Chapter 11 Verse 39
Viśhwarūp Darśhan Yog
वायुर्यमोऽग्निर्वरुणः शशाङ्कः प्रजापतिस्त्वं प्रपितामहश्च। नमो नमस्तेऽस्तु सहस्रकृत्वः पुनश्च भूयोऽपि नमो नमस्ते।।11.39।।
vāyur yamo ’gnir varuṇaḥ śhaśhāṅkaḥ prajāpatis tvaṁ prapitāmahaśh cha namo namas te ’stu sahasra-kṛitvaḥ punaśh cha bhūyo ’pi namo namas te
Word Meanings
| vāyuḥ | the god of wind |
| yamaḥ | the god of death |
| agniḥ | the god of fire |
| varuṇaḥ | the god of water |
| śhaśha-aṅkaḥ | the moon-God |
| prajāpatiḥ | Brahma |
| tvam | you |
| prapitāmahaḥ | the great-grandfather |
| cha | and |
| namaḥ | my salutations |
| namaḥ | my salutations |
| te | unto you |
| astu | let there be |
| sahasra-kṛitvaḥ | a thousand times |
| punaḥ cha | and again |
| bhūyaḥ | again |
| api | also |
| namaḥ | (offering) my salutations |
| namaḥ te | offering my salutations unto you |
Translation
You are Vayu, Yama, Agni, Varuna, the moon, the Creator, and the great-grandfather. I offer my salutations to You a thousand times, and again I offer my salutations to You.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Arjuna sees Krishna as the power behind wind, death, fire, water, the moon, and even the Creator. This says the divine is not limited to one form — it is present in every force and being.
Offering salutations a thousand times shows deep respect, humility, and trust. It is a way of recognizing and surrendering to that larger order beyond our control.
Philosophically, the verse teaches unity behind diversity: many gods and forces are expressions of the one Supreme. Seeing that unity reduces fear and ego, and invites reverence and steadiness.
Life Application
- Begin or end your day with a simple act of respect or gratitude toward nature and the people around you (a short bow, a mindful breath, or a quiet “thank you”).
- When you feel anxious about change or loss, remind yourself that you are part of a bigger flow; let that give you calm and the courage to act wisely.
- Treat others and the environment with care, knowing they reflect the same life or spirit you honor.
Reflection Question
Where can I notice the presence of the divine in my everyday life today?