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“Please do not argue with me. My brother is coming. Do not tarry here and become his meal.

Yudhiṣṭhira did not think Bhīma’s idea to be a wise one. We should not give him any indication that we are aware of his wicked intentions.”

O wicked-minded one, your sister is not in control of herself. Therefore, she should not be punished.”

cryptically, Vidura said, “One who knows there are sharp weapons capable of cutting the body although not made of metal is not injured by them. He survives who understands that the consumer of wood and straw does not reach the dwellers of a hole

Why had she not returned? The Rākṣasa jumped down from his tree and moved toward the human scent.

Only Vidura did not lament, as he knew the truth. But still, he did not speak about it to anyone. He knew he could not risk telling even Bhīṣma, who was always loyal to the king and Hastināpura.

Bhīma immediately seized the giant’s arms and, not wanting to disturb his sleeping brothers, dragged

“Do not fear. I have been smitten with desire upon seeing you, who are as handsome as a god.

Why did the king not ask his own sons to go to Vāraṇāvata? Their position was not strong.

and Yudhiṣṭhira, who was versed in many languages, understood his meaning, although the message was not

Arjuna ran over and, with a smile on his lips, said to his brother, “O mighty-armed one, why did you not

Now that this evil cannibal has entered my clutches he shall not escape with his life.”

Perhaps there was a town or village not far away.

Do not consider me an ordinary human being.

“I shall not wake my mother and brothers out of fear of any Rākṣasa.

The miner, who was present among the citizens, ensured that the searchers did not find the tunnel.

O sister, have you become so senseless that you do not fear my anger?

We do not know if the sinful Purochana has somehow survived and informed Duryodhana of our escape.

He replied, “I hear the sweet singing of waterfowl not far from here.

Why not make a state visit? Bestow charity on the people and take your leisure.