Mahābhārata · Adhyāya 1.164
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1.164.1
तत्र तेषु शयानेषु हिडिम्बो नाम राक्षसः ।
अविदूरे वनात्तस्माच्छालवृक्षं समाश्रितः ॥ १.१६४.१ ॥
There, while they slept, a rākṣasa named Hiḍimba, not far from that forest, rested upon a śāla tree.
1.164.2
क्रूरो मानुषमांसादो महावीर्यपराक्रमः ।
प्रावृड्जलधरश्यामः पिङ्गाक्षो दारुणाकृतिः ॥ १.१६४.२ ॥
He was cruel, an eater of human flesh, of great might and valour, dark as a rain-laden monsoon cloud, tawny-eyed, and of terrible form.
1.164.3
दष्ट्राकरालवदनः करालो भीमदर्शनः ।
लम्बस्फिग्लम्बजठरो रक्तश्मश्रुशिरोरुहः ॥ १.१६४.३ ॥
With a face terrible with fangs, grim and dreadful to behold, hanging hips and a hanging belly, and red beard and red hair on his head.
1.164.4
महावृक्षगलस्कन्धः शङ्कर्णो विभीषणः ।
यदृच्छया तानपश्यत्पाण्डुपुत्रान्महारथान् ॥ १.१६४.४ ॥
With a neck and shoulders like great trees, ears like a conch, terrifying, he chanced to see those great charioteers, the sons of Pāṇḍu.
1.164.5
विरूपरूपः पिङ्गाक्षः करालो घोरदर्शनः ।
पिशितेप्सुः क्षुधार्तश्च जिघ्रन्गन्धं यदृच्छया ॥ १.१६४.५ ॥
Hideous of form, tawny-eyed, grim and terrible to behold, longing for flesh and tormented by hunger, he chanced to smell the scent.
1.164.6
ऊर्ध्वाङ्गुलिः स कण्डूयन्धुन्वन्रूक्षाञ्शिरोरुहान् ।
जृम्भमाणो महावक्त्रः पुनःपुनरवेक्ष्य च ॥ १.१६४.६ ॥
With fingers raised upward, scratching himself and shaking his coarse head-hair, yawning with his huge mouth, looking at them again and again.
1.164.7
हृष्टो मानुषमांसस्य महाकायो महाबलः ।
आघ्राय मानुषं गन्धं भगिनीमिदमब्रवीत् ॥ १.१६४.७ ॥
Delighted by human flesh, great-bodied and mighty, he smelled the human scent and said this to his sister.
1.164.8
उपपन्नं चिरस्याद्य भक्ष्यं मम मनःप्रियम् ।
जिघ्रतः प्रस्रुता स्नेहाज्जिह्वा पर्येति मे मुखात् ॥ १.१६४.८ ॥
After a long time, today I have obtained food dear to my mind; as I smell it, my tongue runs out of my mouth in longing.
1.164.9
अष्टौ दंष्ट्राः सुतीक्ष्णाग्राश्चिरस्यापातदुःसहाः ।
देहेषु मज्जयिष्यामि स्निग्धेषु पिशितेषु च ॥ १.१६४.९ ॥
My eight fangs, very sharp at their tips, after so long will be unbearable when they strike; I will sink them into the soft bodies and flesh.
1.164.10
आक्रम्य मानुषं कण्ठमाच्छिद्य धमनीमपि ।
उष्णं नवं प्रपास्यामि फेनलिं रुधिरं बहु ॥ १.१६४.१० ॥
Seizing the human's throat and cutting his artery too, I will drink much warm, fresh blood smeared with foam.
1.164.11
गच्छ जानीहि के त्वेते शेरते वनमाश्रिताः ।
मानुषो बलवान्गन्धो घ्राणं तर्पयतीव मे ॥ १.१६४.११ ॥
Go and find out who these are, lying here having taken refuge in the forest; the strong human scent seems to gratify my nose.
1.164.12
हत्वैतान्मानुषान्सर्वानानयस्व ममान्तिकम् ।
अस्मद्विषयसुप्तेभ्यो नैतेभ्यो भयमस्ति ते ॥ १.१६४.१२ ॥
Kill all these humans and bring them to me; there is no fear for you from these who sleep in our territory.
