Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 11.10

“With many mouths and eyes, many wondrous sights, many divine ornaments, and many divine weapons uplifted.”
Key Teaching: Krishna’s cosmic form has countless mouths, eyes, and divine attributes.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga.
Description:
Sanjaya describes Krishna’s cosmic form with many mouths, eyes, wondrous sights, divine ornaments, and uplifted divine weapons. This verse, continuing 11.9, addresses Arjuna’s vision of Krishna’s form (2.9, 11.3). The themes of guidance, as Krishna reveals, dharma, as Arjuna witnesses divinity, and Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga, as the cosmic form is described, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s awe (1.28–46) contrasts with Duryodhana’s ignorance (1.3–11). The cosmic form strengthens Arjuna’s Kshatriya duty, aligning with Karma Yoga (2.47, 11.9). Krishna’s form is infinitely majestic.

Philosophically, this verse addresses the human awe of divine vastness, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on his glory (10.5). Arjuna’s vision reflects Krishna’s guidance overcoming reluctance. The theme of Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga underscores the Gita’s focus on divine manifestation.

Sanjaya’s narration frames the description objectively, emphasizing its wondrous clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s infinity, where Krishna’s form overwhelms. Krishna’s revelation prepares readers for performing duty with divine reverence, aligning with liberation.