Arjuna's young son was attacked by numerous warriors who surrounded him,
when he stood all by himself in the field, deprived of bow and chariot, and in a most
cowardly manner, killed him.
Duryodhana thought evil and practised deception from the time of his
birth and has brought about the destruction of his people.
There is no sin in Bhima killing this man. Bhima bore the wrongs done
and kept his wrath within himself for thirteen long years. Duryodhana knew well that Bhima
had sworn to break his thighs and kill I'm.
When he challenged the aggrieved Pandavas to battle, he knew very well
that he invited Bhima to make good his oath. How can you think that it was wrong for Bhima
to do this?"
Krishna's words did not changeBalarama's opinion, but his anger subsided. "Duryo-
dhanawill attain the happy regionsreserved for the brave. Bhima's fame has been tarnished
for all time.
It will be said among men that the son of Pandu broke the laws of war in attacking
Duryodhana. It will remain forever a great blot on his good name. I hate to stay here any
longer." So saying the indignant Balarama immediately left for Dwaraka.