Bhagvad-Gita Chapter 1 Sloka 16 to 19

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ANANTAVIJAYAM  RAJA  KUNTIPUTRO  YUDHISHTHIRAH

NAKULAH SAHADEVASHCH SUGHOSH-MANIPUSHPAKAU

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KASHYASHCH PARAMESHVASAH SHIKHANDI CH MAHARATHAHA

DHRASHTADYUMNAU VIRATASHCH SATYAKISHCH PARAJITAH

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DRUPADO DRAUPDEYASCH   SARVASAH PRITHVIPATE

SAUBHADRASCH MAHABAHUH SHANKHAN DADHMUH PRATHAK PRATHAK

MEANING

Further king Yudhisthira the son of Kunti blew his conch shell, the Ananatavijaya, and Nakula and Sahdev blew the sughosha and Manipushpaka. That great archer the King of Kashi, the great fighter Shikhandi, Dhrashtadyumna, Virata, the unconquerable Satyaki, Drupada, the sons of Draupadi and the others, such as the mighty armed sons of Subhadra all blew their respective conch shells.

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SA GHOSO DHAARTARAASHTRAANAAM HRAYDAYANI VYADARYAT

NABHASHCH PRITHIVIM CH EVA TUMULO ABHYANUNADYAN

MEANING

This blowing of different conch shells became uproarious. This vibrated both the sky and earth which shattered the hearts of the sons of Dhratrashtra.

EXPLANATION

      In these verses Sanjay is commenting on the unwise policy of Kaurvas of deceiving the Pandavas. And he does here very tactfully here by telling him that warriors from the whole world has been assembled here and Sanjay clearly indicated that the whole kurus dynasty would be killed in that great battle. He also indicated that the whole catastrophe was due to Dhratrashtra as he was always biased towards the policy of his sons. He also indicates that as Lord Krishna is with pandavas the victory will be with them only. That one who takes shelter of Supreme Lord has nothing to fear even in the midst of the greatest enemy.

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Bhagvad-Gita Chapter 1 Sloka 14 TO 15

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TATAH SVETAIR HARYAIRYUKTE MAHATI SYANDANE STHITAU

MADHAVA PANDAVASHCHAIVA DIVYAU SHANKHAU PRADAHMATU

MEANING

Simultaneously on the side of Pandavas both Lord Krishna and Arjuna stationed on a great chariot which was being drawn by white horses, blew their transcendental conchshells.

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PANCHJANYAM HRISHIKESHO DEVDATTAM DHANAJAYAH

PAUNDRAM DADHMANU MAHA-SHANKHAM BHIMA-KARMA VRKODRAHA

MEANING

And now Panchjanya the conch shell of  Godhead Lord Krishna was blown by him.Simultaneously Arjuna blew his Devadutta and Bhima the performer of herculean tasks and a voracious eater blew his terrific conch shell Paundra.

Explanation

        In contrast with the conch shell blown by Great Bhishma the conch shells of Lord Krishna and Arjuna are transcendental the sounding of whom indicates that there is no hope of victory on the other side. Also it is said victory was always on the side of Panduputras as the Godhead Lord Krishna was on the side of Pandavas as whenever and wherever Lord Krishna is present Himself the fortune is bound to stay there because Shree  the goddess of fortune never lives alone without her husband Lord Krishna. Besides that the chariot on which both were seated was donated by Agni ( the god of fire). 

         lord Krishna had been named many names like Harshikesh, because he is the owner of all the senbses, as he is living in the heart of all entities direct and control their senses. here on the battlefield of Kurukshetra Lord directly control the senses of Arjuna. As Lord have many names his devotees also may be given many names like Arjuna is named as Dhananjai because he helped his elder brothers in fetching wealth when it was required by the king for making yagna and sacrifices. likewise Bhima is named as Vrakodra as he could eat as voraciously as he could perform the greatest of the greatest tasks.

        Panchjanya is the name of conch shell of Lord Krishna, Devadutta is of Arjuna while Paundra is the name of the conch shell of Bhima. So the conch shells were blown by all of them to infuse the  courage in their warriors and to make the people of other side presume that they were bound to lose the battle.

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Bhagvad-Gita Chapter 1 Sloka 12

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TASYA SANJANAYAN HARSHAM KURU VRIDDHAH PITAMAHAH

SIMHA-NAADAM VINADYOCHCHAIH SANKHAM DADHMAU PRATAPVAN

MEANING

After this the great pitamah Bhishma the great valiant grand sire of Kuru dynasty the fighters of the fighters, blew his conch shell very loudly, making a sound like roar of a lion and this gives Duryodhana a great joy.

