Chapter 11, Verse 42
यच्चावहासार्थमसत्कृतोऽसि विहारशय्यासनभोजनेषु | एकोऽथवाप्यच्युत तत्समक्षं तत्क्षामये त्वामहमप्रमेयम् ॥42॥
yaccāvahāsārtham asatkṛto 'si vihāra-śayyāsana-bhojaneṣu | eko 'thavāpy acyuta tat-samakṣaṃ tat kṣāmaye tvām aham aprameyam
"And that You have been discourteously treated out of fun—while walking, while on a bed, while on a seat, while eating, in privacy, or, O Acyuta, even in public, for that I beg pardon of You, the immeasurable One."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.42 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.42 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Arjuna, having witnessed the Vishwarupa (Universal Form), is struck by a profound realization of Krishna's divinity. He reflects on their intimate friendship (Sakhya-bhava) and feels a deep sense of remorse for treating the Supreme Lord with casual familiarity. This verse highlights the transition from seeing God as a 'peer' to recognizing Him as the 'Incomprehensible' (Aprameyam). Arjuna lists daily activities like eating and resting where he might have lacked formal respect, teaching us that while the Divine is accessible through love, one should never lose sight of His supreme, immeasurable nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.42?
And that You have been discourteously treated out of fun—while walking, while on a bed, while on a seat, while eating, in privacy, or, O Acyuta, even in public, for that I beg pardon of You, the immeasurable One.