॥ ॐ श्री परमात्मने नमः ॥
अथैकादशोऽध्यायः । विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः
अर्जुन उवाच ।
मदनुग्रहाय परमं गुह्यमध्यात्मसंज्ञितम् ।
यत्त्वयोक्तं वचस्तेन मोहोऽयं विगतो मम ॥ ११-१॥
भवाप्ययौ हि भूतानां श्रुतौ विस्तरशो मया ।
त्वत्तः कमलपत्राक्ष माहात्म्यमपि चाव्ययम् ॥ ११-२॥
एवमेतद्यथात्थ त्वमात्मानं परमेश्वर ।
द्रष्टुमिच्छामि ते रूपमैश्वरं पुरुषोत्तम ॥ ११-३॥
मन्यसे यदि तच्छक्यं मया द्रष्टुमिति प्रभो ।
योगेश्वर ततो मे त्वं दर्शयात्मानमव्ययम् ॥ ११-४॥
श्रीभगवानुवाच ।
पश्य मे पार्थ रूपाणि शतशोऽथ सहस्रशः ।
नानाविधानि दिव्यानि नानावर्णाकृतीनि च ॥ ११-५॥
पश्यादित्यान्वसून्रुद्रानश्विनौ मरुतस्तथा ।
बहून्यदृष्टपूर्वाणि पश्याश्चर्याणि भारत ॥ ११-६॥
इहैकस्थं जगत्कृत्स्नं पश्याद्य सचराचरम् ।
मम देहे गुडाकेश यच्चान्यद् द्रष्टुमिच्छसि ॥ ११-७॥
न तु मां शक्यसे द्रष्टुमनेनैव स्वचक्षुषा ।
दिव्यं ददामि ते चक्षुः पश्य मे योगमैश्वरम् ॥ ११-८॥
सञ्जय उवाच ।
एवमुक्त्वा ततो राजन्महायोगेश्वरो हरिः ।
दर्शयामास पार्थाय परमं रूपमैश्वरम् ॥ ११-९॥
अनेकवक्त्रनयनमनेकाद्भुतदर्शनम् ।
अनेकदिव्याभरणं दिव्यानेकोद्यतायुधम् ॥ ११-१०॥
दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरं दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनम् ।
सर्वाश्चर्यमयं देवमनन्तं विश्वतोमुखम् ॥ ११-११॥
दिवि सूर्यसहस्रस्य भवेद्युगपदुत्थिता ।
यदि भाः सदृशी सा स्याद्भासस्तस्य महात्मनः ॥ ११-१२॥
तत्रैकस्थं जगत्कृत्स्नं प्रविभक्तमनेकधा ।
अपश्यद्देवदेवस्य शरीरे पाण्डवस्तदा ॥ ११-१३॥
ततः स विस्मयाविष्टो हृष्टरोमा धनञ्जयः ।
प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं कृताञ्जलिरभाषत ॥ ११-१४॥
अर्जुन उवाच ।
पश्यामि देवांस्तव देव देहे
सर्वांस्तथा भूतविशेषसङ्घान् ।
ब्रह्माणमीशं कमलासनस्थ-
मृषींश्च सर्वानुरगांश्च दिव्यान् ॥ ११-१५॥
अनेकबाहूदरवक्त्रनेत्रं
पश्यामि त्वां सर्वतोऽनन्तरूपम् ।
नान्तं न मध्यं न पुनस्तवादिं
पश्यामि विश्वेश्वर विश्वरूप ॥ ११-१६॥
किरीटिनं गदिनं चक्रिणं च
तेजोराशिं सर्वतो दीप्तिमन्तम् ।
पश्यामि त्वां दुर्निरीक्ष्यं समन्ताद्
दीप्तानलार्कद्युतिमप्रमेयम् ॥ ११-१७॥
त्वमक्षरं परमं वेदितव्यं
त्वमस्य विश्वस्य परं निधानम् ।
त्वमव्ययः शाश्वतधर्मगोप्ता
सनातनस्त्वं पुरुषो मतो मे ॥ ११-१८॥
अनादिमध्यान्तमनन्तवीर्य-
मनन्तबाहुं शशिसूर्यनेत्रम् ।
पश्यामि त्वां दीप्तहुताशवक्त्रं
स्वतेजसा विश्वमिदं तपन्तम् ॥ ११-१९॥
द्यावापृथिव्योरिदमन्तरं हि
व्याप्तं त्वयैकेन दिशश्च सर्वाः ।
दृष्ट्वाद्भुतं रूपमुग्रं तवेदं
लोकत्रयं प्रव्यथितं महात्मन् ॥ ११-२०॥
अमी हि त्वां सुरसङ्घा विशन्ति
केचिद्भीताः प्राञ्जलयो गृणन्ति ।
स्वस्तीत्युक्त्वा महर्षिसिद्धसङ्घाः
