ततः शङ्खाश्च भेर्यश्च पणवानकगोमुखाः। सहसैवाभ्यहन्यन्त स शब्दस्तुमुलोऽभवत्॥
tatah shankhash cha bheryash cha panava-anaka-gomukhah sahasaivabhyahanyanta sa shabdas tumulo'bhavat
Translation
After that, conches, kettledrums, tabors, trumpets, and cow-horns all sounded together and the combined sound was tremendous.
Commentary
The simultaneous sounding of various war instruments creates a tumultuous roar, symbolizing the unleashing of destructive forces. This cacophony stands in contrast to the divine conch sounds that follow.
courageactioncourage, strength