Verse 1.15 : Arjuna Vishada Yoga "The Grief of Arjuna"
Verse 15 of 47
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The Translation
“Hrishikesha (Krishna) blew His conch shell, Panchajanya; Dhananjaya (Arjuna) blew Devadatta; and Bhima, of ferocious deeds, blew his mighty conch, Paundra.”
Commentary & Insights
Sanjaya names the individual conch shells. Krishna blows Panchajanya (made from the demon Panchajana); Arjuna blows Devadatta (given by Indra); and Bhima blows Paundra (named for its grand size).
Practical Application
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Declare your commitment to your personal values today by acting in alignment with them, even under pressure.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- In what areas of your life do you need to act as 'Hrishikesha' and bring your senses under firmer control?
- What is the 'moral wealth' (patience, kindness, wisdom) you are trying to conquer today?
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1.15
पाञ्चजन्यं हृषीकेशो देवदत्तं धनञ्जयः
By naming the conches, Sanjaya emphasizes that the Pandava leaders are not ordinary men; they possess divine weapons and are backed by the Lord of the Universe.