Shloka 34
अर्जुनस्य दिग्विजयारम्भः — Arjuna Initiates the Northern Campaign and Secures Bhagadattta’s Tribute
एवमुक्त: स कृष्णेन पाण्डव: परवीरहा । जरासंधस्य तद् रूपं ज्ञात्वा चक्रे मतिं वधे,भगवान् श्रीकृष्णके ऐसा कहनेपर शत्रुवीरोंका नाश करनेवाले पाण्डुकुमार भीमसेनने जरासंधको थका हुआ जानकर उसके वधका विचार किया
evam uktaḥ sa kṛṣṇena pāṇḍavaḥ paravīrahā | jarāsandhasya tad rūpaṃ jñātvā cakre matiṃ vadhe ||
Thus addressed by Kṛṣṇa, Bhīmasena—the Pāṇḍava, slayer of enemy heroes—perceived Jarāsandha’s fatigue and weakening, and resolved in his mind to bring about Jarāsandha’s death.
श्रीकृष्ण उवाच
Educational Q&A
Discernment and timely resolve are essential in righteous action: after receiving guidance, one should assess the situation accurately and act decisively toward removing adharma, rather than acting impulsively.
After Krishna speaks, Bhima observes that Jarasandha has become weakened/tired and, recognizing this opening, forms the intention to kill him—advancing the Pandavas’ larger objective of eliminating Jarasandha’s oppressive power.