Bhagavad Gita · Verse 11.2
Chapter 11: Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga (विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः)
(Arjuna said)
भवाप्ययौ हि भूतानां श्रुतौ विस्तरशो मया । त्वत्तः कमलपत्राक्ष माहात्म्यमपि चाव्ययम् ॥२॥
bhavāpyayau hi bhūtānāṃ śrutau vistaraśo mayā | tvattaḥ kamalapatrākṣa māhātmyamapi cāvyayam ||2||
Complete Shloka Translation
Lotus-eyed One, I have heard from You in detail about the arising and dissolution of beings, and also about Your imperishable greatness.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| भव | bhava | arising |
| अव्यय | avyaya | imperishable |
| भवाप्ययौ | bhavāpyayau | [term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f... |
| हि | hi | [term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f... |
| भूतानां | bhūtānāṃ | [term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f... |
| श्रुतौ | śrutau | [term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f... |
| विस्तरशो | vistaraśo | [term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f... |
| मया | mayā | [term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f... |
| त्वत्तः | tvattaḥ | [term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f... |
| कमलपत्राक्ष | kamalapatrākṣa | [term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f... |
| माहात्म्यमपि | māhātmyamapi | [term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f... |
| चाव्ययम् | cāvyayam | [term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f... |
arising
imperishable
[term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f...
[term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f...
[term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f...
[term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f...
[term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f...
[term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f...
[term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f...
[term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f...
[term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f...
[term] in context of Lotus-eyed One, I have heard f...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Arjuna recalls both cosmic change and Krishna’s enduring greatness. His request arises from what he has already heard.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Reflect on change while seeking what gives life its deeper ground."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How do you reflect on arising and passing away?
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.