Bhagavad Gita · Verse 11.19
Chapter 11: Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga (विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः)
(Arjuna said)
अनादिमध्यान्तमनन्तवीर्यमनन्तबाहुं शशिसूर्यनेत्रम् । पश्यामि त्वां दीप्तहुताशवक्त्रं स्वतेजसा विश्वमिदं तपन्तम् ॥१९॥
anādimadhyāntamanantavīryamanantabāhuṃ śaśisūryanetram | paśyāmi tvāṃ dīptahutāśavaktraṃ svatejasā viśvamidaṃ tapantam ||19||
Complete Shloka Translation
I see You without beginning, middle or end, with boundless might and countless arms; the moon and sun are Your eyes, blazing fire Your mouth, and Your radiance heats this universe.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| वीर्य | vīrya | strength |
| तेजस् | tejas | radiance |
| अनादिमध्यान्तमनन्तवीर्यमनन्तबाहुं | anādimadhyāntamanantavīryamanantabāhuṃ | [term] in context of I see You without beginning, m... |
| शशिसूर्यनेत्रम् | śaśisūryanetram | [term] in context of I see You without beginning, m... |
| पश्यामि | paśyāmi | [term] in context of I see You without beginning, m... |
| त्वां | tvāṃ | [term] in context of I see You without beginning, m... |
| दीप्तहुताशवक्त्रं | dīptahutāśavaktraṃ | [term] in context of I see You without beginning, m... |
| स्वतेजसा | svatejasā | [term] in context of I see You without beginning, m... |
| विश्वमिदं | viśvamidaṃ | [term] in context of I see You without beginning, m... |
| तपन्तम् | tapantam | [term] in context of I see You without beginning, m... |
| १९ | tapantam | [term] in context of I see You without beginning, m... |
strength
radiance
[term] in context of I see You without beginning, m...
[term] in context of I see You without beginning, m...
[term] in context of I see You without beginning, m...
[term] in context of I see You without beginning, m...
[term] in context of I see You without beginning, m...
[term] in context of I see You without beginning, m...
[term] in context of I see You without beginning, m...
[term] in context of I see You without beginning, m...
[term] in context of I see You without beginning, m...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Cosmic imagery expresses the form’s reach and intensity. Its radiance is no longer described only as beautiful.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Contemplate both the sustaining and overwhelming aspects of greatness."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How do you respond to greatness that overwhelms you?
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.