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TATAH SHANKHASCH BHERYASHCH PANAVANKA-GOMUKHAH

SAHSA EVA ABHYAHANYANTA SA SABDAS TUMULO BHAVAT

MEANING

 Just after the blowing of conch shell drums, bugles, trumpets, and horns were all of a sudden sounded and the combined sound was tremendous.

Explanation

Piatamah understood the meaning of the heart of his grandson Duryodhana and out of his natural compassion for him he tried to cheer him by blowing his conch shell very loudly befitting hid position as a lion . Indirectly by the symbolic blowing of the conch-shell he informed his depressed grandson Duryodhana that he had no chance of victory as on the other side Lord Krishna is there But it is still his duty to fight and no pains would be spared ion that connection. And just after the blowing of conch shell the sounds of another conch shell, drums, bugles, trumpets, and horns started sounding suddenly and the combined sound was very frightening as well as joyous for the warriors. 

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Bhagvad-Gita Chapter 1 Sloka 8 to 11

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BHAVAN BHISHMASCH KARNASHCH KRIPASHCH SAMITIMJAYAH

ASHWATTHAMA VIKARNASH CH SAUMDATTIS THATHAIVA CH

MEANING

In our military we have personalities like you, Bhishma, Karna, Kripa, Ashvatthama, vikarna and tha son of Saumdatta called Bhurishrava all of whomw are always victorious in battle.

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ANYE CH BHAVAH SURA MAD-ARTHE TYAKTA-JIVATAH

NANA-SHASHTRA-PRAHARANAH SARVE YUDDHA VISARADAH

MEANING

Also there are many other heroes who are prepared to lay down their lives for my sake. All of them are well equipped with different kinds of weapons, and all are experienced in military science.

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APARYAPTAM TAD ASMAKAM BALAM BHISHMABHIRAKSHITAM

PARYAPTAM TV IDAM ETESHAM BALAM BHIMABHIRAKSHITAM

MEANING

We have immeasurable strength and we are protected by our Grandfather Bhishma, whereas the strength of the Pandavas is limited even if they are carefully protected by Bhima.

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AYNESHU CH SARVESHU YATHA-BHAGAM-AVASTHITA

BHISHMAN-EVABHI-RAKSHANTU BHAVANTAH SARVA EVA HI

MEANING

Now all of you must give full support to Grandfather Bhishma as you are standing at the most strategic points of the phalanx of the army.

EXPLANATION

In all of the above slokas Duryodhana tries to boast about his strength and compares with that of Pandavas. He recalls the names of various warriors like Bhishma, Karna,Kripa, Ashvatthama, Vikarna who are there to put their life on stake for Duryodhana. Also he estimates the strength and compare it by saying that powers of Bhishma are far more better than the powers of Bhima. Then He asks his Marshals to give full support to his Grandfather and great warrior Bhishma. Here Duryodhana trying to be diplomatic first praises the powers of Bhishma but in order that other do feel less important he tries to adjust the situation by asking others to cooperate him from other sides. That Great Bhishma may be engaged in fight and enemy might not take advantage from any side so please be on the other strategic positions so that enemy is not able to break the phalanx.

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Bhagvad-Gita Chapter 1 Sloka 4 to 7

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ATRA SURA MAHESV-ASA BHIMARJUNA-SAM-YUDHI

YUYUDHANO VIRATASCH DRUPADASHCH MAHARATHAH

MEANING

There are many great bowmen who are equal in fighting to great Bhima and Arjuna. Some of these  fighters are Yuyudhana, Virata and Drupada .

EXPLANATION

Here Duryodhana mentioned the name of some of the other great warriors on the side of Pandavas. He knows that each of them are alike Bhima and Arjuna and they are causes of fear in the war. Here Duryodhana is trying to show the strength of Pandavas.

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DHRASHTAKETUS CHE KITANAH KASHIRAJASHCH VIRYAVAAN

PURUJIT KUNTIBHOJASH CH SHAIBYAAS CH NARA-PUNGAVAH

MEANING

 Also powerful warriors like Dhrashtaketu  Chetkitana, Kashiraja, Purujit, kuntibhioja and Saibya  have also assembled here for the war.

