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Who could understand the inner meaning of Duryodhana's heart?
Who could understand the inner meaning of Duryodhana's heart?
- Duryodhana himself
- No one
- The Supreme Lord Krsna
- The grandsire of the Kuru dynasty (correct)
What did the grandsire do to cheer Duryodhana?
What did the grandsire do to cheer Duryodhana?
- He recited a prayer
- He blew his conchshell loudly (correct)
- He told a joke
- He played a musical instrument
What was the duty of Duryodhana despite having no chance of victory?
What was the duty of Duryodhana despite having no chance of victory?
- To negotiate for peace
- To run away from the battle
- To conduct the fight (correct)
- To surrender
What did the blowing of the conchshell symbolize?
What did the blowing of the conchshell symbolize?
What was the significance of the conchshells blown by the Pandavas?
What was the significance of the conchshells blown by the Pandavas?
Which Pandava is known as Vrkodara and why?
Which Pandava is known as Vrkodara and why?
Why were the conchshells blown by the Pandavas significant?
Why were the conchshells blown by the Pandavas significant?
Who was predestined to lose the battle according to the message announced by the sounds of the conchshells?
Who was predestined to lose the battle according to the message announced by the sounds of the conchshells?
Why were there no such credits on the other side in the battle?
Why were there no such credits on the other side in the battle?
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Study Notes
Understanding Duryodhana's Heart
- Only Lord Krishna could understand the inner meaning of Duryodhana's heart.
Grandsire's Action
- The grandsire, Bhishma, tried to cheer Duryodhana by saying that even though the Pandavas were heroic, they would eventually be defeated.
Duryodhana's Duty
- Despite having no chance of victory, Duryodhana's duty was to fight, as per the warrior's code.
Conchshell Symbolism
- The blowing of the conchshell symbolized the beginning of the war.
Pandavas' Conchshells
- The conchshells blown by the Pandavas signified that they were ready for battle.
- The significance of the conchshells blown by the Pandavas was that they were a call to arms and a declaration of their bravery.
Vrkodara
- Bhima, one of the Pandavas, is also known as Vrkodara, which means "wolf-bellied," due to his immense strength and bravery.
Significance of Conchshells
- The conchshells blown by the Pandavas were significant because they announced their readiness for battle and challenged the Kauravas to fight.
Fate of the Battle
- According to the message announced by the sounds of the conchshells, Duryodhana was predestined to lose the battle.
- There were no such credits on the other side in the battle because the Kauravas did not blow their conchshells, indicating their lack of bravery and readiness for battle.
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