Verse 1.13 : Arjuna Vishada Yoga "The Grief of Arjuna"
Verse 13 of 47
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The Translation
“Immediately after that, conch shells, kettledrums, cymbals, drums, and horns were sounded all at once, creating a tumultuous uproar.”
Commentary & Insights
Following Bhishma's lead, the entire Kaurava army bursts into sound. Thousands of conches, drums, and horns are sounded simultaneously, generating a huge clatter designed to intimidate the Pandava forces.
Practical Application
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When surrounded by external noise and chaos today, practice finding a center of silence within your own mind.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How do you quiet your mind when it is filled with the noisy doubts and distractions of daily life?
- Identify the 'noise' in your life that prevents you from hearing your inner voice.
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1.13
ततः शङ्खाश्च भेर्यश्च पणवानकगोमुखाः
The sudden sounding of the Kuru instruments is a display of force, yet it is a chaotic and uncoordinated sound compared to the divine harmony that follows from Krishna's side.