Gita Bhashya -Sankara 12

Shri Sankara's Gita Bhashya

(Sri Sankaracharya's Commentary on the Gita)

CHAPTER -1

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Sa ghoso Dhārtarāstranām hrdayāni vyadārayat
Nabhaśca prthivim caiva tumulo vyanunādayan

19. That tumultuous sound, reverberating through heaven and earth, rent the hearts of Dhrtarastra's sons (and of others on their side).

Atha vyavasthitān-drstvā Dhāftarāstfān-Kapidhvajah
Pravrtte śastra-sampāte dhanur-udyamya Pāndavah
Hrsīkeśam tadā vākyam-idam-āha mahīpate

20. Thereafter, O King, seeing your sons arrayedagainst him and the flight of missiles about to begin, the Monkey-bannered"[1] son of Pāndu raised his bow, and then spoke these words to Hrsīkeśa—

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References and Context

  1. The monkey-hero Hanumān graced Arjuna's flag with his living presence, in accordance with his promise to Bhima, striking terror in the enemy forces frequently by his loud roars. He is also counted as a chajivin.