Bhagavad Gita · Verse 11.4
Chapter 11: Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga (विश्वरूपदर्शनयोगः)
(Arjuna said)
मन्यसे यदि तच्छक्यं मया द्रष्टुमिति प्रभो । योगेश्वर ततो मे त्वं दर्शयात्मानमव्ययम् ॥४॥
manyase yadi tacchakyaṃ mayā draṣṭumiti prabho | yogeśvara tato me tvaṃ darśayātmānamavyayam ||4||
Complete Shloka Translation
Lord, if You consider me able to behold it, then, Master of Yoga, reveal Your imperishable Self to me.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| योगेश्वर | yogeśvara | Master of Yoga |
| अव्यय | avyaya | imperishable |
| मन्यसे | manyase | [term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ... |
| यदि | yadi | [term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ... |
| तच्छक्यं | tacchakyaṃ | [term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ... |
| मया | mayā | [term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ... |
| द्रष्टुमिति | draṣṭumiti | [term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ... |
| प्रभो | prabho | [term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ... |
| ततो | tato | [term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ... |
| मे | me | [term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ... |
| त्वं | tvaṃ | [term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ... |
| दर्शयात्मानमव्ययम् | darśayātmānamavyayam | [term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ... |
Master of Yoga
imperishable
[term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ...
[term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ...
[term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ...
[term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ...
[term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ...
[term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ...
[term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ...
[term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ...
[term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ...
[term] in context of Lord, if You consider me able ...
Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
Arjuna leaves the assessment of his capacity to Krishna. The coming vision depends on divine help, not demand alone.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"A sincere request can include humility about our readiness."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
How can humility shape your request for insight?
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.