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Characterization
Cupid (VII. 78). He was very happy on the birth of Bhima, as the latter was a propagator of the dynasty (VIII. 3).
As a religious king, he is compared to Lord Vişņu (VII. 13, 63). He atatcked the enemy boldly; tormented them and made them afraid (VII. 59, 62). He is never inimical without a cause (VII. 107).
KARNA
Karņa is also portrayed as handsome. Mayaņallā, a princess saw his portrait and was attracted towards him (IX. 109). Karņa entered her heart and she lamented in his separation (IV. 111). A worry of issuelessness tormented him day and night (X. 2).
BHIMA Bhima bad a fine figure blended with attractiveness (IX. 63). Right from the childhood, he observed the leaps of the horses and enjoyed riding (VIII. 11). He had a profound knowledge of Philosophy and was a judge himself (VII. 6, 39). He had a respect for elders (VIII. 16). Even his opponents sing his songs for his virtues VIII. 24).
As an administrator, he maintained all the social regulations. No one could transgress social order in his administration (VIII. 27). He never crushed the desires of the suppliants (VIII. 36). He was a firm politician and there was no loose or exploitation in his administration (VIIJ. 25; IX,49).
JAYASIMHA Jayasiṁha is felicitated with the adjectival words Siddharāja or Siddharāț (XV. 50). He is similized with the incarnation of Vişņu (XIV 67). or Rāmacandra (XV. 57). He had sturdy broad arms (XII.31) and on hearing his name, enemies get their forts constructed (XI. 40). Even Vāsuki is desirous to acquire valour like that of Jayasimha (XIII.44)
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