In Bhagavad Gita Adhyay 1, Shloka 16, Arjuna continues to describe the scene of the battlefield before the start of the Kurukshetra war. He says:
अनन्तविजयं राजा कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः। नकुलः सहदेवश्च सुघोषमणिपुष्पकौ॥
Transliteration: anantavijayaṁ rājā kuntī-putro yudhiṣṭhiraḥ nakulaḥ sahadevaśca sughoṣamaṇipuṣpakau
Simple meaning: King Yudhishthira, the son of Kunti, blew the conch shell named Anantavijaya, while Nakula and Sahadeva blew the conch shells named Sughosha and Manipushpaka respectively.
In this shloka, Arjuna describes the conch shells blown by three other prominent warriors on the Pandava side of the battlefield. Yudhishthira, who was the eldest among the Pandavas and the rightful heir to the throne, blew the conch shell named Anantavijaya, which means "endless victory." Nakula and Sahadeva, who were the youngest among the Pandavas and known for their bravery and loyalty, blew the conch shells named Sughosha and Manipushpaka, respectively.
This shloka highlights the significance of the conch shells as a symbol of power and victory. The blowing of the conch shells by these prominent warriors was a sign of their readiness for battle and their determination to emerge victorious. It also emphasizes the unity and strength of the Pandava army, as each warrior played their part in creating a sense of grandeur and anticipation on the battlefield.
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