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Bhīma will not win a fair fight; but if he resorts to unfair tactics, he will be victorious.

I have not changed My decision. I will watch the fight with a neutral heart.”

Yudhiṣṭhira should not have challenged him.

Kṛṣṇa, “Just see how this deceitful man has used his powers of deception to avoid defeat, but he will not

“O kings, it is not right to kill an already slain enemy with such words.

Not even Indra can face me when I stand armed with my mace.”

Wanting to comfort and console him, he went on, “You are not to be pitied, O Kaurava, for you have met

It is not right for me to vaunt my own prowess, but I speak the truth.

Not even Purandara, lord of the heavens, could defeat me in a fair fight.

Although struck with such violence, Bhīma did not move, making all the spectators cry out in amazement

He was amazed that his blow, which could have smashed down a mountain peak, had not killed him outright

He had not wanted to strike Duryodhana below the belt until he was overpowered, but perhaps there was

He will not be able to defeat me.

Restraining Bhīma and kneeling by Duryodhana’s side, Yudhiṣṭhira said to the Kaurava, “O brother, you should not

Do You think I did not notice?

anger by his recollection of the dice game, replied sternly, “How is it, O Duryodhana, that you did not

Do not rail uselessly. You are suffering nothing but the consequences of your own evil acts.”