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YUDHAMANYUSH CH VIKRANTA UTTAMAUJASH CH VIRYAVAN

SAUBHADRO DRAUPADEYAS CH SARVA EVA MAHARATHAH

MEANING

In the war there are warriors like mighty Yudhamanyu and powerful Uttamauja along with the sons of Subhadra and Draupadi, they all have assembled to fight the war.They are all some of the greatest chariot warriors.

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ASMAKAM TU VISISTA YE TAN NIBODHA DWIJOTTAMA

NAYAKA MAM SAINYASHYA SANGYARTHAM TAN BRAVIMI TE

MEANING

O Best of all Brahmans let me tell you for your information about the captains who are especially qualified to lead my military forces. 

Explanation

Now being a good diplomat he does not want to demoralize his commander so now Duryodhana is trying to boast about his own military strength also. Because he know the war are also fought on the psychological levels also. He wants his men to be in high spirits.

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Bhagvad-Gita Chapter one SLoka 3

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pashyaitam  panduputram  acharya  mahtim  chamum

vyudham dhrupod-putrena tava shishyen dhimta.

meaning

O my teacher, behold the great army of the sons of Pandu, so expertly arranged by your intelligent disciple the son of Drupada.

explanation

Here Duryodhana is pointing out the mistake of Dronacharya. Dronacharya had some political conflict with King Drupada, the father in law of Pandavas, so Drupada Performed a great yagna by which he received a son Dhrashtadhyumna as a blessing who would be able to kill Dronacharya. Dronacharya knew this perfectly and yet as a liberal he imparted all his military secrets when Drupada entrusted him to teach his son Dhrashtadhyumna. In the battle of Mahabharta Dhrashtadhyumna took the side of pandavas and it was he who arranged for their military phalanx after having learned the art from Dronacharya. That is why here Duryodhana pointed out the mistake of teaching him strategy of war also he was trying to make sure that Drona would not not lenient in battle against the pandavas who were also Dronacharya affectionate students. Arjuna especially was his most affectionate and brilliant student. Duryodhana alsowanrned that such leniency in the fight would lead to defeat.

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Bhagvad-Gita Chapter one SLoka 2

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Sanjay Uvacha

drashtva  tu  pandavanikam  vyudham  duryodhanstada

acharyam  upsangmaya  raja  vachanam  abravit

Meaning

Sanjay Said : O king after looking over the army arranged in military formation by the sons of Pandu, king Duryodhana went to his teacher and spoke the following words.

explanation

Dhratrashtra was blind from birth. not only for vision but he was blind spiritually also. He knew very well that his sons were equally blind in the matter of religion and he was sure that they could never reach an understanding with the Pandavas. still he was doubtful about the influence of the place of pilgrimage and Sanjay being able to understand the situation assured him that his son king Duryodhana after seeing the military force of Pandavas at once went to Dronacharya the teacher and commander in chief  to inform the real situation. Thus even if Duryodhana was a good diplomat he could not save the fear he felt when he saw the military arrangement of the pandavas.

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Bhagvad-Gita Chapter one SLoka 1

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DHRATRASHTRA UVACHA

DHARAMKSHETRE  KURUKSHETRE  SAMAVETA  YUYUTSAVAH

MAMAKAH   PANDAVA  KAIVA  KIMAKURVATA  SANJAYA

MEANING

 Dhratrashtra said: O Sanjay after my sons and the sons of Pandu assembled in the place of pilgrimage at Kurukshetra desiring to fight, what did they do?

explanation

  As Dhratrashtra was blind and he himself could not see the happenings of war due to this he was  dependent on Sanjay his secretory who was blessed with divine sight so as he was able to see that war while sitting in the chamber of Dhratrashtra just as these days we are able to see  the direct telecast of any sporting event or alike by the use of satellite, as such the divine crystallite was given to Sanjay.

  In the Gita mahatamya( Glorification of Gita) it has been said that one should read Bhagvad Gita with help of a true devotee of Lord Krishna and try to understand without personally motivated interpretations. The example of clear understanding is there in Gita itself, in the way the teaching is understood by Arjuna, Who Heard the Gita directly from the lord. If someone is fortunate enough to understand the Bhagvad Gita in that line of disciplic succession without motivated interpretation, then he surpasses all studies of vedic wisdom and all scriptures of the world. One will find in the Bhagvat Gita all that is contained in other scriptures but the reader will find things which are not present elsewhere. That is the specific standard of the Gita. it is the perfect theistic science because it is directly spoken by supreme Personality of Godhead Lord Krishna.

