Bhagavad Gita · Verse 11.30
Chapter 11: Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga (विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः)
(Arjuna said)
लेलिह्यसे ग्रसमानः समन्ताल्लोकान्समग्रान्वदनैर्ज्वलद्भिः । तेजोभिरापूर्य जगत्समग्रं भासस्तवोग्राः प्रतपन्ति विष्णो ॥३०॥
lelihyase grasamānaḥ samantāllokānsamagrānvadanairjvaladbhiḥ | tejobhirāpūrya jagatsamagraṃ bhāsastavogrāḥ pratapanti viṣṇo ||30||
Complete Shloka Translation
Devouring all the worlds on every side with blazing mouths, You lick them up. Vishnu, Your fierce radiance fills the whole universe with light and scorches it.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ग्रसमान | grasamāna | devouring |
| ज्वलत् | jvalat | blazing |
| लेलिह्यसे | lelihyase | [term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev... |
| ग्रसमानः | grasamānaḥ | [term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev... |
| समन्ताल्लोकान्समग्रान्वदनैर्ज्वलद्भिः | samantāllokānsamagrānvadanairjvaladbhiḥ | [term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev... |
| तेजोभिरापूर्य | tejobhirāpūrya | [term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev... |
| जगत्समग्रं | jagatsamagraṃ | [term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev... |
| भासस्तवोग्राः | bhāsastavogrāḥ | [term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev... |
| प्रतपन्ति | pratapanti | [term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev... |
| विष्णो | viṣṇo | [term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev... |
| ३० | viṣṇo | [term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev... |
devouring
blazing
[term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev...
[term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev...
[term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev...
[term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev...
[term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev...
[term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev...
[term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev...
[term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev...
[term] in context of Devouring all the worlds on ev...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The vision now emphasizes consuming cosmic power. Arjuna’s account leads directly to his question about the identity of this fierce form.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Face impermanence with seriousness rather than denial."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
What helps you face impermanence thoughtfully?
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.