After Abhimanyu’s death, Arjuna vowed to kill Jayadratha by the next sunset, or he would burn himself alive. Krishna knew the gravity of this promise. To help Arjuna, Krishna guided him to meditate on Shiva that evening, seeking divine protection.
At midnight, Krishna called his charioteer, Daruk. He instructed Daruk to prepare the chariot and weapons for tomorrow, ready for battle. Krishna was willing to break his own vow of not taking up arms to save Arjuna. He understood that justice must prevail, even at the cost of his own reputation.
Krishna’s dedication to Arjuna was unwavering. He would have fought the Kauravas himself if necessary. However, this ultimate sacrifice was not required. Krishna’s support gave Arjuna the strength and resolve he needed.
In the end, Arjuna succeeded in killing Jayadratha before sunset. Krishna’s wisdom, guidance, and readiness to sacrifice for the sake of justice is unimaginable. This highlights Krishna’s deep commitment to righteousness and his unyielding support for those who strive to uphold it.