Bhagavad Gita · Verse 1.18
Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga (अर्जुनविषादयोगः)
(Sanjaya said)
द्रुपदो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्वशः पृथिवीपते । सौभद्रश्च महाबाहुः शङ्खान्दध्मुः पृथक्पृथक् ॥१८॥
drupado draupadeyāśca sarvaśaḥ pṛthivīpate | saubhadraśca mahābāhuḥ śaṅkhāndadhmuḥ pṛthakpṛthak ||18||
Complete Shloka Translation
Drupada, all Draupadi's sons, and the mighty-armed son of Subhadra each blew their own conches, O lord of the earth.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| द्रुपदः | drupadaḥ | King Drupada of Panchala |
| द्रौपदेयाः | draupadeyāḥ | the five heroic sons of Draupadi |
| च | ca | and |
| सर्वशः | sarvaśaḥ | from every quarter |
| पृथिवीपते | pṛthivī-pate | O sovereign lord of the earth (Dhritarashtra) |
| सौभद्रः | saubhadraḥ | Abhimanyu (valiant son of Subhadra) |
| च | ca | and |
| महाबाहुः | mahā-bāhuḥ | the mighty-armed warrior |
| शङ्खान् | śaṅkhān | their respective conches |
| दध्मुः | dadhmuḥ | blew with full vigor |
| पृथक् पृथक् | pṛthak pṛthak | distinctly and separately |
King Drupada of Panchala
the five heroic sons of Draupadi
and
from every quarter
O sovereign lord of the earth (Dhritarashtra)
Abhimanyu (valiant son of Subhadra)
and
the mighty-armed warrior
their respective conches
blew with full vigor
distinctly and separately
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Sanjaya addresses Dhritarashtra as lord of the earth while completing the list begun earlier. The son of Subhadra is Abhimanyu, and the phrase about separate conches retains each fighter's participation.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Many distinct voices together form the Pandava army's response."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Can I value both individual participation and a shared effort?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Unified Commitment to a Shared Vision: All the kings, sons, and allies joined the chorus. When everyone aligns on the core mission, organizational momentum becomes unstoppable.