Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 1 verse 16
Chapter 1 · Arjuna Vishada Yoga

Five Brothers United · Standing Together

अनन्तविजयं राजा कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः । नकुलः सहदेवश्च सुघोषमणिपुष्पकौ ।।16।।

ananta-vijayaṃ rājā kuntī-putro yudhiṣṭhiraḥ nakulaḥ sahadevaś ca sughoṣa-maṇipuṣpakau

Meaning

"King Yudhishthira, son of Kunti, blew the Ananta-vijaya; Nakula and Sahadeva blew the Sughosha and Manipushpaka."

Explanation

The remaining Pandava brothers each sound their own conch, completing the picture of five brothers united before battle.

Today's Life Lesson

There's quiet strength in showing up together with the people who matter to you.

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