स्तुवन्ति त्वां स्तुतिभिः पुष्कलाभिः ॥ ११-२१॥
रुद्रादित्या वसवो ये च साध्या
विश्वेऽश्विनौ मरुतश्चोष्मपाश्च ।
गन्धर्वयक्षासुरसिद्धसङ्घा
वीक्षन्ते त्वां विस्मिताश्चैव सर्वे ॥ ११-२२॥
रूपं महत्ते बहुवक्त्रनेत्रं
महाबाहो बहुबाहूरुपादम् ।
बहूदरं बहुदंष्ट्राकरालं
दृष्ट्वा लोकाः प्रव्यथितास्तथाहम् ॥ ११-२३॥
नभःस्पृशं दीप्तमनेकवर्णं
व्यात्ताननं दीप्तविशालनेत्रम् ।
दृष्ट्वा हि त्वां प्रव्यथितान्तरात्मा
धृतिं न विन्दामि शमं च विष्णो ॥ ११-२४॥
दंष्ट्राकरालानि च ते मुखानि
दृष्ट्वैव कालानलसन्निभानि ।
दिशो न जाने न लभे च शर्म
प्रसीद देवेश जगन्निवास ॥ ११-२५॥
अमी च त्वां धृतराष्ट्रस्य पुत्राः
सर्वे सहैवावनिपालसङ्घैः ।
भीष्मो द्रोणः सूतपुत्रस्तथासौ
सहास्मदीयैरपि योधमुख्यैः ॥ ११-२६॥
वक्त्राणि ते त्वरमाणा विशन्ति
दंष्ट्राकरालानि भयानकानि ।
केचिद्विलग्ना दशनान्तरेषु
सन्दृश्यन्ते चूर्णितैरुत्तमाङ्गैः ॥ ११-२७॥
यथा नदीनां बहवोऽम्बुवेगाः
समुद्रमेवाभिमुखा द्रवन्ति ।
तथा तवामी नरलोकवीरा
विशन्ति वक्त्राण्यभिविज्वलन्ति ॥ ११-२८॥
यथा प्रदीप्तं ज्वलनं पतङ्गा
विशन्ति नाशाय समृद्धवेगाः ।
तथैव नाशाय विशन्ति लोका-
स्तवापि वक्त्राणि समृद्धवेगाः ॥ ११-२९॥
लेलिह्यसे ग्रसमानः समन्ताल्-
लोकान्समग्रान्वदनैर्ज्वलद्भिः ।
तेजोभिरापूर्य जगत्समग्रं
भासस्तवोग्राः प्रतपन्ति विष्णो ॥ ११-३०॥
आख्याहि मे को भवानुग्ररूपो
नमोऽस्तु ते देववर प्रसीद ।
विज्ञातुमिच्छामि भवन्तमाद्यं
न हि प्रजानामि तव प्रवृत्तिम् ॥ ११-३१॥
श्रीभगवानुवाच ।
कालोऽस्मि लोकक्षयकृत्प्रवृद्धो
लोकान्समाहर्तुमिह प्रवृत्तः ।
ऋतेऽपि त्वां न भविष्यन्ति सर्वे
येऽवस्थिताः प्रत्यनीकेषु योधाः ॥ ११-३२॥
तस्मात्त्वमुत्तिष्ठ यशो लभस्व
जित्वा शत्रून् भुङ्क्ष्व राज्यं समृद्धम् ।
मयैवैते निहताः पूर्वमेव
निमित्तमात्रं भव सव्यसाचिन् ॥ ११-३३॥
द्रोणं च भीष्मं च जयद्रथं च
कर्णं तथान्यानपि योधवीरान् ।
मया हतांस्त्वं जहि मा व्यथिष्ठा
युध्यस्व जेतासि रणे सपत्नान् ॥ ११-३४॥
सञ्जय उवाच ।
एतच्छ्रुत्वा वचनं केशवस्य
कृताञ्जलिर्वेपमानः किरीटी ।
नमस्कृत्वा भूय एवाह कृष्णं
सगद्गदं भीतभीतः प्रणम्य ॥ ११-३५॥
अर्जुन उवाच ।
स्थाने हृषीकेश तव प्रकीर्त्या
जगत्प्रहृष्यत्यनुरज्यते च ।
रक्षांसि भीतानि दिशो द्रवन्ति
सर्वे नमस्यन्ति च सिद्धसङ्घाः ॥ ११-३६॥
कस्माच्च ते न नमेरन्महात्मन्
गरीयसे ब्रह्मणोऽप्यादिकर्त्रे ।
अनन्त देवेश जगन्निवास
त्वमक्षरं सदसत्तत्परं यत् ॥ ११-३७॥
त्वमादिदेवः पुरुषः पुराण-
स्त्वमस्य विश्वस्य परं निधानम् ।
वेत्तासि वेद्यं च परं च धाम
त्वया ततं विश्वमनन्तरूप ॥ ११-३८॥
वायुर्यमोऽग्निर्वरुणः शशाङ्कः
प्रजापतिस्त्वं प्रपितामहश्च ।
नमो नमस्तेऽस्तु सहस्रकृत्वः
पुनश्च भूयोऽपि नमो नमस्ते ॥ ११-३९॥
नमः पुरस्तादथ पृष्ठतस्ते