    Here both the pandavas and the sons of Dhratrashtra belong to the same family, but Dhratrashtra s mind is disclosed herein. He deliberately claimed only his sons as kurus and he separated the sons of Pandu from the family heritage. More over Dhratrashtra is worried about his sons because he knows that Lord Krishna is with Pandavas, that is why he asks Sanjay "what did they do"

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Bhagvad-Gita -INTRODUCTION

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The present effort of narrating the Bhagvad - Gita is in the continuation of many previous efforts of giving the mankind the real meaning of Gita to make their life better. Here in this effort We will try to give explanations for most of the original verses of Srimad Bhagvat Gita.

Srimad Bhagvat Gita was narrated by Lord Krishna in the Battlefield of Mahabharata (The Greatest war ever hap penned in this material world) in the battle field of kurukshetra. The war of those days were fought differently as they are fought today. Those were war on principles . That the armies would start fighting with the break of the dawn and with the dusk the war used to come to a halt after which they were no more enemies and soldiers of both armies would sit together eat together and will be close to each other till the outbreak of next dawn.

Grounds of war /Setting the scene: - In fact Srimad Bhagvat Gita is a chapter of the MAHABHARTA Epic Sanskrit history of the ancient world. Around five thousands years ago this greatest ever fought battle happened on the battle field of Kurukshetra, in the beginning of that Lord Krishna spoke Bhagvad-gita to his friend and devotee Arjuna. their discourse one of the greatest philosophical and religious dialogues known to men- took place just before the onset of war, a great fratricidal conflict between the hundred sons of Dhratrashtra and on the opposite side their cousins the Pandavas, or sons of Pandu.

Backstory:- Dhratrashtra and Pandu were brothers born in Kuru dynasty Descending from King Bharata, former ruler of the earth. Beacause Dhratrashtra the eleder brother was born blind the throne that otherwise would have been his was passed down to the younger brother Pandu.

When Pandu died at an early age hisn five children came under the care of Dhratrashtra who was the made an officiating king. Thus the sons of Dhratrashtra known as kaurvaas ands sons of Pandu known as Pandavas all were brought up in the same royal household. All were trained in the military arts by the expert Drona and counseled by the revered grandfather of the clan Bhisma.

But there was another side of the story. The blind and weak minded Dhratrashtra wanted his own sons not those of panduyto inherit the kingdom. So Duryodhana, with dhratrashtra's consent, plotted many times to kill the young sons of Pandu. But it was only by careful protection of their uncle Vidur and cousin Lord Krishna that the pandavad were saved every time.
       Ultimately, however the clever Duryodhan challenged the pandavas to a gambling match. In the course of that fateful tournament, Duryodhana and his brothers took possession of Draupdi the chaste and devoted wife of pandavas and insultingle tried to strip her naked ibefore the entire assembly of princes and kings. This was the divine intervention of Lord Krishna that saved her but the gambling which was rigged cheated the pandavas of theis kingdomand forced them into thirteen years of exile.
      Upon returning from the exile the pandavas rightfully requested their kingdom from Duryodhana, who bluntly refused to yield it. Dutybound as princes to serve in public administration the five pandavas reduced their request to a nere five villages . But Duryodhana arrogantly replied that he wouldn't spare them enopugh land into which they can drive a needle-head. This made the war inevitable.
       Nonetheless as the princes of the world divided some siding with the sons of dhratrashtra, others with the pandavas, Krishna himself took the role of an ambassador for the pandavas and went to the court of Dhratrashtra to plead for peace. When his pleas were refused war was now certain.
        Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, offered to entered the war according to the desire of the antagonists. As god he would not personally fight but whoever so desired might avail himself of Krishnas army and other side could have Krishna himself as an advisotr and helper. Duryodhana the political genius snatched at Krishnas armed forces while the Pandavas were equally eager to have Krishna himself. 
        In this way Krishna became the charioteer of Arjuna, Taking it upon Himself to drive fabled bowman's chariot. This brings us to the point at which Bhagvad-Gita begins, with the two armies arrayed ready for combat .
            From now onwards every day we will be writing and explaininbg the slokas of srimadbhagvadgita.
and the methodololgy will be fist the sloka then the meaning thereafter it will be followed by explanations

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