mace fell is adjacent to Mathura and is called Gadavasan. Jarasandha had
two supporters called Hansa and Dimvaka, both of whom were incapable of
being slain by weapons. Well-conversant with the science of politics and
morality, in counsel they were the foremost of all intelligent men. I have
already told thee everything about that mighty pair. They two and
Jarasandha, I believe, are more than a match for three worlds. O brave
king, it was for this reason that the powerful Kukkura, Andhaka and
Vrishni tribes, acting from motives of policy, did not deem it proper to
fight with him.


SECTION XX

(Jarasandhta-badha Parva)

"Krishna said,--'both Hansa and Dimvaka have fallen; Kansa also with all
his followers has been slain. The time hath, therefore come for the
destruction of Jarasandha. He is incapable of being vanquished in battle
even by all the celestials and the Asuras (fighting together). We think,
however, that he should be vanquished in a personal struggle with bare
arms. In me is policy, in Bhima is strength and in Arjuna is triumph; and
therefore, as prelude to performing the Rajasuya, we will certainly
achieve the destruction of the ruler of Magadha. When we three approach
that monarch in secret, and he will, without doubt, be engaged in an
encounter with one of us. From fear of disgrace, from covetousness, and
from pride of strength he will certainly summon Bhima to the encounter.
Like death himself that slays a person however swollen with pride, the
long-armed and mighty Bhimasena will effect the destruction of the king.
If thou knowest my heart, if thou hast any faith in me, then make over to
me, as a pledge, Bhima and Arjuna without loss of time!'"