Bhagavad Gita · Verse 1.19
Chapter 1: Arjuna Vishada Yoga (अर्जुनविषादयोगः)
(Sanjaya said)
स घोषो धार्तराष्ट्राणां हृदयानि व्यदारयत् । नभश्च पृथिवीं चैव तुमुलोऽभ्यनुनादयन् ॥१९॥
sa ghoṣo dhārtarāṣṭrāṇāṃ hṛdayāni vyadārayat | nabhaśca pṛthivīṃ caiva tumulo'bhyanunādayan ||19||
Complete Shloka Translation
That tremendous sound echoed through sky and earth and tore into the hearts of Dhritarashtra's sons.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| सः | saḥ | that |
| घोषः | ghoṣaḥ | earth-shaking tumult / reverberation |
| धार्तराष्ट्राणाम् | dhārtarāṣṭrāṇām | of the sons of Dhritarashtra (the Kauravas) |
| हृदयानि | hṛdayāni | hearts and minds |
| व्यदारयत् | vyadārayat | shattered and rent asunder |
| नभः | nabhaḥ | the sky / vault of heaven |
| च | ca | and |
| पृथिवीम् | pṛthivīm | the earth |
| च एव | ca eva | also certainly |
| तुमुलः | tumulaḥ | tumultuous resonance |
| अभ्यनुनादयन् | abhyanunādayan | resounding and echoing throughout |
that
earth-shaking tumult / reverberation
of the sons of Dhritarashtra (the Kauravas)
hearts and minds
shattered and rent asunder
the sky / vault of heaven
and
the earth
also certainly
tumultuous resonance
resounding and echoing throughout
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The image of pierced hearts describes the force of the sound on morale, not a literal wound. Sanjaya reports an emotional effect before any philosophical argument has begun.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"The Pandava response has a disturbing effect on the opposing side."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How does the atmosphere around me affect my judgment?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Psychological Impact of Moral Conviction: The thunderous sound shattered the hearts of the Kauravas. When action is backed by righteousness (Dharma) and truth, it carries an inherent psychological power that disarms unjust arrogance.