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Shloka 1.12 “To inspire Duryodhana, the grandsire Bhishma roared like a lion and blew his conch.” Key Teaching: Bhishma’s conch signals the war’s start, boosting morale. Theme: Conflict. Description: This verse marks a pivotal moment as Bhishma, the Kaurava commander, roars like a lion and blows his conch to inspire Duryodhana. Following Duryodhana’s strategic instructions […]

Shloka 1.11 “All of you, stationed in your respective positions, must fully protect Bhishma from all sides.” Key Teaching: Emphasizes strategic protection of the Kaurava commander, Bhishma. Theme: Conflict, Duty. Description: In this verse, Duryodhana concludes his address to Drona, instructing all Kaurava warriors to protect Bhishma, their commander, from all sides while stationed in