Shloka 6.44.12

चतुश्चत्वारिंशः सर्गः (Sarga 44): निशायुद्धम्, धूलिरुधिरप्रवाहः, इन्द्रजितो मायायुद्धम्

Devanagari script

ततोभेरीमृदङ्गानांपणवानांचनिस्स्वनः ।।।।शङ्खवेणुस्वनोन्मिश्रस्सम्भूवाद्भुतोपमः ।

Transliteration

tato bherīmṛdaṅgānāṃ paṇavānāṃ ca nissvanaḥ |

śaṅkhaveṇusvanonmiśraḥ sambhūvād adbhutopamaḥ ||6.44.12||

Translation

Then arose a wondrous uproar—kettledrums and mṛdaṅgas, paṇavas, and the blended sounds of conches and flutes.

Context

There arose wonderful sounds of musical instruments, the sounds of kettle drums, wooden drums, mixed with conchs and flutes.

Characters & Entities

• Bhērī (kettledrum)
• Mṛdaṅga (drum)
• Paṇava
• Śaṅkha (conch)
• Veṇu (flute)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma in epic warfare includes ordered signals and collective coordination; the instruments symbolize organized effort rather than chaotic violence, supporting right conduct through structure.

What is the narrative situation?

As night battle deepens, the battlefield fills with martial music and signals—drums, conches, and flutes.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Unity and discipline: the sounds imply coordinated ranks and shared resolve in pursuing the righteous objective.