Hrishikesha, the conqueror of the senses (Lord Krishna), who blew the Panchajanya, symbolizes control over the five senses. Dhananjaya, another name for Arjuna, blew the Devadatta conch.
Certainly blessed, the boy inexplicably had a ‘Mani’ (gem) on his forehead that protected him from evil spirits. Training with the Pandavas Ashwatthama grew up poor until Drona was asked to teach the ...