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Sloka (Verse): द्रुपदो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्वशः पृथिवीपते । सौभद्रश्च महाबाहुः शङ्खान्दध्मुः पृथक् पृथक् ॥१८॥ Drupado draupadeyāś ca sarvaśaḥ pṛthivī-pate । Saubhadraś ca mahā-bāhuḥ śaṅkhān dadhmuḥ pṛthak pṛthak ॥18॥ Word-by-Word Meaning: drupadaḥ — King Drupada draupadeyāḥ — the sons of Draupadi ca — and sarvaśaḥ — all pṛthivī-pate — O King (addressing Dhritarashtra) saubhadraḥ — the son of Subhadra (Abhimanyu) ca — and mahā-bāhuḥ — mighty-armed śaṅkhān — conchshells dadhmuḥ — blew pṛthak pṛthak — each separately Translation: O King, Drupada, the sons of Draupadi, and the mighty-armed son of Subhadra, Abhimanyu — all of them blew their respective conchshells. Purport In this verse, Sanjaya conveys an important message to the blind King Dhritarashtra. He is not merely listing the great warriors on the side of the Pandavas, but subtly indicating how wrong Dhritarashtra's policies and decisions had been, and how terrible the consequences were ...

Today Date - 14 February 2026 Day - Saturday 1. Festivals & Observances Today, 14 February 2026, is globally recognized as Valentine's Day, a celebration of love and affection observed in many countries. While it is not a traditional Indian festival, the day is widely celebrated among the youth and urban communities across India. In some Indian states, this day is observed differently. Parents' Worship Day (Matru Pitru Poojan Divas) is celebrated on 14 February in certain regions as an alternative to Valentine's Day. This initiative encourages people to honour and worship their parents rather than following Western traditions. From a spiritual perspective, every day is an opportunity to express genuine love. As taught in the Bhagavad Gita, true love begins with devotion to the Supreme Lord and extends to all living beings. Whether one celebrates Valentine's Day, Parents' Day, or simply treats it as an ordinary Saturday, what matters is that the d...

Sloka (Verse): काश्यश्च परमेष्वासः शिखण्डी च महारथः । धृष्टद्युम्नो विराटश्च सात्यकिश्चापराजितः ॥१७॥ kāśyaśca parameṣvāsaḥ śikhaṇḍī ca mahā-rathaḥ । dhṛṣṭadyumno virāṭaśca sātyakiścāparājitaḥ ॥17॥ Word-by-Word Meaning: kāśyaḥ — the King of Kashi ca — and parama-iṣu-āsaḥ — the great archer śikhaṇḍī — Shikhandi ca — and mahā-rathaḥ — the great warrior dhṛṣṭadyumnaḥ — Dhrishtadyumna virāṭaḥ — Virata ca — and sātyakiḥ — Satyaki ca — and aparājitaḥ — the unconquered, invincible Translation: The great archer King of Kashi and the mighty warrior Shikhandi, and Dhrishtadyumna and Virata and the unconquered Satyaki — all of them blew their respective conchshells. Purport In this verse, Sanjaya mentions five more powerful warriors from the Pandava side who announced the commencement of battle by blowing their respective conchshells. Each warrior has his own unique characteristics and history, which made the battle of Kurukshetra even more significa...

Today Date - 13 February 2026 Day - Friday 1. Festivals & Observances Today, 13 February 2026, marks an important spiritual observance in the Hindu calendar known as Vijaya Ekadashi. This sacred day falls on the eleventh day (Ekadashi Tithi) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in His Govinda form. Devotees across India observe fasting and offer prayers, seeking blessings for victory, success, and the removal of obstacles from their lives. The word "Vijaya" means victory. According to the Padma Purana, Lord Brahma told Narada Muni that observing this Ekadashi brings success in all endeavours and helps eliminate hurdles on the path to spiritual progress. The devotion and discipline practised on this day purify the mind and body, preparing devotees for higher consciousness. Today is also recognized globally as World Radio Day. This international observance celebrates radio as a powerful medium for communication, educatio...

