Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 11.34

“Drona, Bhishma, Jayadratha, Karna, and other brave warriors are slain by Me; slay them without hesitation, fight, and you will conquer your enemies.”
Key Teaching: Krishna declares key warriors slain and urges Arjuna to fight.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga.
Description:
Krishna declares that Drona, Bhishma, Jayadratha, Karna, and other warriors are slain by him, urging Arjuna to fight without hesitation to conquer enemies. This verse, continuing 11.33, addresses Arjuna’s reluctance (2.9, 11.3). The themes of guidance, as Krishna instructs, dharma, as he reinforces Arjuna’s duty, and Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga, as he frames Arjuna’s role, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s fear of killing kin (1.28–46) contrasts with Duryodhana’s aggression (1.3–11). Krishna’s command supports Arjuna’s Kshatriya duty, aligning with Karma Yoga (2.47, 11.33), emphasizing divine predestination.

Philosophically, this verse addresses human hesitation before duty, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on action (2.47). Arjuna’s role reflects Krishna’s guidance overcoming reluctance. The theme of Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga underscores the Gita’s focus on divine will.

Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s words objectively, emphasizing their decisive clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s battles, where Krishna ordains victory. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers for performing duty with divine resolve, aligning with liberation.