Srimad Bhagavad Gita Shloka 11.7

“See now the entire universe, moving and unmoving, unified in My body, O Arjuna, with all you desire to see.”
Key Teaching: Krishna shows the entire universe unified in his body.
Theme: Guidance, Dharma, Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga.
Description:
Krishna instructs Arjuna to see the entire universe, moving and unmoving, unified in his body, along with all he desires to see. This verse, continuing 11.6, addresses Arjuna’s request for the cosmic form (2.9, 11.3). The themes of guidance, as Krishna reveals, dharma, as he fulfills Arjuna’s quest, and Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga, as he shows the universal form, are central.

In the Mahabharata, Arjuna’s awe (1.28–46) contrasts with Duryodhana’s ignorance (1.3–11). Krishna’s revelation supports Arjuna’s Kshatriya duty, aligning with Karma Yoga (2.47, 11.6). Krishna’s body unifies creation.

Philosophically, this verse addresses the human quest for cosmic unity, a theme Krishna refines with teachings on his pervasion (10.39). Arjuna’s readiness reflects Krishna’s guidance overcoming reluctance. The theme of Vishwarupa Darshana Yoga underscores the Gita’s focus on divine vision.

Sanjaya’s narration frames Krishna’s command objectively, emphasizing its universal clarity. This verse serves as a metaphor for life’s unity, where Krishna’s form contains all. Krishna’s teaching prepares readers for performing duty with divine unity, aligning with liberation.