Bhagavad Gita · Verse 11.13
Chapter 11: Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga (विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः)
(Sanjaya said)
तत्रैकस्थं जगत्कृत्स्नं प्रविभक्तमनेकधा । अपश्यद्देवदेवस्य शरीरे पाण्डवस्तदा ॥१३॥
tatraikasthaṃ jagatkṛtsnaṃ pravibhaktamanekadhā | apaśyaddevadevasya śarīre pāṇḍavastadā ||13||
Complete Shloka Translation
There, in the body of the God of gods, Pandava saw the entire universe, divided in many ways, gathered into one place.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| एकस्थ | ekastha | gathered in one place |
| प्रविभक्त | pravibhakta | divided |
| तत्रैकस्थं | tatraikasthaṃ | [term] in context of There, in the body of the God ... |
| जगत्कृत्स्नं | jagatkṛtsnaṃ | [term] in context of There, in the body of the God ... |
| प्रविभक्तमनेकधा | pravibhaktamanekadhā | [term] in context of There, in the body of the God ... |
| अपश्यद्देवदेवस्य | apaśyaddevadevasya | [term] in context of There, in the body of the God ... |
| शरीरे | śarīre | [term] in context of There, in the body of the God ... |
| पाण्डवस्तदा | pāṇḍavastadā | [term] in context of There, in the body of the God ... |
| १३ | pāṇḍavastadā | [term] in context of There, in the body of the God ... |
gathered in one place
divided
[term] in context of There, in the body of the God ...
[term] in context of There, in the body of the God ...
[term] in context of There, in the body of the God ...
[term] in context of There, in the body of the God ...
[term] in context of There, in the body of the God ...
[term] in context of There, in the body of the God ...
[term] in context of There, in the body of the God ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The universe is both manifold and gathered together in the vision. Diversity and unity are presented simultaneously.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Seeing a whole need not erase the differences within it."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can unity preserve meaningful differences?
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.