Bhīma

A sage of old who possessed the five abhiññā and great iddhi-powers.

The Bodhisatta, at that time, was a learned brahmin, and, having met Bhīma, said that he was a sensualist (kāma-bhogī), and his disciples agreed with him. It was for this reason the Buddha and five hundred monks suffered calumny at the hands of Sundarikā. Ap.i.299; UdA.264.

Dictionary of Pali Proper Names, G P Malalasekera (1899-1973), which is available as printed version from

Bhīma (adj.) [fr. bhī, cp. Vedic bhīma] dreadful, horrible, cruel, awful J iv.26; Miln 275.
   -- kāya of horrible body, terrific J v.165. -- rūpa of terrifying appearance Th 2, 353. -- sena having a terrifying army J iv.26; vi.201. Also Np. of one of the 5 sons of King Paṇḍu J v.426; Vism 233.

Pali-English Dictionary, TW Rhys Davids, William Stede,