Chapter 11, Verse 25
दंष्ट्राकरालानि च ते मुखानि दृष्ट्वैव कालानलसन्निभानि | दिशो न जाने न लभे च शर्म प्रसीद देवेश जगन्निवास ॥25॥
daṁṣṭrā-karālāni ca te mukhāni dṛṣṭvaiva kālānala-sannibhāni | diśo na jāne na labhe ca śarma prasīda deveśa jagan-nivāsa ||
"Having merely seen Your mouths made terrible with (their) teeth and resembling the fire of Dissolution, I have lost the sense of direction and find no comfort. Be gracious, O Lord of gods, O Abode of the Universe."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.25 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.25 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Arjuna is witnessing the 'Kala' (Time) aspect of the Divine—the destructive force that consumes all things. The 'fire of dissolution' represents the end of a cosmic cycle. This sight is so overwhelming that Arjuna's cognitive and emotional stability is shaken; he loses his sense of orientation (space) and his inner peace (comfort). His plea for 'Prasada' (grace) is a transition from awe-struck fear to a desire for the benevolent, relatable form of the Lord.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.25?
Having merely seen Your mouths made terrible with (their) teeth and resembling the fire of Dissolution, I have lost the sense of direction and find no comfort. Be gracious, O Lord of gods, O Abode of the Universe.