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Definition of Itihasa

इति हैवमासिदिति यः कथ्यते स इतिहासः - This verse indicates that the term 'Itihasa' is used for accounts that are accepted as historical truths. Ramayana and Mahabharata are 'Itihasa' and not products of fiction or imagination. These epics are treated as factual retellings of events that transpired in ancient times.

Did Bhima train under Balarama?

After one year from the completion of the training from Dronacharya, Bhima again underwent training under Balarama in sword fight, mace fight and chariot fight.(Mahabharata.Adi Parva.138)