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Chapter 1: Arjuna's Sorrow - Verse 11,12 & 13

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King Duryodhana, concludes his dialogue with Drona. The valiant Great Grandfather and General of the Kaurava army, tries to boost Duryodhana's spirits.

Verse 11:

"ayanesu ca sarvesu yatha-bhagam avasthitah bhismam evabhiraksantu bhavantah sarva eva hi"

(11)Venerable sirs, please fully protect Bhisma, while occupying all the positions in different directions as allotted to you.
Explanation: Duryodhana felt that the very presence of Bhisma, the oldest and most valiant of the Kauravas, meant victory to his army.
He suggests that all his generals, while occupying their positions, must guard Bhisma. Bhisma could get too involved in fighting, that he could fail to protect himself.

Verse 12:

"tasya sanjanayan harsam kuru-vrddhah pitamahah simha-nadam vinadyoccaih sankham dadhmau pratapavan"

(12)Then the valiant great grandfather, Bhisma, seniormost of the Kauravas, roaring like a lion, blew the conch intending to cheer up Duryodhana.
Explanation: In order to rouse enthusiasm and joy in Duryodhana, Bhisma blows his conch loudly.
Being the oldest of the Kauravas, Bhisma knew that Duryodhana was depressed, for Krishna, the Supreme Being had taken the side of their enemies.

Verse 13:

"tatah sankhas ca bheryas ca panavanaka-gomukhah sahasaivabhyahanyanta sa sabdas tumulo bhavat"

(13)Suddenly after that, kettle drums, conchs and tabors, trumpets and horns blared forth. The sound was tumultuous.
Explanation: Immediately after Bhisma blew his conch, various musical instruments, like the conchs, tabors, kettle drums, trumpets and horns blared forth.
It gladdened and inspired Duryodhana. The Pandavas were not intimidated by it.

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