1.164.13
एषामुत्कृत्य मांसानि मानुषाणां यथेष्टतः ।
भक्षयिष्याव सहितौ कुरु पूर्णं वचो मम ॥ १.१६४.१३ ॥
Cutting out as much flesh of these men as we wish, we two will eat it together. Fulfil my word.
1.164.14
भक्षयित्वा च मांसानि मानुषाणां प्रकामतः ।
नृत्याव सहितावावां दत्ततालावनेकशः ॥ १.१६४.१४ ॥
Having eaten the flesh of men to our full satisfaction, we two will dance together, clapping our hands many times.
1.164.15
एवमुक्ता हिडिम्बा तु हिडिम्बेन महावने ।
भ्रातुर्वचनमाज्ञाय त्वरमाणेव राक्षसी ॥ १.१६४.१५ ॥
When Hiḍimba had spoken thus in the great forest, Hiḍimbā the rākṣasī, understanding her brother's words, set out hastily.
1.164.16
आप्लुत्याप्लुत्य च तरूनगच्छत्पाण्डवान्प्रति ।
जगाम तत्र यत्र स्म शेरते पाण्डवा वने ॥ १.१६४.१६ ॥
Leaping from tree to tree, she went toward the Pāṇḍavas, and reached the place in the forest where the Pāṇḍavas lay sleeping.
1.164.17
ददर्श तत्र सा गत्वा पाण्डवान्पृथया सह ।
शयानान्भीमसेनं च जाग्रतं त्वपराजितम् ॥ १.१६४.१७ ॥
Going there, she saw the Pāṇḍavas asleep together with Pṛthā, and saw Bhīmasena, the unconquered one, awake.
1.164.18
उपास्यमानान्भीमेन रूपयौवनशालिनः ।
सुकुमारांश्च पार्थान्सा व्यायामेन च कर्शितान् ॥ १.१६४.१८ ॥
She saw the sons of Pṛthā, tender and endowed with beauty and youth, attended by Bhīma, and worn out by exertion.
1.164.19
दुःखेन संप्रयुक्तांश्च सहज्येष्ठान्प्रमाथिनः ।
रौद्री सती राजपुत्रं दर्शनीयप्रदर्शनम् ॥ १.१६४.१९ ॥
Together with her elder brothers, who were afflicted with sorrow and tormented, the fierce rākṣasī saw the prince, whose appearance was worth beholding.
1.164.20
दृष्ट्वैव भीमसेनं सा सालस्कन्धमिवोद्यतम् ।
राक्षसी कामयामास रूपेणाप्रतिमं भुवि ॥ १.१६४.२० ॥
Upon seeing Bhīmasena, whose shoulders were raised like the trunk of a sāla tree, the rākṣasī desired him, unequalled in beauty on earth.
1.164.21
अन्तर्गतेन मनसा चिन्तयामास राक्षसी ।
अयं श्यामो महाबाहुः सिंहस्कन्धो महाद्युतिः ॥ १.१६४.२१ ॥
Within her heart the rākṣasī reflected: 'This one is dark-hued, great-armed, lion-shouldered, and greatly radiant.'
1.164.22
कम्बुग्रीवः पुष्कराक्षो भर्ता युक्तो भवेन्मम ।
नाहं भ्रातृवचो जातु कुर्यां क्रूरमसांप्रतम् ॥ १.१६४.२२ ॥
With a neck like a conch and lotus eyes, this one would be a fitting husband for me. I would never carry out my brother's word in a cruel and improper way.
1.164.23
पतिस्नेहोऽतिबलवान्न तथा भ्रातृसौहृदम् ।
मुहूर्तमिव तृप्तिश्च भवेद्धातुर्ममैव च ॥ १.१६४.२३ ॥
Love for a husband is far stronger than affection for a brother. Satisfaction, for me and for the one who nourishes me, would last only as long as a moment.
1.164.24
हतैरेतैरहत्वा तु मोदिष्ये शाश्वतीः समाः ।
निश्चित्येत्थं हिडिम्बा सा भीमं दृष्ट्वा महाभुजं ॥ १.१६४.२४ ॥
'Without slaying these, how could I rejoice for countless years?' Having resolved thus, Hiḍimbā gazed upon Bhīma, the great-armed one.
