Chapter 1 • Verse 15

Arjuna Vishada Yoga

The Yoga of Arjuna's Dejection

Sanskrit Verse

pancajanyam hrishikesho devadattam dhananjayah, paundram dadhmau maha-shankham bhima-karma vrikodarah

Translation & Meaning

Krishna blew his conch Pancajanya, Arjuna blew Devadatta, and the voracious fighter Bhima blew his mighty conch Paundra. Each warrior's conch carries a name, symbolizing their individual identity, purpose, and divine sanction in the righteous battle.

Key Teachings

  • Each soul has a unique role and identity in the cosmic order
  • Divine instruments amplify the call of righteousness across the field of action
  • The names of sacred objects remind warriors of the higher purpose behind their actions

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