Shloka 29
Yudhiṣṭhira’s Rājasūya Resolve and the Slaying of Jarāsandha
असौ वृकोदर: पार्थस्तस्य भ्रातार्जुनो ह्ययम् । अनयोर्मातुलेयं मां कृष्णं जानीहि ते रिपुम् ॥ २९ ॥
asau vṛkodaraḥ pārthas tasya bhrātārjuno hy ayam anayor mātuleyaṁ māṁ kṛṣṇaṁ jānīhi te ripum
وہ سامنے پرتھا کا بیٹا بھیم ہے اور یہ اس کا بھائی ارجن۔ اور میں ان دونوں کا ماموں زاد، کرشن ہوں— مجھے اپنا دشمن جان۔
FAQs
In this verse, Krishna openly identifies Himself to the opponent as the enemy, showing fearless leadership and a deliberate commitment to protect dharma and His devotees.
Krishna is revealing the identity and alliance of the Pandavas and Himself, establishing the challenge and making clear that the confrontation is intentional, not accidental.
Act with clarity and integrity: name the problem honestly, stand with righteous allies, and face adversity without duplicity—while keeping the goal aligned with dharma.