Chapter 11 Verse 40 | Krishnaverse

Word Meanings

namaḥ	offering salutations
purastāt	from the front
atha	and
pṛiṣhṭhataḥ	the rear
te	to you
namaḥ astu	I offer my salutations
te	to you
sarvataḥ	from all sides
eva	indeed
sarva	all
ananta-vīrya	infinite power
amita-vikramaḥ	infinite valor and might
tvam	you
sarvam	everything
samāpnoṣhi	pervade
tataḥ	thus
asi	(you) are
sarvaḥ	everything

Translation

Salutations to You in front and behind! Salutations to You on every side! O All! You, infinite in power and prowess, pervade all; therefore You are all.

Philosophical Significance

Core Meaning

Arjuna bows to the Lord who is before him, behind him, and all around him. He recognizes that the Divine fills every direction and every form.

This verse says the Lord’s power and courage have no limits and that everything in the world is pervaded by that presence. Because the Divine pervades all things, the true reality of the universe is one whole, not separate pieces.

Realizing this shifts how we see ourselves and others: we are not isolated egos but part of a larger, living reality. That realization brings courage, humility, and a willingness to act rightly without clinging.

Life Application

When you meet people or face situations, pause and remember a shared, sacred presence—this brings patience and respect into your actions.
In moments of fear or doubt, recall that you are part of something larger; let that steady your heart and guide calm decisions.
Treat the world and your choices as meaningful expressions of a single whole—care for people and nature as you would care for the Divine.

Reflection Question

How would your choices change today if you truly felt the Divine present in everyone and everything around you?