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Bhagavad Gita 11.33 — Tasmat Tvam Uttishtha

श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.३३ — तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ

🕉️ hindu·📿 11× repetitions·🕐 In the morning before undertaking duties, or when needing courage and resolve·📜 Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11, Verse 33

Also known as: tasmat tvam uttishtha yasho labhasva · nimitta matram bhava savyasachin · bhagavad gita 11.33 · gita 11 33 · be merely an instrument · mayaivaite nihatah purvam eva

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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ English සිංහල 𑌗𑍍𑌰𑌨𑍍𑌥

✦ Meaning

Within the revelation of the cosmic form, Krishna urges Arjuna to arise and do his duty as a warrior. He declares that the opposing warriors have, in truth, already been slain by the divine will; Arjuna is called to be merely an instrument (nimitta-matra) of that will. This profound verse teaches the secret of acting as God's instrument — performing one's duty wholeheartedly while recognising the Lord as the true doer.

Origin & Story

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11, Verse 33 · Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva) · Ancient (text compiled c. 5th–2nd century BCE)

In the eleventh chapter, Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga, having shown that the cosmic form is Time itself devouring all the warriors, Krishna calls Arjuna to arise and fight. He declares that the foes are already slain by the divine will and that Arjuna should be merely its instrument — a teaching at the heart of selfless, surrendered action.

✦ As told in scripture

This verse is cherished as the secret of the karma yogi: those who act as instruments of the Divine, the tradition teaches, accomplish great deeds effortlessly and remain untouched by the bondage of action, for the Lord Himself works through them.

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The Mantra

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तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व जित्वा शत्रून् भुङ्क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम्। मयैवैते निहताः पूर्वमेव निमित्तमात्रं भव सव्यसाचिन्॥

tasmāt tvam uttiṣhṭha yaśho labhasva jitvā śhatrūn bhuṅkṣhva rājyaṁ samṛiddham mayaivaite nihatāḥ pūrvam eva nimitta-mātraṁ bhava savya-sāchin

Meaning:Therefore arise and win glory! Conquer your enemies and enjoy a prosperous kingdom. These have already been slain by Me; be you merely an instrument, O Savyasachi (Arjuna).

Word-by-Word Meaning

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तस्मात्🔊tasmāttherefore

त्वम्🔊tvamyou

उत्तिष्ठ🔊uttiṣhṭhaarise; stand up

यशः लभस्व🔊yaśho labhasvaattain glory; win fame

जित्वा शत्रून्🔊jitvā śhatrūnhaving conquered the enemies

भुङ्क्ष्व🔊bhuṅkṣhvaenjoy

राज्यं समृद्धम्🔊rājyaṁ samṛiddhama prosperous kingdom

मया एव🔊mayā evaby Me alone

एते निहताः🔊ete nihatāḥthese have been slain

पूर्वम् एव🔊pūrvam evaalready; even before

निमित्तमात्रम्🔊nimitta-mātrammerely an instrument

भव🔊bhavabecome; be

सव्यसाचिन्🔊savya-sāchinO Savyasachi (Arjuna, who can shoot with both hands)

Benefits of Chanting Bhagavad Gita 11.33 — Tasmat Tvam Uttishtha

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Teaches the powerful ideal of becoming an instrument (nimitta) of the Divine

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Inspires courage to rise up and fulfil one's rightful duty

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Relieves the burden of doership by surrendering results to the Lord

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Encourages wholehearted action free from anxiety and ego

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Reminds the seeker that the divine will works through willing hands

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A motivating verse for facing challenges with faith and resolve

How to Chant Bhagavad Gita 11.33 — Tasmat Tvam Uttishtha

Repetitions11times

Best TimeIn the morning before undertaking duties, or when needing courage and resolve

Chant this verse when you must rise to a difficult duty. As you recite, embrace Krishna's call to 'be merely an instrument', offering your effort fully while trusting the Lord as the true doer behind all outcomes. Let it dissolve the anxiety of egoistic striving and replace it with courageous, surrendered action, knowing that you act as a willing instrument of the Divine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Krishna urges Arjuna to arise, win glory, conquer his enemies and enjoy the kingdom. He reveals that the opposing warriors have already been slain by the divine will, and calls Arjuna to be merely an instrument of that will.

'Nimitta-matram bhava' means 'become merely an instrument'. Krishna teaches Arjuna to act as an instrument of the divine will, performing his duty fully while recognising that the Lord is the real doer and the true power behind all events.

'Savyasachi' means one who can shoot arrows skilfully with both hands. Krishna addresses Arjuna by this heroic name to remind him of his prowess and to rouse him to rise and act as the great warrior he truly is.

It teaches the art of selfless action: doing one's duty with full effort while surrendering the sense of doership and the results to God. By becoming a willing instrument of the Divine, one acts powerfully yet remains free from ego and anxiety.