Bhagavad Gita · Verse 11.10
Chapter 11: Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga (विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः)
(Sanjaya said)
अनेकवक्त्रनयनमनेकाद्भुतदर्शनम् । अनेकदिव्याभरणं दिव्यानेकोद्यतायुधम् ॥१०॥
anekavaktranayanamanekādbhutadarśanam | anekadivyābharaṇaṃ divyānekodyatāyudham ||10||
Complete Shloka Translation
It had many mouths and eyes, many wondrous sights, many divine ornaments, and many divine weapons held aloft.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अनेक | aneka | many |
| आयुध | āyudha | weapon |
| अनेकवक्त्रनयनमनेकाद्भुतदर्शनम् | anekavaktranayanamanekādbhutadarśanam | [term] in context of It had many mouths and eyes, m... |
| अनेकदिव्याभरणं | anekadivyābharaṇaṃ | [term] in context of It had many mouths and eyes, m... |
| दिव्यानेकोद्यतायुधम् | divyānekodyatāyudham | [term] in context of It had many mouths and eyes, m... |
| १० | divyānekodyatāyudham | [term] in context of It had many mouths and eyes, m... |
many
weapon
[term] in context of It had many mouths and eyes, m...
[term] in context of It had many mouths and eyes, m...
[term] in context of It had many mouths and eyes, m...
[term] in context of It had many mouths and eyes, m...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Sanjaya begins a description that continues in the next verse. The many features convey divine abundance and power.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Vastness can invite attentive wonder before explanation."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Can you stay attentive before rushing to explain?
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.