Monthly Archives: February 2014

1.31-“I see, O Madhav (Krishn), inauspicious portents, and I can perceive no prefix in the idea of slaughtering kinsmen in the battle.”Arjun sees adverse signs of the impending war. He does not see anything propitious in the slaying of his … Continue reading →

1.11-“So, while keeping to your respective stations in the several divisions, all of you should doubtlessly protect Bheeshm alone on all sides.” Duryodhan commands all his chiefs to keep to their posts and yet protect Bheeshm on all sides. The Kaurav … Continue reading →

1.26-27. “Parth then saw, mustered in the two armies, uncles, granduncles, teachers, maternal uncles, brothers, sons, grandsons and friends, as well as fathers-in-law and well-wishers. Seeing all these kinsmen assembled together and overwhelmed by intense pity, he spoke thus in … Continue reading →

1.20-21-22. “Then, O King, after viewing the sons of Dhritrashtr in array, when the discharge of missiles was about to commence, Kunti’s son (Arjun), whose ensign bore the image of Hanuman, raised his bow and spoke to Hrishikesh thus: ‘O … Continue reading →

1.16 -“King Yudhisthir, the son of Kunti, blew the conch Anantvijay, whereas Nakul and Sahdev blew their conches Sughosh and Manipushpak.” * King Yudhisthir blows the conch Anantvijay (endless conquest). Kunti is the very image of dutifulness; and Yudhisthir, the embodiment of dharm (natural piety). If … Continue reading →

1.6 -“The valorous Yudhmanyu, the mighty Uttmauj, Saubhadr, ant Draupadi’s five sons, all great warriors.” The heroic Yudhmanyu of warlike temper; Uttmauj with the spirit of abandon that flows from sacred excellence;Abhimanyu (Saubhadr), Subhadra’s son, with a mind without fear because it is propped up … Continue reading →