Chapter 11, Verse 49
Vishwaroopa Darshana Yoga — Sanskrit shloka, transliteration, word meanings, English translation, and commentary.
Original Sanskrit verse
Transliteration
Word meanings
mā te—you shout not be; vyathā—afraid; mā—not; cha—and; vimūḍha-bhāvaḥ—bewildered state; dṛiṣhṭvā—on seeing; rūpam—form; ghoram—terrible; īdṛik—such; mama—of mine; idam—this; vyapeta-bhīḥ—free from fear; prīta-manāḥ—cheerful mind; punaḥ—again; tvam—you; tat eva—that very; me—my; rūpam—form; idam—this; prapaśhya—behold
English translation
Do not be afraid, nor be bewildered on seeing such a terrible form of Mine; with your fear dispelled and with a gladdened heart, now behold again this former form of Mine.
— Swami Sivananda
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Commentary
Former form is the form with four hands with conch; discus; club or mace and lotus. The Lord was Arjuna in a state of terror. Therefore; He withdrew the Cosmic Form and assumed His usual gentle form. He consoled Arjuna and spoke sweet; loving words.
Commentary by Swami Sivananda
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