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SUTASOMA. The son born to Bhīmasena by his wife Draupadī. The information regarding this Sutasoma, taken from Mahābhārata, is given below:
(i) Sutasoma took birth from a portion of the Viśvadevas. (M.B. Ādi Parva, Chapter 67, Verse 127).
(ii) It is mentioned in Mahābhārata, Droṇa Parva, Chapter 23, Verse 28, that this prince was given the name Sutasoma, because he was born by the blessings of Candra (Moon).
(iii) Sutasoma had a combat with Vikarṇa on the first day of the battle of Bhārata. (M.B. Bhīṣma Parva, Chapter 45, Verse 58).
(iv) He rescued Śrutakarmā from the hold of Durmukha in the battle of Bhārata. (M.B. Bhīṣma Parva, Chapter 79, Verse 39).
(v) Sutasoma fought with Vivimśati. (M.B. Droṇa Parva, Chapter 25, Verse 24).
(vi) Sutasoma fought with Śakuni and was defeated. (M.B. Karṇa Parva, Chapter 25, Verse 18).
(vii) There was a severe fight between Sutasoma and Aśvatthāmā. (M.B. Karṇa Parva, Chapter 55, Verse 14). (viii) Mention is made in Mahābhārata, Sauptika Parva, Chapter 8, Verse 55, that in the battle of Bhārata, Aśvatthāmā entered the camp of the Pāṇḍava army in the night and killed Sutasoma.