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Soon after Bhīma had killed Hiḍimba, the sun rose and the brothers could see paths through the forest. They decided …

As they walked off with Kuntī between them, Hiḍimbī followed behind. Bhīma became concerned and said, “The Rākṣasas are known …

Bhīma turned menacingly toward Hiḍimbī. He did not fear her in the least, but wished only to scare her away …

Hiḍimbī folded her palms to Yudhiṣṭhira and thanked him. She approached Kuntī and said with tears in her eyes, “Noble …

Hiḍimbī begged Kuntī to be merciful and allow her to marry Bhīma. She would carry all of them to a …

Yudhiṣṭhira smiled. He was impressed by Hiḍimbī’s knowledge of religion. She would be a good wife for Bhīma, whom he …

Hiḍimbī’s face blossomed with happiness. She looked at Bhīma with eyes full of love. The prince smiled at her and …

Hiḍimbī agreed. Then, assuming a large form, she carried them all to a high mountain lake called Salivahana. In that …

Hiḍimbī was as dazzling as a goddess. She adorned herself with fine gems and gold ornaments and she constantly poured …

Although a Rākṣasa by nature, Ghaṭotkaca was inclined to virtue and he became a great favorite of the Pāṇḍavas. He …

The time had come for Bhīma to leave Hiḍimbī. She embraced the Pāṇḍava tearfully and asked if she would ever …

Leaving Hiḍimbī in their mountain dwelling, the Pāṇḍavas and Kuntī resumed their travels. They disguised themselves as ascetics by matting …

One day as they sat in the forest by their sacred fire, Vyāsadeva came to see them. After being received …

Vyāsadeva informed them of a nearby village called Ekacakra. He instructed them to live there for some time, saying that …

The sage personally led them to Ekacakra. He brought them to a Brahmin’s house where they were received as guests. …

The Pāṇḍavas surveyed their new abode. The little village of Ekacakra was situated amid beautiful woodlands. The Brahmin had kindly …

Every night the brothers offered their mother whatever alms had been collected. She would then prepare their meal. Half of …

When the brothers went out begging, a different one of them would remain behind each day to protect Kuntī. One …

Kuntī could understand that the Brahmin had fallen into some great distress. Bhīma told her to try to ascertain the …

Kuntī slipped quietly into the inner apartments where the Brahmin lived with his family. She stood unnoticed by the door …