11. Beholding the Form of God

Viśhwarūp Darśhan Yog

BG 11.2

You have described to me in detail the origin and dissolution of beings, and your own eternal greatness.

भवाप्ययौ हि भूतानां श्रुतौ विस्तरशो मया
त्वत्तः कमलपत्राक्ष माहात्म्यमपि चाव्ययम्

  • bhavāpyayau — appearance and disappearance

  • hi — indeed

  • bhūtānāṁ — of all living beings

  • śhrutau — have heard

  • vistaraśho — in detail

  • mayā — by me

  • tvattaḥ — from you

  • kamala-patrākṣha — Krishna
    Refers to Krishna as "lotus-eyed one"

    • kamala

    • patrākṣha

  • māhātmyam — greatness

  • api — also

  • chāvyayam — and eternal

Arjuna said: By explaining this highest secret of the self, for the sake of blessing me, my delusion has been lifted.

[1]

You have described to me in detail the origin and dissolution of beings, and your own eternal greatness.

[2]

I believe all is as you have described it. I now wish to behold your divine form.

[3]

If you think it is possible for me to see it, then reveal yourself fully to me.

[4]

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Chapter 11, Verse 2