Chapter 11, Verse 22
रुद्रादित्या वसवो ये च साध्या विश्वेऽश्विनौ मरुतश्चोष्मपाश्च |
गन्धर्वयक्षासुरसिद्धसङ्घा वीक्षन्ते त्वां विस्मिताश्चैव सर्वे ॥22॥
rudrādityā vasavo ye ca sādhyā viśve'śvinau marutaścoṣmapāśca |
gandharvayakṣāsurasiddhasaṅghā vīkṣante tvāṃ vismitāścaiva sarve ||
"The Rudras, Adityas, Vasus, Sadhyas, Visvedevas, the two Ashvins, the Maruts, the Ushmapas, and hosts of Gandharvas, Yakshas, Asuras, and Siddhas—all are beholding You, and they are all quite amazed."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.22 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.22 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse enumerates various levels of celestial and terrestrial beings—ranging from the powerful administrative deities (Rudras, Adityas) to ancestors (Ushmapas) and even antagonistic forces (Asuras). Their collective wonder signifies that the Universal Form (Vishwarupa) is so transcendent that even those who govern the universe or possess perfected powers are humbled and mystified by its magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.22?
The Rudras, Adityas, Vasus, Sadhyas, Visvedevas, the two Ashvins, the Maruts, the Ushmapas, and hosts of Gandharvas, Yakshas, Asuras, and Siddhas—all are beholding You, and they are all quite amazed.