Sloka (Verse): अनन्तविजयं राजा कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिरः । नकुलः सहदेवश्च सुघोषमणिपुष्पकौ ॥१६॥ anantavijayaṁ rājā kuntī-putro yudhiṣṭhiraḥ । nakulaḥ sahadevaś ca sughoṣa-maṇipuṣpakau ॥16॥ Word-by-Word Meaning: anantavijayam — the conch named Anantavijaya rājā — the king kuntī-putraḥ — the son of Kunti yudhiṣṭhiraḥ — Yudhishthira nakulaḥ — Nakula sahadevaḥ — Sahadeva ca — and sughoṣa-maṇipuṣpakau — the conches named Sughosa and Manipushpaka Translation: King Yudhishthira, the son of Kunti, blew his conchshell, the Anantavijaya, and Nakula and Sahadeva blew the Sughosa and Manipushpaka. Purport In this verse, three great warriors from the Pandava side — King Yudhishthira, Nakula, and Sahadeva — are announcing the commencement of battle through their conch sounds. These conch blasts are not merely battle signals but rather divine declarations of the establishment of righteousness and the destruction of unrighteousness. Yudhishthira is specifically a...

Today Date - 12 February 2026 Day - Thursday 1. Festivals & Observances Today, 12 February 2026, holds spiritual significance in India as Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti is observed across many parts of the country, particularly by followers of Arya Samaj. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of the great social reformer and founder of Arya Samaj, who dedicated his life to reviving Vedic knowledge and reforming society. As per the official Central Government Holiday List 2026 released by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), this day is listed as a Restricted Holiday. Central Government employees may avail this as one of their two optional holidays during the year. From a spiritual perspective, even seemingly ordinary days offer profound opportunities for self-discipline and divine remembrance. As taught in the Bhagavad Gita, every moment can become sacred when we dedicate our actions to the Supreme Lord with devotion and awareness. 2. Spec...

Sloka (Verse): पाञ्चजन्यं हृषीकेशो देवदत्तं धनञ्जयः । पौण्ड्रं दध्मौ महाशङ्खं भीमकर्मा वृकोदरः ॥१५॥ Pāñcajanyaṁ hṛṣīkeśo devadattaṁ dhanañjayaḥ । Pauṇḍraṁ dadhmau mahā-śaṅkhaṁ bhīma-karmā vṛkodaraḥ ॥15॥ Word-by-Word Meaning: pāñcajanyam — the conchshell named Panchajanya hṛṣīkeśaḥ — Lord Krishna, the master of all senses devadattam — the conchshell named Devadatta dhanañjayaḥ — Arjuna, the conqueror of wealth pauṇḍram — the conchshell named Paundra dadhmau — blew mahā-śaṅkham — the great conchshell bhīma-karmā — one who performs herculean tasks vṛkodaraḥ — Bhima, the voracious eater and slayer of demons Translation: Lord Krishna blew His conchshell named Panchajanya; Arjuna blew his conchshell named Devadatta; and Bhima, the performer of herculean tasks, blew his great conchshell named Paundra. Purport In this verse, Lord Krishna is addressed as "Hrishikesha" . This name carries profound significance. "Hrishikesha" means the...

Today Date - 11 February 2026 Day - Wednesday 1. Festivals & Observances Today, 11 February 2026, is not marked by any major Hindu festival or religious observance across India. The month of February brings important celebrations later in the month, including Maha Shivratri as per the lunar calendar, but the 11th itself remains a regular day in the Hindu religious calendar. However, this date holds global significance as International Day of Women and Girls in Science , established by the United Nations to promote equal access and participation of women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields. From a spiritual perspective, even ordinary days carry profound meaning. As the Bhagavad Gita teaches, we should remember the Supreme Lord at all times, not only during festivals. Regular days like this remind us that devotion is a daily practice. Each moment offers an opportunity to live with awareness, integrity, and service to others—qualities ...

Sloka (Verse): ततः श्वेतैर्हयैर्युक्ते महति स्यन्दने स्थितौ। माधवः पाण्डवश्चैव दिव्यौ शङ्खौ प्रदध्मतुः॥१४॥ Tataḥ śvetair hayair yukte mahati syandane sthitau। Mādhavaḥ pāṇḍavaś caiva divyau śaṅkhau pradadhmatuḥ॥14॥ Word-by-Word Meaning: tataḥ — thereafter, then śvetaiḥ — by white hayaiḥ — by horses yukte — yoked mahati — in a great syandane — in the chariot sthitau — situated, seated mādhavaḥ — Madhava (Lord Krishna, the consort of the goddess of fortune) pāṇḍavaḥ — the son of Pandu (Arjuna) ca — and eva — certainly divyau — transcendental, divine śaṅkhau — conchshells pradadhmatuḥ — blew, sounded Translation: Thereafter, Lord Krishna and Arjuna, both seated in a great chariot yoked with white horses, blew their transcendental conchshells. Purport On the battlefield of Kurukshetra, when Bhishmadev blew his conchshell and inspired enthusiasm among the Kaurava forces, the Pandava side did not remain silent. Lord Krishna and Arjuna both ...