The Great Epic of the Bhārata dynasty 2.41.2

2.41.2

ko hi māṃ bhīmasenādya kṣitāvarhati pārthivaḥ |
kṣeptuṃ daivaparītātmā yathaiṣa kulapāṃsanaḥ || 2 ||

"Bhishma said,--The will under which the ruler of Chedi summoneth thee to fight though thou art of strength that knoweth no deterioration, is scarcely his own intention. Assuredly, this is the purpose of Krishna himself, the lord of the universe. O Bhima, what king is there on earth that would dare abuse me thus, as this wretch of his race, already possessed by Death, hath done to-day? This mighty-armed one is, without doubt, a portion of Hari's energy. And surely, the Lord desireth to take back unto himself that energy of his own. In consequence of this, O tiger of the Kuru race, this tiger-like king of Chedi, so wicked of heart, roareth in such a way caring little for us all."