Chapter 11 Verse 33
Viśhwarūp Darśhan Yog
तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व जित्वा शत्रून् भुङ्क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम्। मयैवैते निहताः पूर्वमेव निमित्तमात्रं भव सव्यसाचिन्।।11.33।।
tasmāt tvam uttiṣhṭha yaśho labhasva jitvā śhatrūn bhuṅkṣhva rājyaṁ samṛiddham mayaivaite nihatāḥ pūrvam eva nimitta-mātraṁ bhava savya-sāchin
Word Meanings
| tasmāt | therefore |
| tvam | you |
| uttiṣhṭha | arise |
| yaśhaḥ | honor |
| labhasva | attain |
| jitvā | conquer |
| śhatrūn | foes |
| bhuṅkṣhva | enjoy |
| rājyam | kingdom |
| samṛiddham | prosperous |
| mayā | by me |
| eva | indeed |
| ete | these |
| nihatāḥ | slain |
| pūrvam | already |
| eva nimitta-mātram | only an instrument |
| bhava | become |
| savya-sāchin | Arjun, the one who can shoot arrows with both hands |
Translation
Therefore, stand up and obtain fame. Conquer the enemies and enjoy the unparalleled kingdom. Verily, by Me they have already been slain; be thou a mere instrument, O Arjuna.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Krishna tells Arjuna to rise and do his duty with courage. The outer enemies and the outcome are already under the divine will, so Arjuna’s task is to act, not to cling to results.
Philosophically, this teaches surrender and humility: be an instrument of a greater purpose rather than driven by ego. It also points inward — the real battles are often with fear, doubt, and attachment; overcoming these lets you claim your true “kingdom” of peace and right action.
Life Application
- Start your needed task today without waiting for perfect conditions; focus on effort, not outcomes.
- Remember that some things are beyond your control; do your best and let go of attachment to results.
- Treat your work as service: stay humble, accept guidance, and offer the results to a purpose larger than yourself.
Reflection Question
What is one duty I am avoiding out of fear or attachment, and what small step can I take now to begin?