Arjuna proclaims that he means no harm to the beast, but would slay it in self-defence. Shiva, disguised as a kirata (hunter), shouts at the prince to stop, stating that he had aimed at the creature first.
Arjuna claims he intends no harm to the beast but will kill it in self-defense. Shiva, disguised as a hunter, shouts at the prince to cease, stating that he had aimed at the creature first.