Chapter 11, Verse 19
अनादिमध्यान्तमनन्तवीर्य-मनन्तबाहुं शशिसूर्यनेत्रम् |
पश्यामि त्वां दीप्तहुताशवक्त्रं स्वतेजसा विश्वमिदं तपन्तम् ||
anādi-madhyāntam ananta-vīryam ananta-bāhuṁ śaśi-sūrya-netram |
paśyāmi tvāṁ dīpta-hutāśa-vaktraṁ sva-tejasā viśvam idaṁ tapantam ||
"I see You as without beginning, middle and end, possessed of infinite valour, having innumerable arms, having the sun and the moon as eyes, having a mouth like a blazing fire, and heating up this Universe by Your own brilliance."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.19 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.19 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Arjun describes the Vishwaroop (Universal Form) as transcending the limitations of time and space. The repetition of 'beginningless and endless' reflects Arjun's state of 'vismaya' (wonder/amazement). The mention of the sun and moon as eyes signifies the dual nature of the Divine—nourishing and illuminating. The blazing fire in the mouth represents the transformative and destructive power of Time (Kala) that consumes the universe, yet also provides the energy that sustains life through 'Sva-tejasā' (His own brilliance).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.19?
I see You as without beginning, middle and end, possessed of infinite valour, having innumerable arms, having the sun and the moon as eyes, having a mouth like a blazing fire, and heating up this Universe by Your own brilliance.