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Bheema means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Apam Napat: Indian MythologyBheema was the second Pandava, born to Kunti through Vayu. Like his father, he is very strong. In fact, there were said to be five men in the world, who were equal in strength and one of them was destined to kill the other four. The five are Bheema, Jarasandha, Duryodhana, Bakasura and Keechaka. Of course, Bheema killed the other four, fulfilling the prophecy.
He learned the art of fighting with the mace under Balarama. Duryodhana was also a pupil of Balarama. He was the one chosen by Duryodhana to fight with him in single combat, for his immense strength and skill with the mace.
He married a Rakshasa maiden named Hidimbi, after killing her brother Hidimba. Through this marriage, he had a son named Ghatotkacha, who was killed by the Shakti weapon of Indra, wielded by Karna. He also had a son (one of the upa-pandavas) through Draupadi.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bheemal, Bheemana handhi hullu, Bheemana-handhi-hullu, Bheemana-kaddi.
Full-text: Kirmira, Bakasura, Pandava, Vivinsati, Vayu, Balarama, Kaurava, Maitreya, Agastya.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Bheema; (plurals include: Bheemas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Travails of Mothers-in-law < [January – March, 1998]
Amba and Draupadi < [August 1947]
Bheeshma and Drona < [January 1951]
Sri Krishna-Chaitanya (by Nisikanta Sanyal)
Chapter 2 - The Real Nature of Sri Krishna < [Volume I - Introductory]
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