Shloka 41

Devanagari script

सञ्चिन्त्यारिवधोपायं भीमस्यामोघदर्शन: । दर्शयामास विटपं पाटयन्निव संज्ञया ॥ ४१ ॥

Transliteration

sañcintyārī-vadhopāyaṁ bhīmasyāmogha-darśanaḥ darśayām āsa viṭapaṁ pāṭayann iva saṁjñayā

Translation

Setelah memikirkan cara membunuh musuh, Tuhan yang penglihatan-Nya tidak pernah meleset memberi isyarat kepada Bhīma dengan membelah dua ranting kecil, seolah-olah sebagai tanda.

Synonyms

सञ्चिन्त्यhaving considered

अरि-वध-उपायम्means for killing the enemy

भीमस्यof Bhīma

अमोघ-दर्शनःwhose sight is unfailing

दर्शयामासshowed

विटपम्a branch

पाटयन्splitting

इवas if

संज्ञयाby a sign/gesture

Characters & Entities

Śrī Kṛṣṇa

Bhīmasena (Bhīma)

FAQs

What does the Srimad Bhagavatam say about Krishna’s strategy in defeating Jarasandha?

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.

Why did Krishna communicate to Bhima through a silent sign?

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.

Practical application of Krishna’s “silent guidance” in modern life?

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.