Shloka 41
Yudhiṣṭhira’s Rājasūya Resolve and the Slaying of Jarāsandha
सञ्चिन्त्यारिवधोपायं भीमस्यामोघदर्शन: । दर्शयामास विटपं पाटयन्निव संज्ञया ॥ ४१ ॥
sañcintyārī-vadhopāyaṁ bhīmasyāmogha-darśanaḥ darśayām āsa viṭapaṁ pāṭayann iva saṁjñayā
وبعد أن دبّر وسيلة قتل العدو، أشار الربّ ذو الرؤية التي لا تخطئ إلى بهيم، فشقّ غصنًا صغيرًا من شجرة إلى نصفين كأنه علامةٌ وإيماء.
FAQs
In this verse, Kṛṣṇa is described as amogha-darśana—unfailing in insight—who, after considering the method to kill the enemy, signals Bhīma through a gesture (showing a branch as if to split it), indicating the decisive tactic.
The verse highlights Kṛṣṇa’s discreet guidance—he indicates the method nonverbally (saṁjñayā), suggesting a tactical, timely instruction during an intense conflict where direct speech may be unnecessary or impractical.
Act with discernment: reflect first (sañcintya), then communicate clearly—even subtly—so that action is effective, focused, and aligned with dharma rather than impulsive reaction.