Shloka 31
अर्जुनस्य दिग्विजयारम्भः — Arjuna Initiates the Northern Campaign and Secures Bhagadattta’s Tribute
त॑ राजानं तथा क्लान्तं दृष्टवा राजज्जनार्दन: । उवाच भीमकर्माणं भीम॑ सम्बोधयन्निव,राजन! उसे इस प्रकार थका देख भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण भयानक कर्म करनेवाले भीमसेनको समझाते हुए-से बोले--
taṁ rājānaṁ tathā klāntaṁ dṛṣṭvā rājan-janārdanaḥ | uvāca bhīma-karmāṇaṁ bhīmaṁ sambodhayann iva ||
Melihat raja itu terlalu letih, Janārdana (Śrī Kṛṣṇa) pun berkata kepada Bhīma, pelaku perbuatan yang menggerunkan, seolah-olah membangkitkan dan menasihatinya dengan lembut.
श्रीकृष्ण उवाच
Educational Q&A
In moments of fatigue and pressure, righteous action is sustained by clear-headed guidance. Kṛṣṇa’s speech posture—‘as if awakening’—highlights ethical leadership: restoring resolve and directing strength (Bhīma’s formidable power) toward dharma rather than impulsive reaction.
Kṛṣṇa observes the king in a state of exhaustion and then addresses Bhīma. The verse functions as a transition into counsel: Kṛṣṇa prepares to steady Bhīma and shape the next course of action through instruction.