Sanjaya

Sanjaya

Divine Narrator

Minister and charioteer of King Dhritarashtra, blessed by the sage Vyasa with divine vision to witness and narrate the entirety of the Kurukshetra war. His faithful narration carries the words of the Gita to the world.

Speaking: Chapter 1, Verse 12

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Verse 12

Arjuna's Dilemma

The mighty grandsire Bhishma, the oldest of the Kuru dynasty, roared like a lion and blew his conchshell very loudly, increasing Duryodhana's joy.

Context & Meaning

Bhishma blew his conch shell to cheer Duryodhana and boost the army's morale.