Bhagavad Gita · Verse 9.11
Chapter 9: Raja Vidya Raja Guhya Yoga (राजविद्याराजगुह्ययोगः)
(The Supreme Lord said)
अवजानन्ति मां मूढा मानुषीं तनुमाश्रितम् । परं भावमजानन्तो मम भूतमहेश्वरम् ॥११॥
avajānanti māṃ mūḍhā mānuṣīṃ tanumāśritam | paraṃ bhāvamajānanto mama bhūtamaheśvaram ||11||
Complete Shloka Translation
The deluded disregard Me when I take a human body, not knowing My supreme nature as the great Lord of beings.
Word-by-Word Translation (Padartha / Anvaya)
| Sanskrit Term (पद) | IAST Roman | English Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| मानुषीं तनुम् | mānuṣīṃ tanum | human body |
| परं भावम् | paraṃ bhāvam | supreme nature |
| अवजानन्ति | avajānanti | [term] in context of The deluded disregard Me when ... |
| मां | māṃ | [term] in context of The deluded disregard Me when ... |
| मूढा | mūḍhā | [term] in context of The deluded disregard Me when ... |
| मानुषीं | mānuṣīṃ | [term] in context of The deluded disregard Me when ... |
| तनुमाश्रितम् | tanumāśritam | [term] in context of The deluded disregard Me when ... |
| परं | paraṃ | [term] in context of The deluded disregard Me when ... |
| भावमजानन्तो | bhāvamajānanto | [term] in context of The deluded disregard Me when ... |
| मम | mama | [term] in context of The deluded disregard Me when ... |
| भूतमहेश्वरम् | bhūtamaheśvaram | [term] in context of The deluded disregard Me when ... |
| ११ | bhūtamaheśvaram | [term] in context of The deluded disregard Me when ... |
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Detailed Commentary & Meaningful Thoughts
The verse returns to misunderstanding Krishna's human appearance. The relation between divine nature and embodiment receives distinct explanations across philosophical traditions.
Philosophical Reflection & Self-Inquiry
"Look beyond outward familiarity before assuming you know fully."
Inquiry Question to Ponder:
When has familiarity made you assume too much?
Modern Life Implementation (Practical Real-Life Application)
Apply this verse to master daily focus: anchor your consciousness in higher values, let go of anxious attachment to results, and act with integrity and kindness in every endeavor.