नमोऽस्तु ते सर्वत एव सर्व ।
अनन्तवीर्यामितविक्रमस्त्वं
सर्वं समाप्नोषि ततोऽसि सर्वः ॥ ११-४०॥
सखेति मत्वा प्रसभं यदुक्तं
हे कृष्ण हे यादव हे सखेति ।
अजानता महिमानं तवेदं
मया प्रमादात्प्रणयेन वापि ॥ ११-४१॥
यच्चावहासार्थमसत्कृतोऽसि
विहारशय्यासनभोजनेषु ।
एकोऽथवाप्यच्युत तत्समक्षं
तत्क्षामये त्वामहमप्रमेयम् ॥ ११-४२॥
पितासि लोकस्य चराचरस्य
त्वमस्य पूज्यश्च गुरुर्गरीयान् ।
न त्वत्समोऽस्त्यभ्यधिकः कुतोऽन्यो
लोकत्रयेऽप्यप्रतिमप्रभाव ॥ ११-४३॥
तस्मात्प्रणम्य प्रणिधाय कायं
प्रसादये त्वामहमीशमीड्यम् ।
पितेव पुत्रस्य सखेव सख्युः
प्रियः प्रियायार्हसि देव सोढुम् ॥ ११-४४॥
अदृष्टपूर्वं हृषितोऽस्मि दृष्ट्वा
भयेन च प्रव्यथितं मनो मे ।
तदेव मे दर्शय देव रूपं
प्रसीद देवेश जगन्निवास ॥ ११-४५॥
किरीटिनं गदिनं चक्रहस्तं
इच्छामि त्वां द्रष्टुमहं तथैव ।
तेनैव रूपेण चतुर्भुजेन
सहस्रबाहो भव विश्वमूर्ते ॥ ११-४६॥
श्रीभगवानुवाच ।
मया प्रसन्नेन तवार्जुनेदं
रूपं परं दर्शितमात्मयोगात् ।
तेजोमयं विश्वमनन्तमाद्यं
यन्मे त्वदन्येन न दृष्टपूर्वम् ॥ ११-४७॥
न वेदयज्ञाध्ययनैर्न दानै-
र्न च क्रियाभिर्न तपोभिरुग्रैः ।
एवंरूपः शक्य अहं नृलोके
द्रष्टुं त्वदन्येन कुरुप्रवीर ॥ ११-४८॥
मा ते व्यथा मा च विमूढभावो
दृष्ट्वा रूपं घोरमीदृङ्ममेदम् ।
व्यपेतभीः प्रीतमनाः पुनस्त्वं
तदेव मे रूपमिदं प्रपश्य ॥ ११-४९॥
सञ्जय उवाच ।
इत्यर्जुनं वासुदेवस्तथोक्त्वा
स्वकं रूपं दर्शयामास भूयः ।
आश्वासयामास च भीतमेनं
भूत्वा पुनः सौम्यवपुर्महात्मा ॥ ११-५०॥
अर्जुन उवाच ।
दृष्ट्वेदं मानुषं रूपं तव सौम्यं जनार्दन ।
इदानीमस्मि संवृत्तः सचेताः प्रकृतिं गतः ॥ ११-५१॥
श्रीभगवानुवाच ।
सुदुर्दर्शमिदं रूपं दृष्टवानसि यन्मम ।
देवा अप्यस्य रूपस्य नित्यं दर्शनकाङ्क्षिणः ॥ ११-५२॥
नाहं वेदैर्न तपसा न दानेन न चेज्यया ।
शक्य एवंविधो द्रष्टुं दृष्टवानसि मां यथा ॥ ११-५३॥
भक्त्या त्वनन्यया शक्य अहमेवंविधोऽर्जुन ।
ज्ञातुं द्रष्टुं च तत्त्वेन प्रवेष्टुं च परन्तप ॥ ११-५४॥
मत्कर्मकृन्मत्परमो मद्भक्तः सङ्गवर्जितः ।
निर्वैरः सर्वभूतेषु यः स मामेति पाण्डव ॥ ११-५५॥
ॐ तत्सदिति श्रीमद्भगवद्गीतासूपनिषत्सु
ब्रह्मविद्यायां योगशास्त्रे श्रीकृष्णार्जुनसंवादे
विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगो नामैकादशोऽध्यायः ॥ ११॥
Introduction to Chapter 11
Overview of Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga
Chapter 11 of the Bhagavad Gita is known as 'Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga,' or 'The Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form.' In this chapter, Arjuna is granted a divine vision by Lord Krishna to witness His cosmic form, encompassing all of creation.
