Chapter 11, Verse 21
अमी हि त्वां सुरसङ्घा विशन्ति केचिद्भीता: प्राञ्जलयो गृणन्ति | स्वस्तीत्युक्त्वा महर्षिसिद्धसङ्घा: स्तुवन्ति त्वां स्तुतिभि: पुष्कलाभि: ॥21॥
amī hi tvāṁ sura-saṅghā viśanti kecid bhītāḥ prāñjalayo gṛṇanti | svastīty uktvā maharṣi-siddha-saṅghāḥ stuvanti tvāṁ stutibhiḥ puṣkalābhiḥ
"Those groups of gods enter into You; some, struck with fear, extol You with joined palms. Groups of great sages and perfected beings praise You with elaborate hymns, saying 'May it be well!'"
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.21 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.21 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Arjuna witnesses the Vishwarupa as 'Kala' (Time) in its all-devouring aspect. He sees celestial beings (Devas) entering the form, some in fearful surrender. Simultaneously, enlightened sages (Maharshis) and perfected souls (Siddhas) react not with personal terror, but by chanting 'Svasti' (Peace/Auspiciousness) and offering magnificent hymns. This illustrates that even the highest cosmic entities are subject to the Lord's power, and the enlightened response to overwhelming change is prayer for universal well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.21?
Those groups of gods enter into You; some, struck with fear, extol You with joined palms. Groups of great sages and perfected beings praise You with elaborate hymns, saying 'May it be well!'