![]() ![]() But unfortunately, my chariot driver was slain in recent battle. Since Bhuminjaya was addressed by chief in front of many women, he boastfully said: I would gladly go & retrieve our cows after defeating Kauravas. You're our sole refuge as Arjun is the refuge of Pāndavās. He informed: O Prince! All our cows have been seized by Kauravas. Terrified, cowherd chief went to see Virāta’s son Bhuminjaya (also called Uttara), who was alone to guard the city. After driving out cowherd men, they confiscated 60000 cows. Meanwhile as Matsyas & Trigartas fought, Kaurava army arrived at Virāta’s kingdom. In fact, he offered his entire kingdom to rule but Yudhisthira said: We simply wish you well & want nothing more than this While spending rest of the night on battlefield, Virāta greatly honored all Pāndavās for rescuing him. ![]() ![]() Susarmā offered obeisances to Yudhisthira & also to Virāta and with head bowed in shame, departed You should remain satisfied with what you have acquired by righteous means But Yudhisthira intervened & after giving him unconditional freedom, warned: Never again act in such an abominable way. Bhima did not kill Susarmā considering that Virāta and cows had been rescued & due to Yudhisthira’s lenient natureīhima said-I’ll let you go provided you publicly declare yourself to be King Yudhisthira’s slave, for this is customary treatment given to one who is vanquished in battle. As they saw Susharmā losing consciousness, Trigarta army panicked & fled, leaving aside Virāta’s cattle & other treasures they had plundered. ![]()
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