Chapter 11, Verse 4
मन्यसे यदि तच्छक्यं मया द्रष्टुमिति प्रभो | योगेश्वर ततो मे त्वं दर्शयात्मानमव्ययम् ॥4॥
manyase yadi tach-chakyaṁ mayā draṣhṭum iti prabho | yogeśhvara tato me tvaṁ darśhayātmānam avyayam
"O Lord, if You think that it is possible to be seen by me, then, O Lord of Yoga, You show me Your eternal Self."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.4 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.4 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Arjuna exhibits profound humility and surrender. Instead of demanding a vision of the Divine Cosmic Form, he qualifies his request with 'if You think it is possible.' He addresses Krishna as 'Yogeshwara'—the Master of all mystic powers—acknowledging that such a vision is a gift of Grace, not a right of the seeker. The word 'Avyayam' highlights that the form he seeks to see is the imperishable, eternal aspect of the Divine, beyond the decay of the material world.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.4?
O Lord, if You think that it is possible to be seen by me, then, O Lord of Yoga, You show me Your eternal Self.