Bhagavad Gita · Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga — The Cosmic Form

Chapter 11, Verse 53

"Bhagavad Gita 11.53" — meaning and explanation.

Meaning

11.53 Neither by the Vedas nor by austerity, nor by gift, nor by sacrifice can I be seen in this form as thou hast seen Me (so easily).

।।11.53।। न वेदों से, न तप से, न दान से और न यज्ञ से ही मैं इस प्रकार देखा जा सकता हूँ, जैसा कि तुमने मुझे देखा है।।

Explanation

11.53 न not? अहम् I? वेदैः by the Vedas? न not? तपसा by austerity? न not? दानेन by gift? न not? च and? इज्यया by sacrifice? शक्यः (am) possible? एवंविधः like this? द्रष्टुम् to be seen? दृष्टवानसि (thou) hast seen? माम् Me? यथा as.Commentary This Cosmic Form which thou hast seen so easily cannot be obtained either by the study of the Vedas and the six modes of philosophy? nor by the practice of manifold austerities (penances)? nor by charity? nor by sacrifices of various kinds.Arjuna was indeed very fortunate in seeing the Cosmic Form.How can the Lord be seen Listen The heart must be overflowing with true devotion to Him. (Cf.XI.48)

Life Lesson

Study Bhagavad Gita 11.53 slowly, then express its central teaching through one thoughtful action in daily life.

Context

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11, verse 53, from Krishna's dialogue with Arjuna at Kurukshetra.

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