Chapter 1 – Arjuna’s Despondency
Verse 19
‘SaH, ghoshH, Dhartrashtranam’, hridyaani, vydaarayat’,
NabhH, ch, prthiveem’, ch, ev, tumulH, vynunaadayan’ ||19||
That sound (of the conch shells) tore through the hearts of Dhritarashtra’s sons (the Kauravas). That terrifying, thunderous noise echoed throughout both the sky and the earth.
Simple Explanation:
In this verse, Sanjaya is describing the situation on the battlefield to King Dhritarashtra. He says that when Lord Shri Krishna, Arjuna, and the other warriors on the Pandava side blew their conch shells, the sound was so powerful and terrifying that it filled the Kauravas' hearts with fear.
This sound didn't just affect humans—it echoed across the sky and earth. In other words, the conch blasts were so loud and impactful that it seemed as if the entire universe reverberated with their sound.
Deeper Meaning / Philosophy:
This verse signifies more than just physical fear.
- It shows that the Pandavas’ courage, spiritual strength, and righteousness were so powerful that even the sound of their conch shells weakened the morale of the Kauravas.
- It also suggests that when a war is fought for the sake of righteousness (Dharma), its spiritual force naturally instills fear in the hearts of the unrighteous.