Arjuna's Request
After receiving teachings on Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Jnana Yoga, Arjuna seeks a direct experience of Krishna's divine nature. He requests Krishna to reveal His universal form to dispel any remaining doubts.
Granting of Divine Vision
Lord Krishna grants Arjuna the 'divya chakshu' (divine eye), enabling him to perceive the supreme cosmic form. This vision allows Arjuna to witness the infinite and all-encompassing nature of Krishna.
Arjuna's Realization
Upon witnessing Krishna's universal form, Arjuna realizes the transient nature of the material world and the eternal presence of the divine. He acknowledges Krishna as the ultimate reality governing all existence.
Significance of the Chapter
This chapter emphasizes the importance of recognizing the divine presence in all aspects of life. It teaches that true wisdom involves perceiving the unity underlying the diversity of the universe.
The Cosmic Vision
Description of Krishna's Universal Form
Arjuna sees Krishna's universal form with countless faces, arms, and eyes, radiating the brilliance of a thousand suns. The form encompasses all beings and deities, signifying the interconnectedness of all existence.
Reactions of the Celestial Beings
The celestial beings, including gods and sages, witness Krishna's universal form with awe and reverence. They acknowledge His supreme authority and the impermanence of the material world.
Destruction of the Warriors
Arjuna observes that many warriors from both sides of the battle are being consumed by Krishna's universal form, symbolizing the inevitable destruction of all beings in the cycle of creation and dissolution.
Arjuna's Fear and Awe
Overwhelmed by the grandeur and ferocity of Krishna's form, Arjuna experiences fear and awe. He realizes the futility of opposing the divine will and surrenders to Krishna's supreme authority.
Krishna's Assurance
Krishna reassures Arjuna that the destruction observed is part of the divine plan. He explains that the warriors are already destined to die, and Arjuna is merely an instrument in the execution of the cosmic order.
Arjuna's Surrender
Expression of Devotion
Arjuna, humbled by the revelation, expresses his devotion and seeks forgiveness for any offenses committed unknowingly. He acknowledges Krishna as the supreme being and surrenders completely.
Request to See Krishna's Original Form
Arjuna requests Krishna to revert to His original, familiar form to alleviate his fear and to continue their dialogue in a more approachable manner.
Krishna's Response
Krishna agrees to Arjuna's request and reassures him. He explains that the vision granted was a rare privilege, and such a form is not easily perceivable by ordinary beings.
Restoration of Krishna's Original Form
Krishna resumes His original, four-armed form, adorned with a crown and holding a mace and discus. Arjuna, now at ease, continues to engage with Krishna in their familiar discourse.
Significance of the Vision
The vision underscores the transient nature of the material world and the eternal, unchanging reality of the divine. It teaches the importance of surrendering to the supreme will.
Philosophical Insights
Understanding the Impermanence of Life
The chapter highlights the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death. It encourages individuals to transcend attachment to the physical body and recognize the eternal soul within.
Realization of the Supreme Self
Arjuna's experience leads to the realization of the supreme self, transcending individual ego and recognizing the unity of all beings in the divine consciousness.
Role of Devotion in Spiritual Growth
The chapter emphasizes the role of devotion (bhakti) in spiritual growth. Surrendering to the divine with a pure heart leads to enlightenment and liberation.
Detachment from Material Desires
Arjuna's vision teaches the importance of detachment from material desires and the cultivation of inner peace through spiritual practice and self-realization.
Acceptance of the Divine Will
The chapter encourages acceptance of the divine will and the understanding that all events unfold according to the cosmic plan, leading to ultimate harmony and peace.
Conclusion
Summary of Chapter 11
Chapter 11 reveals Krishna's universal form to Arjuna, imparting profound insights into the nature of the divine and the universe. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the impermanence of life and the eternal presence of the divine.
