Bhagavad Gita · Verse 11.17
Chapter 11: Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga (विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः)
(Arjuna said)
किरीटिनं गदिनं चक्रिणं च तेजोराशिं सर्वतो दीप्तिमन्तम् । पश्यामि त्वां दुर्निरीक्ष्यं समन्ताद्दीप्तानलार्कद्युतिमप्रमेयम् ॥१७॥
kirīṭinaṃ gadinaṃ cakriṇaṃ ca tejorāśiṃ sarvato dīptimantam | paśyāmi tvāṃ durnirīkṣyaṃ samantāddīptānalārkadyutimaprameyam ||17||
Complete Shloka Translation
I see You crowned, bearing a mace and discus, a mass of radiance shining everywhere, difficult to behold, blazing on every side like fire and sun, immeasurable.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| किरीट | kirīṭa | crown |
| अप्रमेय | aprameya | immeasurable |
| किरीटिनं | kirīṭinaṃ | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
| गदिनं | gadinaṃ | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
| चक्रिणं | cakriṇaṃ | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
| तेजोराशिं | ca | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
| सर्वतो | tejorāśiṃ | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
| दीप्तिमन्तम् | sarvato | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
| पश्यामि | dīptimantam | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
| त्वां | paśyāmi | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
| दुर्निरीक्ष्यं | tvāṃ | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
| समन्ताद्दीप्तानलार्कद्युतिमप्रमेयम् | durnirīkṣyaṃ | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
| १७ | samantāddīptānalārkadyutimaprameyam | [term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m... |
crown
immeasurable
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
[term] in context of I see You crowned, bearing a m...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The crown, mace and discus are recognizable amid overwhelming brilliance. The form combines familiar divine features with immeasurability.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Even familiar symbols can point toward something beyond measure."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
Which familiar symbol invites deeper contemplation?
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.