Chapter 11 Verse 49
Viśhwarūp Darśhan Yog
मा ते व्यथा मा च विमूढभावो दृष्ट्वा रूपं घोरमीदृङ्ममेदम्। व्यपेतभीः प्रीतमनाः पुनस्त्वं तदेव मे रूपमिदं प्रपश्य।।11.49।।
mā te vyathā mā cha vimūḍha-bhāvo dṛiṣhṭvā rūpaṁ ghoram īdṛiṅ mamedam vyapeta-bhīḥ prīta-manāḥ punas tvaṁ tad eva me rūpam idaṁ prapaśhya
Word Meanings
| mā te | you shout not be |
| vyathā | afraid |
| mā | not |
| cha | and |
| vimūḍha-bhāvaḥ | bewildered state |
| dṛiṣhṭvā | on seeing |
| rūpam | form |
| ghoram | terrible |
| īdṛik | such |
| mama | of mine |
| idam | this |
| vyapeta-bhīḥ | free from fear |
| prīta-manāḥ | cheerful mind |
| punaḥ | again |
| tvam | you |
| tat eva | that very |
| me | my |
| rūpam | form |
| idam | this |
| prapaśhya | behold |
Translation
Do not be afraid, nor be bewildered on seeing such a terrible form of Mine; with your fear dispelled and with a gladdened heart, now behold again this former form of Mine.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
Krishna comforts Arjuna after showing him a terrifying universal form. He tells him not to be afraid or confused by what he saw.
The verse teaches that the divine can appear both awe-inspiring and gentle. Fear comes from a limited view; when fear is let go, we can receive peace and see the loving aspect again.
Philosophically, this means truth is bigger than our shock. Face what is powerful or painful with steadiness, and you will reconnect with compassion and clarity.
Life Application
- When a sudden, overwhelming situation shocks you, pause, breathe, and remind yourself not to react from panic.
- Use a short calming practice (quiet breath, prayer, or a grounding thought) to move from fear to a clearer, kinder mindset.
- Try to hold both facts and goodwill together: act responsibly while keeping compassion and trust.
Reflection Question
What simple step helps me shift from fear to calm right now?