=9789794562130|last1=Ariandini|first1=Woro}}</ref> | After Bharatayuddha war was over, the Pandavas came to see [[Dhritarashtra|King Destarastra]] and the other Astina elders. It turned out that Destarastra still held a grudge against Werkudara who heard that many of his sons had died at the hands of Werkudara, especially Dursasana who he killed cruelly. When the Pandavas came to pay homage to Destarastra, Destarastra secretly recited the Aji Lebursaketi mantra to destroy Werkudara, however, Prabu Kresna who knew about it pushed Werkudara aside so that the stone statue was affected by the aji-aji. Immediately, the statue was crushed to ashes. Destarastra later admitted his mistake and he withdrew from society and lived as a hermit in the forest with his wife and Dewi Kunti. Some puppet standards say that Prabu Destarastra was killed before the Baratayuda war broke out when Krishna became the Pandavas' ambassador to Astina. At that time he was trampled to death by his sons who were running for fear of the anger of King Krishna who had become a Brahala.<ref>{{citation|url=https://www.google.co.id/books/edition/Citra_Bima_dalam_kebudayaan_Jawa/h8JwAAAAMAAJ?hl=id&gbpv=1&bsq=bima+wayang&dq=bima+wayang&printsec=frontcover|title=Citra Bima dalam kebudayaan Jawa|work=Woro Ariandini|year=2000|isbn=9789794562130|last1=Ariandini|first1=Woro}}</ref> | ||
== In Popular Culture == | ==In Popular Culture== | ||
* In the Hindi film [[Mahabharat (1965 film)|Mahabharat]] (1965), [[Dara Singh]] portrayed the character. | *In the Hindi film [[Mahabharat (1965 film)|Mahabharat]] (1965), [[Dara Singh]] portrayed the character. | ||
* In Hindi television series [[Mahabharat (1988 TV series)|Mahabharat]] (1988) and [[Mahabharat Katha]] (1997), [[Praveen Kumar (actor)|Praveen Kumar]] portrayed the character. | * In Hindi television series [[Mahabharat (1988 TV series)|Mahabharat]] (1988) and [[Mahabharat Katha]] (1997), [[Praveen Kumar (actor)|Praveen Kumar]] portrayed the character. | ||
* In the Hindi television series [[Shri Krishna ( | *In the Hindi television series [[Shri Krishna ( | ||
TV series)|Shri Krishna]] (1993), Mahendra Ghule portrayed the character. | TV series)|Shri Krishna]] (1993), Mahendra Ghule portrayed the character. | ||
*In the Hindi television series [[Draupadi (2001 TV series)|Draupadi]] (2001), [[Vindu Dara Singh]] played the character. | *In the Hindi television series [[Draupadi (2001 TV series)|Draupadi]] (2001), [[Vindu Dara Singh]] played the character. | ||
*In the Hindi television series [[Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki]] (2008), [[Chetan Hansraj]] played the character. | * In the Hindi television series [[Kahaani Hamaaray Mahaabhaarat Ki]] (2008), [[Chetan Hansraj]] played the character. | ||
* The character of '''Bheem''' from the Indian animation series [[Chhota Bheem]] is inspired by Mahabharata's character. | *The character of '''Bheem''' from the Indian animation series [[Chhota Bheem]] is inspired by Mahabharata's character. | ||
* In the Hindi television series [[Mahabharat (2013 TV series)|Mahabharat]] (2013) [[Saurav Gurjar]] portrayed the character. | *In the Hindi television series [[Mahabharat (2013 TV series)|Mahabharat]] (2013) [[Saurav Gurjar]] portrayed the character. | ||
* [[Sunny Deol]] has also voiced the character in the Hindi animation film ''[[Mahabharat (2013 film)|Mahabharat]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sunny Deol as Bheem in Mahabharat - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sunny-Deol-Bheem-Mahabharat/articleshow/23890202.cms|access-date=2020-06-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | *[[Sunny Deol]] has also voiced the character in the Hindi animation film ''[[Mahabharat (2013 film)|Mahabharat]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sunny Deol as Bheem in Mahabharat - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Sunny-Deol-Bheem-Mahabharat/articleshow/23890202.cms|access-date=2020-06-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> | ||
*In the Hindi television series [[Dharmakshetra]] (2014) Dinesh Mehta played the character. | *In the Hindi television series [[Dharmakshetra]] (2014) Dinesh Mehta played the character. | ||
*In the Hindi television series [[Suryaputra Karn]] (2015) [[Ketan Karande]] portrayed the character. | * In the Hindi television series [[Suryaputra Karn]] (2015) [[Ketan Karande]] portrayed the character. | ||
*In the Hindi television series [[RadhaKrishn]], Zuber Ali is currently portraying the character. | *In the Hindi television series [[RadhaKrishn]], Zuber Ali is currently portraying the character. | ||