droṇaṁ cha bhīṣhmaṁ cha jayadrathaṁ cha
karṇaṁ tathānyān api yodha-vīrān
mayā hatāṁs tvaṁ jahi mā vyathiṣhṭhā
yudhyasva jetāsi raṇe sapatnān
droṇam — Dronacharya;
cha — and;
bhīṣhmam — Bheeshma;
cha — and;
jayadratham — Jayadratha;
cha — and;
karṇam — Karn;
tathā — also;
anyān — others;
api — also;
yodha-vīrān — brave warriors;
mayā — by me;
hatān — already killed;
tvam — you;
jahi — slay;
mā — not;
vyathiṣhṭhāḥ — be disturbed;
yudhyasva — fight;
jetā asi — you shall be victorious;
raṇe — in battle;
sapatnān — enemies
In this verse, Lord Krishna is speaking to Arjuna and assuring him that many powerful warriors on the other side, like Dronacharya, Bheeshma, Jayadratha, and Karna, have already been defeated, according to the divine plan. This means that in the bigger picture, these enemies are already taken care of by Krishna's will. Now, Krishna encourages Arjuna to focus on his duty as a warrior and to engage in battle without fear or hesitation.
This message conveys a deep lesson about faith and surrendering to a higher power. It suggests that sometimes, even when we feel overwhelmed by challenges or when the odds seem against us, there is a plan at play that we might not immediately see. Krishna, representing this higher power, has already ensured that the most significant opponents Arjuna faces are already dealt with, hence he should not let fear stand in his way.
Krishna implies that Arjuna's job is only to fight in the battle because the victory is already ensured for him. It's like a manager assuring you that all the hurdles are cleared and you just need to give your best in the final effort with confidence. Doing one's duty is a key part of this message. Arjuna, as a warrior, must do what is required of him, which is to fight bravely.
The interpretation also emphasizes a connection with Krishna consciousness. This means recognizing and honoring a greater power or the divine, which, for Arjuna, is Krishna himself. By trusting in this divine wisdom and acting upon it, we can navigate through life's challenges more effectively. Just as Arjuna is called to fight, we, in our lives, must also act in alignment with our duties and responsibilities, trusting that there is a larger plan at work that will guide us through difficulties.