In Sanskrit, Bhima (भीमः) means बिभेत्यस्मादिति - someone to be scared of. Everybody is scared of him.

Originally, this is one of the names of Lord Shiva. Among the eight forms of Lord Shiva (Ashtamurthys), Bhima represents Akasha.

It is also the name of Lord Vishnu as given in Vishnu Sahasranama - अतुलः शरभो भीमः समयज्ञो हविर्हरिः।

Bhima is the name of the second brother among the Pandavas.

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In which all countries Lord Ganesha is worshiped?

Lord Ganesha is worshiped in many countries around the world, particularly in regions with significant Hindu populations. 1. In India, his birthplace, he has the largest number of devotees and is one of the most widely worshiped deities across the country. 2. In Nepal, where Hinduism is a major religion, Lord Ganesha is revered by many Nepalese Hindus. 3. Sri Lanka has a significant Hindu population, especially among the Tamil community, who worship Lord Ganesha. 4. Despite being a Muslim-majority country, Bangladesh has a Hindu minority that worships him. 5. In Indonesia, Bali has a Hindu-majority population that includes the worship of Lord Ganesha. 6. Thailand sees him worshiped by both Hindus and Buddhists, where he is considered a god of arts and sciences. 7. The Hindu community in Malaysia, primarily of Indian descent, worships Lord Ganesha, as does the significant Hindu population in Singapore. 8. In Mauritius, Hinduism is the largest religion, and Lord Ganesha is widely worshiped. 9. The Hindu community in Fiji, mainly descendants of Indian laborers, worships him, as does the Indo-Trinidadian and Tobagonian community in Trinidad and Tobago. 10. Similarly, the Indo-Guyanese community in Guyana worships Lord Ganesha. 11. In countries like the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and South Africa, there are sizable Hindu immigrant communities from India and other parts of South Asia who worship Lord Ganesha. Globally, Lord Ganesha is revered by Hindu diaspora communities and even by non-Hindus who are drawn to his symbolism as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings.

What is the message of Astika Parva of Mahabharata?

A Brahmin should be friendly towards all living beings. He should be the protector of all living beings. Only a Kshatriya or the ruler has the authority to punish. Astika performed his duty as a Brahmin by stopping the massacre of serpents in Janamejaya's Sarpa yajna.