Chapter 11 Verse 2
Viśhwarūp Darśhan Yog
भवाप्ययौ हि भूतानां श्रुतौ विस्तरशो मया। त्वत्तः कमलपत्राक्ष माहात्म्यमपि चाव्ययम्।।11.2।।
bhavāpyayau hi bhūtānāṁ śhrutau vistaraśho mayā tvattaḥ kamala-patrākṣha māhātmyam api chāvyayam
Word Meanings
| bhava | appearance |
| apyayau | disappearance |
| hi | indeed |
| bhūtānām | of all living beings |
| śhrutau | have heard |
| vistaraśhaḥ | in detail |
| mayā | by me |
| tvattaḥ | from you |
| kamala-patra-akṣha | lotus-eyed one |
| māhātmyam | greatness |
| api | also |
| cha | and |
| avyayam | eternal |
Translation
The origin and destruction of beings have been heard in detail from You, O lotus-eyed Lord, and also Your inexhaustible greatness.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Arjuna reminds that he has already heard from Krishna about how beings come into being and pass away. This points to the simple truth of life: birth, growth, decay and death are natural parts of the world.
He also acknowledges Krishna’s endless greatness—something beyond the cycle of birth and death. That greatness is steady, timeless, and the source behind the changing world.
Putting both together, the verse teaches a balanced view: accept the world’s changes without panic, and find support in the unchanging, divine presence. This helps us act rightly while staying peaceful inside.
Life Application
- When you face loss or change, remember it is part of life’s cycle; allow yourself to grieve but avoid panic or despair.
- Keep a simple daily practice (prayer, quiet time, or reading) to stay connected to the steady source beyond daily ups and downs.
- Do your duties with care but without clutching outcomes; this reduces stress and improves focus.
Reflection Question
What one small habit can help me remember what changes and what stays steady in my life?