Jarasandha-vadha Parva recounts the mission where Krishna, Bhima, and Arjuna set out to eliminate Jarasandha—the single greatest obstacle to Yudhishthira’s Rājasūya. It details how Krishna’s strategy and Bhima’s raw strength combine to defeat a king who could never be killed by ordinary means. The episode breaks down Jarasandha’s unique birth, his invincibility, and the method that finally ends his reign. It also shows how this victory removes a geopolitical threat and clears the path for the Pandavas’ rise to unrivaled power.