Chapter 1, Verse 15
पाञ्चजन्यं हृषीकेशो देवदत्तं धनञ्जय: | पौण्ड्रं दध्मौ महाशङ्खं भीमकर्मा वृकोदर: ॥15॥
pāñcajanyaṁ hṛṣīkeśo devadattaṁ dhanañjayaḥ | pauṇḍraṁ dadhmau mahā-śaṅkhaṁ bhīma-karmā vṛkodaraḥ
"Hrishikesha (Krishna) blew the conch Panchajanya; Dhananjaya (Arjuna) blew the Devadatta; and Vrikodara (Bhima), the performer of Herculean tasks, blew the great conch Paundra."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.15 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 1.15 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse identifies the specific names of the conch shells blown by the primary leaders of the Pandava army. Lord Krishna is addressed as 'Hrishikesha,' signifying His mastery over the senses and the minds of all beings. Arjuna is called 'Dhananjaya,' the conqueror of wealth, and Bhima is described as 'Vrikodara' (wolf-bellied) and 'Bhima-karma' (doer of formidable deeds), emphasizing his immense strength and capacity for action.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 1.15?
Hrishikesha (Krishna) blew the conch Panchajanya; Dhananjaya (Arjuna) blew the Devadatta; and Vrikodara (Bhima), the performer of Herculean tasks, blew the great conch Paundra.