Bhagavad Gita · Verse 11.11
Chapter 11: Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga (विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः)
(Sanjaya said)
दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरं दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनम् । सर्वाश्चर्यमयं देवमनन्तं विश्वतोमुखम् ॥११॥
divyamālyāmbaradharaṃ divyagandhānulepanam | sarvāścaryamayaṃ devamanantaṃ viśvatomukham ||11||
Complete Shloka Translation
Adorned with divine garlands and garments and anointed with divine fragrances, it was wholly wondrous: the radiant, boundless Lord, with faces on every side.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अनन्त | ananta | boundless |
| विश्वतोमुख | viśvatomukha | facing every direction |
| दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरं | divyamālyāmbaradharaṃ | [term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a... |
| दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनम् | divyagandhānulepanam | [term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a... |
| सर्वाश्चर्यमयं | sarvāścaryamayaṃ | [term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a... |
| देवमनन्तं | devamanantaṃ | [term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a... |
| विश्वतोमुखम् | viśvatomukham | [term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a... |
| ११ | viśvatomukham | [term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a... |
boundless
facing every direction
[term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a...
[term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a...
[term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a...
[term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a...
[term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a...
[term] in context of Adorned with divine garlands a...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Garlands, garments and fragrance complement the form’s immeasurable scope. Faces in every direction express its all-encompassing presence.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Let beauty broaden awareness beyond a single point of view."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How does beauty widen your attention?
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.