Chapter 1, Verse 14
तत: श्वेतैर्हयैर्युक्ते महति स्यन्दने स्थितौ | माधव: पाण्डवश्चैव दिव्यौ शङ्खौ प्रदध्मतु: ॥14॥
tataḥ śvetair hayair yukte mahati syandane sthitau | mādhavaḥ pāṇḍavaś caiva divyau śaṅkhau pradadhmatuḥ ||14||
"Then, Madhava (Krishna) and the son of Pandu (Arjuna), stationed in their magnificent chariot with white horses attached to it, loudly blew their divine conchs."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.14 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.14 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In response to the Kaurava army's roar, Lord Krishna (Madhava) and Arjuna (Pandava) signaled their presence. The use of the name 'Madhava' is significant as it refers to the husband of Lakshmi, implying that the Goddess of Fortune is on the side of the Pandavas. Their chariot, a gift from Agni, and the white horses symbolize purity and divine victory. This verse marks the shift in momentum toward the Pandavas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 1.14?
Then, Madhava (Krishna) and the son of Pandu (Arjuna), stationed in their magnificent chariot with white horses attached to it, loudly blew their divine conchs.