Bhagavad Gita · Verse 11.1
Chapter 11: Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga (विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः)
(Arjuna said)
मदनुग्रहाय परमं गुह्यमध्यात्मसंज्ञितम् । यत्त्वयोक्तं वचस्तेन मोहोऽयं विगतो मम ॥१॥
madanugrahāya paramaṃ guhyamadhyātmasaṃjñitam | yattvayoktaṃ vacastena moho'yaṃ vigato mama ||1||
Complete Shloka Translation
Arjuna said: Through Your kindness, the words You spoke about the supreme secret concerning the self have removed my confusion.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अनुग्रह | anugraha | grace |
| मोह | moha | confusion |
| मदनुग्रहाय | madanugrahāya | [term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind... |
| परमं | paramaṃ | [term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind... |
| गुह्यमध्यात्मसंज्ञितम् | guhyamadhyātmasaṃjñitam | [term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind... |
| यत्त्वयोक्तं | yattvayoktaṃ | [term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind... |
| वचस्तेन | vacastena | [term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind... |
| मोहोऽयं | moho'yaṃ | [term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind... |
| विगतो | vigato | [term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind... |
| मम | mama | [term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind... |
grace
confusion
[term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind...
[term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind...
[term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind...
[term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind...
[term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind...
[term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind...
[term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind...
[term] in context of Arjuna said: Through Your kind...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Arjuna acknowledges the effect of Krishna’s teaching before asking for a vision. Understanding prepares the next step of the dialogue.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Clarity grows when we receive guidance with openness."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What guidance has helped you see more clearly?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to dissolve petty ego: see yourself as a humble instrument (Nimitta-matram) of a vastly larger cosmic intelligence. Let go of personal anxiety over outcomes, doing your duty with courage and dedication.