Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Conch-shells


Bhagavad - Gita 1.19

The blowing of these different conch-shells became uproarious. Vibrating both in the sky and on the earth, it shattered the hearts of the sons of Dhritarastra.

Purport

When Bhisma and the others on the side of Duryodhana blew their respective conch-shells, there was no heart-breaking on the part of the Pandavas. Such occurrences are not mentioned, but in this particular verse it is mentioned that the hearts of the sons of Dhritarastra were shattered by the sounds vibrated by the Pandavas’ party. This is due to the Pandavas and their confidence in Lord Krishna. One who takes shelter of the Supreme Lord has nothing to fear, even in the midst of the greatest calamity.


- A.C Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaj