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Seeing the guards retreating, Bhīma lowered his mace and continued to gather lotuses. He drank the lake’s clear water, which …

The Krodhavaśās ran back in terror to Kuvera and told him what had happened. The god only smiled and said, …

Hearing their master’s words, the guards returned to the lake and saw Bhīma sporting alone in its waters with a …

The Pāṇḍavas remained in Badarīkā Ashram for six days and nights. On the seventh day, a wind blew up from …

Draupadī looked at Bhīma with her dark eyes, which were covered with long, curling lashes. Feeling her gaze upon him, …

Bhīma faced the wind and began to climb the mountain. He traveled swiftly, resembling a furious elephant crashing through the …

The region through which Bhīma passed became increasingly beautiful. Not only were the trees in full bloom, but the rocks …

Bhīma then came to a plantain forest. He entered it with force and broke some of the tall trees by …

Suddenly, Bhīma noticed aquatic birds rising into the air not far off, frightened by the noise. Realizing there must be …

He heard a loud noise just ahead of him. The sound echoed all around the mountain and made Bhīma’s hair …

Seeing him obstructing his path like a hill, Bhīma roared at him. The monkey, however, did not seem impressed. He …

Intrigued, Bhīma responded politely. “Who are you, O respectable one? Why are you in the form of a monkey? I …

“I am simply a monkey. I shall not allow you to pass. Turn back now. Do not meet with destruction.”

Bhīma felt his anger rising. Who was this ape? “O monkey, I do not ask that you give me permission, …

The monkey, still speaking in a lazy voice, said, “I am ill and cannot move. If you must pass me, …

Bhīma shook his head. “How can I step over you when I know that the all-pervading Supersoul, the Lord of …

Bhīma looked closely at the monkey and he thought of the great Hanumān, Lord Rāma’s devoted servant. Could this be …

The monkey turned toward Bhīma and opened his eyes wide. “Who is this Hanumān who leapt over the ocean? Tell …

“He was my brother, begotten by the wind-god and endowed with intelligence and strength. He was the best of monkeys …

The monkey remained calm. “I have grown old and cannot move. Please move my tail and make your way past.”