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THE PANDAVAS REPROACHED

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.

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