Relevance to Modern Life
The teachings of this chapter are relevant in contemporary times, encouraging individuals to transcend material attachments, recognize the divine presence in all, and cultivate inner peace through devotion.
Application in Daily Life
By applying the insights from this chapter, individuals can lead a life of purpose, aligning their actions with the divine will, fostering harmony, and achieving spiritual fulfillment.
Invitation to Explore
Readers are encouraged to delve deeper into the Bhagavad Gita to gain further understanding and wisdom, applying its teachings to enhance their spiritual journey.
Final Thoughts
The vision of Krishna's universal form serves as a reminder of the vastness of the universe and the interconnectedness of all beings, inspiring individuals to live with humility, devotion, and awareness of the divine presence.
Chapter 11 of the Bhagavad Gita is known as 'Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga,' or 'The Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form.' In this chapter, Arjuna is granted a divine vision by Lord Krishna to witness His cosmic form, encompassing all of creation.
After receiving teachings on Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Jnana Yoga, Arjuna seeks a direct experience of Krishna's divine nature. He requests Krishna to reveal His universal form to dispel any remaining doubts.
Lord Krishna grants Arjuna the 'divya chakshu' (divine eye), enabling him to perceive the supreme cosmic form. This vision allows Arjuna to witness the infinite and all-encompassing nature of Krishna.
Upon witnessing Krishna's universal form, Arjuna realizes the transient nature of the material world and the eternal presence of the divine. He acknowledges Krishna as the ultimate reality governing all existence.
This chapter emphasizes the importance of recognizing the divine presence in all aspects of life. It teaches that true wisdom involves perceiving the unity underlying the diversity of the universe.
Arjuna sees Krishna's universal form with countless faces, arms, and eyes, radiating the brilliance of a thousand suns. The form encompasses all beings and deities, signifying the interconnectedness of all existence.
The celestial beings, including gods and sages, witness Krishna's universal form with awe and reverence. They acknowledge His supreme authority and the impermanence of the material world.
Arjuna observes that many warriors from both sides of the battle are being consumed by Krishna's universal form, symbolizing the inevitable destruction of all beings in the cycle of creation and dissolution.
Overwhelmed by the grandeur and ferocity of Krishna's form, Arjuna experiences fear and awe. He realizes the futility of opposing the divine will and surrenders to Krishna's supreme authority.
Krishna reassures Arjuna that the destruction observed is part of the divine plan. He explains that the warriors are already destined to die, and Arjuna is merely an instrument in the execution of the cosmic order.
Arjuna, humbled by the revelation, expresses his devotion and seeks forgiveness for any offenses committed unknowingly. He acknowledges Krishna as the supreme being and surrenders completely.
Arjuna requests Krishna to revert to His original, familiar form to alleviate his fear and to continue their dialogue in a more approachable manner.
Krishna agrees to Arjuna's request and reassures him. He explains that the vision granted was a rare privilege, and such a form is not easily perceivable by ordinary beings.
Krishna resumes His original, four-armed form, adorned with a crown and holding a mace and discus. Arjuna, now at ease, continues to engage with Krishna in their familiar discourse.
The vision underscores the transient nature of the material world and the eternal, unchanging reality of the divine. It teaches the importance of surrendering to the supreme will.
The chapter highlights the impermanence of life and the inevitability of death. It encourages individuals to transcend attachment to the physical body and recognize the eternal soul within.
Arjuna's experience leads to the realization of the supreme self, transcending individual ego and recognizing the unity of all beings in the divine consciousness.
The chapter emphasizes the role of devotion (bhakti) in spiritual growth. Surrendering to the divine with a pure heart leads to enlightenment and liberation.
Arjuna's vision teaches the importance of detachment from material desires and the cultivation of inner peace through spiritual practice and self-realization.
The chapter encourages acceptance of the divine will and the understanding that all events unfold according to the cosmic plan, leading to ultimate harmony and peace.
Chapter 11 reveals Krishna's universal form to Arjuna, imparting profound insights into the nature of the divine and the universe. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the impermanence of life and the eternal presence of the divine.
The teachings of this chapter are relevant in contemporary times, encouraging individuals to transcend material attachments, recognize the divine presence in all, and cultivate inner peace through devotion.
By applying the insights from this chapter, individuals can lead a life of purpose, aligning their actions with the divine will, fostering harmony, and achieving spiritual fulfillment.
Readers are encouraged to delve deeper into the Bhagavad Gita to gain further understanding and wisdom, applying its teachings to enhance their spiritual journey.
The vision of Krishna's universal form serves as a reminder of the vastness of the universe and the interconnectedness of all beings, inspiring individuals to live with humility, devotion, and awareness of the divine presence.
