Chapter 11

Shloka 11.55 “He who acts for Me, devoted to Me, free from attachment, without enmity toward any being, comes to Me, O Pandava.” Key Teaching: Devotion, selfless action, and freedom from enmity lead to Krishna. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna teaches that one who acts for him, is devoted to […]

Shloka 11.54 “But by singleminded devotion, O Arjuna, I can be seen in this form, known truly, and entered into, O scorcher of foes.” Key Teaching: Krishna’s cosmic form is seen and known through devotion. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga. Description: Krishna explains that through singleminded devotion, Arjuna can see, truly know,

Shloka 11.53 “Not through Vedas, austerities, charity, or sacrifices can I be seen in this form, as you have seen Me.” Key Teaching: Krishna’s cosmic form is unseen through rituals, only by grace. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga. Description: Krishna states that his cosmic form, as seen by Arjuna, cannot be seen through Vedas,

Shloka 11.52 “Krishna said: This form of Mine you have seen is very difficult to behold; even the gods are ever eager to see it.” Key Teaching: Krishna’s cosmic form is rare and coveted even by gods. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga. Description: Krishna tells Arjuna that the cosmic form he saw is very

Shloka 11.51 “Arjuna said: Seeing Your gentle human form, O Janardana, I am now composed and restored to my own nature.” Key Teaching: Arjuna, seeing Krishna’s human form, feels composed and restored. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga. Description: Arjuna declares that seeing Krishna’s gentle human form, addressing him as Janardana, he is now composed

Shloka 11.50 “Sanjaya said: Having spoken, Vasudeva showed Arjuna His own form again; the great Soul, resuming His gentle form, comforted the terrified Arjuna.” Key Teaching: Krishna resumes his gentle form, comforting Arjuna. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga. Description: Sanjaya narrates that Krishna, as Vasudeva, having spoken, showed Arjuna his own gentle form again,

Shloka 11.49 “Be not afraid or bewildered seeing this terrible form of Mine; free from fear and gladhearted, behold again My familiar form.” Key Teaching: Krishna reassures Arjuna to not fear his cosmic form and see his familiar form. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga. Description: Krishna reassures Arjuna not to be afraid or bewildered

Shloka 11.48 “Not by Vedas, sacrifices, study, charity, rituals, or austerities can this form of Mine be seen; you alone have seen it, O hero of the Kurus.” Key Teaching: Only Arjuna sees Krishna’s cosmic form, unattainable by rituals. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga. Description: Krishna states that his cosmic form cannot be seen

Shloka 11.47 “Krishna said: By My grace, O Arjuna, you have seen this supreme, radiant, universal form of Mine, which none but you has seen before.” Key Teaching: Krishna reveals his cosmic form to Arjuna by grace, unseen by others. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga. Description: Krishna tells Arjuna that by his grace, he

Shloka 11.46 “I wish to see You as before, with crown, mace, and disc, in Your fourarmed form; assume that form, O thousandarmed universal Lord.” Key Teaching: Arjuna requests Krishna’s fourarmed form over the cosmic form. Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga. Description: Arjuna wishes to see Krishna as before, with crown, mace, and disc