In Bhagavad Gita Adhyay 1, Shloka 15, Arjuna continues to describe the scene of the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war. He says:
पाञ्चजन्यं हृषीकेशो देवदत्तं धनञ्जयः। पौण्ड्रं दध्मौ महाशङ्खं भीमकर्मा वृकोदरः॥1.15ll
Transliteration: pāñcajanyaṁ hṛṣīkeśo devadattaṁ dhanañjayaḥ pauṇḍraṁ dadhmau mahāśaṅkhaṁ bhīma-karmā vṛkodaraḥ
Simple meaning: Hrishikesha (Lord Krishna) blew the conch shell named Panchajanya, and Arjuna blew the conch shell named Devadatta, while Bhima, the performer of incredible deeds, blew the great conch shell named Paundra.
In this shloka, Arjuna describes the conch shells blown by three prominent warriors on the Pandava side of the battlefield. Lord Krishna blew the conch shell named Panchajanya, which was said to have been created from the remains of the demon Shankha. Arjuna blew the conch shell named Devadatta, which was said to have belonged to the gods. Bhima, who was known for his strength and valor, blew the great conch shell named Paundra.
This shloka highlights the significance of conch shells in Indian mythology and how they were used in battle to inspire and motivate warriors. Each conch shell had its own unique name and story, and blowing them was believed to invoke the power and blessings of various deities. The blowing of the conch shells by these three prominent warriors created a sense of grandeur and drama on the battlefield, adding to the excitement and anticipation of the impending battle.
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