Reading Notes: Mahabharata Part C

Bhima and Kichaka

Characters in the Scene: 

Bhima
Kichaka
Draupadi
King Virata

Plot: Kichaka spotted Draupadi and requested that his sister send Draupadi to deliver food to his room but when she arrived, he grabbed her by the waist and she threw the plate of food at him while trying to escape. He caught up to her and punched her in the face so she ran to King Virata to ask for help and told him what happened to her. King Virata was afraid to cross prince Kichaka so he just laughed her off and said it was her loss to reject prince Kichaka. Draupadi then went to Bhima to tell him what happened and Bhima told her to request a meeting with prince Kichaka at night and  Bhima would go in her place. Bhima hid his face so that Kichaka wouldn't know who he was later and Bhima continually beat Kichaka until he was unrecognizable. Bhima then told Draupadi to tell everyone that it was her immortal husband that killed Kichaka.

Setting: Prince Kichaka's palace

Draupadi and Kichaka:Wikipedia

Bibliography. "Bhima and Kichaka" from The Indian Heroes by C.A. Kincaid: web source