Chapter 11, Verse 10 (Bhagavad Gita 11.10)
Chapter 11: Viśhwarūp Darśhan Yog – Yoga through Beholding the Cosmic Form of God
Sanskrit Shloka
अनेकवक्त्रनयनमनेकाद्भुतदर्शनम्। अनेकदिव्याभरणं दिव्यानेकोद्यतायुधम्
Transliteration
aneka-vaktra-nayanam anekādbhuta-darśhanam aneka-divyābharaṇaṁ divyānekodyatāyudham
Word Meanings
aneka—many; vaktra—faces; nayanam—eyes; aneka—many; adbhuta—wonderful; darśhanam—had a vision of; aneka—many; divya—divine; ābharaṇam—ornaments; divya—divine; aneka—many; udyata—uplifted; āyudham—weapons;
Translation
Possessing numerous mouths and eyes, displaying numerous wondrous visions, adorned with numerous divine ornaments, and holding aloft numerous divine weapons, He revealed that stupendous form.
Meaning & Commentary
In this profound moment, Bhagwan Shri Krishna unveils His Vishwarupa—the Universal Form—to Arjuna, shattering the illusion of His limited human appearance. This revelation demonstrates that Shri Krishna is the singular source of all existence, encompassing both the creator and the entire creation within His infinite being. For the seeker, this signifies that every atom and every event is contained within the Divine, urging one to surrender the limited ego to the Supreme Lord. By witnessing this, Arjuna is initiated into the truth that true liberation, or moksha, is attained not by worldly action, but by realizing the omnipresence of the Lord. Shri Krishna thus invites every soul to recognize His glory in all aspects of life, shifting focus from the temporary to the eternal.