Shloka 32
Vyāsa’s Vision, the Power of Bhāgavatam, and the Arrest of Aśvatthāmā
प्रजोपद्रवमालक्ष्य लोकव्यतिकरं च तम् । मतं च वासुदेवस्य सञ्जहारार्जुनो द्वयम् ॥ ३२ ॥
prajopadravam ālakṣya loka-vyatikaraṁ ca tam mataṁ ca vāsudevasya sañjahārārjuno dvayam
ജനങ്ങളുടെ ദുരിതവും ലോകങ്ങളുടെ നാശസൂചനയായ കലാപവും കണ്ടു, വാസുദേവന്റെ ഇച്ഛയും അറിഞ്ഞ്, അർജുനൻ ഉടൻ തന്നെ ഇരുവശത്തെയും ബ്രഹ്മാസ്ത്രങ്ങൾ പിൻവലിച്ചു.
The theory that the modern atomic bomb explosions can annihilate the world is a childish imagination. First of all, the atomic energy is not powerful enough to destroy the world. And secondly, ultimately it all rests on the supreme will of the Supreme Lord because without His will or sanction nothing can be built up or destroyed. It is foolish also to think that natural laws are ultimately powerful. Material nature’s law works under the direction of the Lord, as confirmed in the Bhagavad-gītā. The Lord says there that natural laws work under His supervision. The world can be destroyed only by the will of the Lord and not by the whims of tiny politicians. Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa desired that the weapons released by both Drauṇi and Arjuna be withdrawn, and it was carried out by Arjuna at once. Similarly, there are many agents of the all-powerful Lord, and by His will only can one execute what He desires.
FAQs
It shows that a righteous leader considers the welfare of the people and avoids actions that would further disturb society, even in moments of intense conflict.
Arjuna perceived the public distress and social disruption, and he aligned his action with the intention of Vāsudeva (Kṛṣṇa), choosing restraint over escalation.
Before acting in anger or revenge, consider the wider harm to others and choose the course that preserves peace, order, and spiritual integrity.