Wednesday 1 March 2017

Bhima breaks Duryodhana's thighs

The Gods came to see the fight between Bhima and Duryodhana. The two were shouting and trying to hit each other like two bulls fighting. Bhima hit Duryodhana many times and Duryodhana fell, but got up again swiftly. He then struck Bhima who fell on the ground and was unable to get up.
Yudhistira asked Krishna about this. Krishna said Duryodhana is stronger than Bhima. Yudhistira said Does that mean we will not win?
Krishna said Calm down.
Bhima got up. Krishna, in a playful manner slapped his thigh. He reminded Bhima about his promise.
Bhima remember this. He also remembered that Balarama had said while teaching him, that he was never to strike anyone below the navel. He was afraid of Balarama. Then he decided to try that ignoring the fact that he could become subject to the anger of Balarama.
Bhima jumped in the air with his mace. Duryodhana thought Bhima would strike his head. Bhima swung the mace and hit Duryodhana on his thigh. He then struck on the other thigh. Duryodhana fell with both his thighs broken. 

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