Chapter 11, Verse 43
पितासि लोकस्य चराचरस्य त्वमस्य पूज्यश्च गुरुर्गरीयान् |
न त्वत्समोऽस्त्यभ्यधिक: कुतोऽन्यो लोकत्रयेऽप्यप्रतिमप्रभाव ॥43॥
pitāsi lokasya carācarasya tvam asya pūjyaś ca gurur garīyān |
na tvat-samo ’sty abhyadhikaḥ kuto ’nyo loka-traye ’py apratima-prabhāvaḥ
"You are the Father of the entire world, of all that moves and is motionless. You are its most adorable object of worship and its supreme spiritual master. There is no one equal to You in all the three worlds; how then could there be anyone greater than You, O possessor of incomparable power?"
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.43 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.43 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, Arjuna recognizes Krishna not just as a friend, but as the primordial source of all existence. By calling Him 'Pita' (Father) and 'Gariyan' (Greatest Teacher), Arjuna acknowledges that Krishna is the 'Adi-Guru'—the original preceptor who even taught Brahma. The phrase 'na tvat-samo' (none is equal to You) combined with 'abhyadhikah' (none is greater) establishes the absolute monotheistic supremacy of the Divine. His influence ('Prabhava') is 'Apratima' (matchless), spanning across the 'Loka-traya' (the three spheres of existence).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.43?
You are the Father of the entire world, of all that moves and is motionless. You are its most adorable object of worship and its supreme spiritual master. There is no one equal to You in all the three worlds; how then could there be anyone greater than You, O possessor of incomparable power?