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Shloka 11.33
तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व जित्वा शत्रून् भुङ्क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम् | मयैवैते निहताः पूर्वमेव निमित्तमात्रं भव सव्यसाचिन् ||११-३३||
tasmāttvamuttiṣṭha yaśo labhasva jitvā śatrūn bhuṅkṣva rājyaṃ samṛddham . mayaivaite nihatāḥ pūrvameva nimittamātraṃ bhava savyasācin ||11-33||
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The Translation

“Therefore, stand up and attain glory! Conquer your enemies and enjoy a prosperous kingdom. These warriors have already been slain by Me alone; be you merely an instrument, O ambidextrous archer.”

Commentary & Insights

Since the fate of the warriors is already decided by Time, Krishna commands Arjuna to stand up, fight, and claim his victory, acting as a mere instrument of the divine plan.

Practical Application
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Before starting a difficult task today, say to yourself: 'I am a channel for this work.' Perform it with absolute focus, letting go of self-consciousness.

Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
  • What does it mean to be a 'mere instrument' (nimitta-mātram) of the Divine? How does this mindset remove stress, performance anxiety, and pride from our work?
  • If everything is predetermined (nihatāḥ pūrvam eva), why does Krishna still ask Arjuna to stand up and fight? Why is our effort necessary if the outcome is already decided?

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11.33
तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व जित्वा शत्रून् भुङ्क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम्