तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व जित्वा शत्रून्भुङ् क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम् | मयैवैते निहता: पूर्वमेव निमित्तमात्रं भव सव्यसाचिन् || 33 || |
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“Therefore, arise, O Arjuna, and attain glory. Conquer your enemies and enjoy a prosperous kingdom. By My arrangement, they are already slain. Be a mere instrument, O wielder of the bow.”
Commentary:
ord Krishna encourages Arjuna to rise and fulfill his warrior duties. Krishna advises Arjuna to fight and emerge victorious over his enemies, thus acquiring fame and a prosperous kingdom. He assures Arjuna that those enemies who stand against him have already been defeated by His divine arrangement.
Krishna reminds Arjuna that he is merely an instrument in the grand scheme of things. He urges Arjuna to let go of his attachments, doubts, and fears, and to perform his righteous duty as a warrior. Krishna emphasizes that the outcome of the battle is already determined by divine will and that Arjuna should act as a skilled archer, focusing on his duty without being swayed by personal desires or aversions.
The verse highlights the concept of surrendering to the divine will and recognizing that one is not the sole doer of actions. Krishna encourages Arjuna to understand his role as a participant in the cosmic plan and to act in alignment with that higher purpose. By doing so, Arjuna can fulfill his duty without being burdened by the attachment to the outcome.
This verse serves as a reminder that while individuals are responsible for their actions, the ultimate results are influenced by a higher power. It encourages individuals to act selflessly, with a sense of duty and surrender to the divine will.