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gāṇḍīvaṁ — Arjuna's bow
A legendary bow from the Mahabharata which is said to be fashioned by Brahma for the purpose of safeguarding dharma. This sacred weapon was then passed along a line of succession consisting of both mortals and celestial beings, until it was finally entrusted to the Pandava warrior Arjuna. This weapon has a fearsome reputation in the story, and is worshipped by both mortals and celestial beings.

sraṁsate — is slipping

hastāt — from the hand

tvak — skin

chaiva — and indeed

paridahyate — is burning all over

na — not

cha — and
cha—and; eva—indeed

śhaknomy — am able

avasthātuṁ — remain steady
From avasthita (अवस्थित), which means "steady" or "firm of purpose"

bhramatīva — whirling like
bhramati—spin, wander or roam about; iva—like, comparable to

cha — and

me — my

manaḥ — mind