1.164.25
उत्सृज्य राक्षसं रूपं मानुषं रूपमास्थिता ।
सा कामरूपिणी रूपं कृत्वा मदनमोहिता ॥ १.१६४.२५ ॥
Abandoning her demonic form and assuming a human form, she, who can take any shape at will, bewildered by desire, made a beautiful form.
1.164.26
उपतस्थे महात्मानं भीमसेनमनिन्दिता ।
इङ्गिताकारकुशला सोपासर्पच्छनैः शनैः ॥ १.१६४.२६ ॥
The faultless woman approached the great-souled Bhīmasena; skilled in signs and gestures, she drew near him slowly, slowly.
1.164.27
विनम्यमानेव लता दिव्याभरणभूषिता ।
शनैः शनैश्च तां भीमः समीपमुपसर्पतीम् ॥ १.१६४.२७ ॥
Like a bending creeper, adorned with divine ornaments, she came slowly; and Bhīma watched her drawing near him slowly.
1.164.28
हर्षमाणां तदा पश्यत्तन्वीं पीनपयोधराम् ।
चन्द्राननां पद्मनेत्रां नीलकुञ्चितमूर्धजाम् ॥ १.१६४.२८ ॥
Then he saw her, joyful: slender-waisted, full-breasted, moon-faced, lotus-eyed, with dark curling hair.
1.164.29
कृष्णां सुपाण्डुरैर्दन्तैर्बिम्बोष्ठीं चारुदर्शनाम् ।
दृष्ट्वा तां रूपसंपन्नां भीमो विस्मयमागतः ॥ १.१६४.२९ ॥
Dark-complexioned, with very white teeth, bimba-lipped, lovely to behold — seeing her, endowed with beauty, Bhīma was filled with wonder.
1.164.30
उपचारगुणैर्युक्तां ललितैर्हाससंमितैः ।
समीपमुपसंप्राप्य भीमं साथ वरानता ॥ १.१६४.३० ॥
Endowed with the qualities of courtesy, full of graceful smiles, she came close, and that lovely, gracefully bowing woman stood before Bhīma.
1.164.31
वचो वचनवेलायां भीमं प्रोवाच भामिनी ।
लज्जया नम्यमानेव सर्वाभरणभूषिता ॥ १.१६४.३१ ॥
At the moment of speaking, the lovely woman addressed Bhīma, bowing as if from shame, adorned with all her ornaments.
1.164.32
स्मितपूर्वमिदं वाक्यं भीमसेनमथाब्रवीत् ।
कुतस्त्वमसि संप्राप्तः कश्चासि पुरुषर्षभ ॥ १.१६४.३२ ॥
Smiling first, she spoke these words to Bhīmasena: "From where have you come, bull among men, and who are you?"
1.164.33
क इमे शेरते चेह पुरुषा देवरूपिणः ।
केयं वै बृहती श्यामा सुकुमारी तवानघ ॥ १.१६४.३३ ॥
Who are these men lying here, with divine forms? And who is this tall, dark, delicate woman of yours, O blameless one?
1.164.34
शेते वनमिदं प्राप्य विश्वस्ता स्वगृहे यथा ।
नेदं जानीथ गहनं वनं राक्षससेवितम् ॥ १.१६४.३४ ॥
Having reached this forest, she sleeps, confident as in her own home. You do not know that this dense forest is frequented by rākṣasas.
1.164.35
वसति ह्यत्र पापात्मा हिडिम्बो नाम राक्षसः ॥ १.१६४.३५ ॥
Here dwells the evil-minded rākṣasa named Hiḍimba.
1.164.36
तेनाहं प्रेषिता भ्रात्रा दुष्टभावेन रक्षसा ।
बिभक्षयिषता मांसं युष्माकममरोपमाः ॥ १.१६४.३६ ॥
I have been sent by my brother, the rākṣasa of evil intent, who desires to devour your flesh, O godlike ones.
1.164.37
साऽहं त्वमभिसंप्रेक्ष्य देवगर्भसमप्रभम् ।
नान्यं भर्तारमिच्छामि सत्यमेतद्ब्रवीमि ते ॥ १.१६४.३७ ॥
Having looked upon you, radiant as one born of the gods, I desire no other husband; this I tell you truly.
