Chapter 11 Verse 9
Viśhwarūp Darśhan Yog
सञ्जय उवाच एवमुक्त्वा ततो राजन्महायोगेश्वरो हरिः। दर्शयामास पार्थाय परमं रूपमैश्वरम्।।11.9।।
sañjaya uvācha evam uktvā tato rājan mahā-yogeśhvaro hariḥ darśhayām āsa pārthāya paramaṁ rūpam aiśhwaram
Word Meanings
| sañjayaḥ uvācha | Sanjay said |
| evam | thus |
| uktvā | having spoken |
| tataḥ | then |
| rājan | King |
| mahā-yoga-īśhvaraḥ | the Supreme Lord of Yog |
| hariḥ | Shree Krishna |
| darśhayām āsa | displayed |
| pārthāya | to Arjun |
| paramam | divine |
| rūpam aiśhwaram | opulence |
Translation
Sanjaya said, Having thus spoken, O king, the great Lord of Yoga, Hari (Krishna), showed Arjuna His supreme form as the Lord.
Philosophical Significance
Core Meaning
This verse tells that after speaking, Krishna revealed to Arjuna his highest, divine form. It points to a moment when the ordinary view of life is lifted and a deeper, larger reality becomes visible.
Philosophically, it means the supreme truth can be shown to a sincere seeker. Seeing that form brings awe, humility, and a reminder that the world and its worries are part of a greater whole.
Life Application
- Take moments of quiet to open yourself to a bigger perspective instead of reacting from fear or ego.
- Practice humility and trust: accept there are larger forces and purposes beyond immediate understanding.
- When facing hardship, try to step back and ask how this fits into a larger story rather than making instant judgments.
Reflection Question
When have you felt a glimpse of something larger than yourself, and how did it change your view or actions?