1.164.38
एतद्विज्ञाय धर्मज्ञ युक्तं मयि समाचर ।
कामोपहतचित्तां हि भजमानां भजस्व माम् ॥ १.१६४.३८ ॥
Knowing this, O knower of dharma, act fittingly toward me; I whose mind is struck by desire and who seek you, accept me.
1.164.39
त्रास्यामि त्वां महाबाहो राक्षसात्पुरुषादकात् ।
वत्स्यावो गिरिदुर्गेषु भर्ता भव ममानघ ॥ १.१६४.३९ ॥
I will protect you, O mighty-armed one, from that man-eating rakshasa; we shall dwell in mountain fastnesses. Become my husband, O sinless one.
1.164.40
इच्छामि वीर भद्रं ते मा मे प्राणान्विहासिषः ।
त्वया ह्यहं परित्यक्ता न जीवेयमरिन्दम ॥ १.१६४.४० ॥
I wish you well, O hero; do not abandon my life. O subduer of foes, forsaken by you I would not live.
1.164.41
अन्तरिक्षचरी ह्यस्मि कामतो विचरामि च ।
अतुलामाप्नुहि प्रीतिं तत्र तत्र मया सह ॥ १.१६४.४१ ॥
I am one who moves through the sky, and I roam at will; obtain incomparable joy here and there with me.
1.164.42
एष ज्येष्ठो मम भ्राता मान्यः परमको गुरुः ।
अनिविष्टो हि तन्नाहं परिविद्यां कथंचन ॥ १.१६४.४२ ॥
This is my eldest brother, honored and the supreme teacher; until he has married, I will in no way marry.
1.164.43
मातरं भ्रातरं ज्येष्ठं कनिष्ठानपरानपि ।
परित्यजेत कोन्वद्य प्रभवन्निह राक्षसि ॥ १.१६४.४३ ॥
Mother, eldest brother, younger brothers and the others too—O rākṣasī, who, being able, would abandon them here today?
1.164.44
को हि सुप्तानिमान्भ्रातॄन्दत्त्वा राक्षसभोजनम् ।
मातरं च नरो गच्छेत्कामार्त इव मद्विधः ॥ १.१६४.४४ ॥
What man like me, having given these sleeping brothers and mother as food to a rākṣasa, would go away like one tormented by desire?
1.164.45
एकं त्वां मोक्षयिष्यामि सह मात्रा परन्तप ।
सोदरानुत्सृजैनांस्त्वमारोह जघनं मम ॥ १.१६४.४५ ॥
O scorcher of foes, I will free only you, together with your mother; abandon these brothers and climb onto my lap.
1.164.46
नाहं जीवितुमाशंसे भ्रातॄनुत्सृज्य राक्षसि ।
यथाश्रद्धं व्रजैका हि विप्रियं मे प्रभाषसे ॥ १.१६४.४६ ॥
O rākṣasī, I do not desire to live having abandoned my brothers. Go alone, as you wish—you speak unpleasantness to me.
1.164.47
यत्ते प्रियं तत्करिष्ये सर्वानेतान्प्रबोधय ।
मोक्षयिष्याम्यहं कामं राक्षसात्पुरुषादकात् ॥ १.१६४.४७ ॥
I will do what is dear to you; wake all of these. I will free you, as desired, from that rākṣasa, the man-eater.
1.164.48
सुखसुप्तान्वने भ्रातॄन्मातरं चैव राक्षसि ।
न भयाद्बोधयिष्यामि भ्रातुस्तव दुरात्मनः ॥ १.१६४.४८ ॥
O rākṣasī, I will not wake my brothers and mother, who sleep happily in the forest—not out of fear of your wicked-minded brother.
1.164.49
न हि मे राक्षसा भीरु सोढुं शक्ताः पराक्रमम् ।
न मनुष्या न गन्धर्वा न यक्षाश्चारुलोचने ॥ १.१६४.४९ ॥
Timid one, fair-eyed woman: rākṣasas cannot withstand my valor, nor humans, nor gandharvas, nor yakṣas.
1.164.50
गच्छ वा तिष्ठ वा भद्रे यद्वा पीच्छसि तत्कुरु ।
तं वा प्रेषय तन्वङ्गि भ्रातरं पुरुषादकम् ॥ १.१६४.५० ॥
Good woman, go or stay, do whatever you wish; slender-limbed one, send that man-eating brother of yours.