Chapter 11, Verse 49
मा ते व्यथा मा च विमूढभावो दृष्ट्वा रूपं घोरमीदृङ्ममेदम् | व्यपेतभी: प्रीतमना: पुनस्त्वं तदेव मे रूपमिदं प्रपश्य ॥49॥
mā te vyathā mā ca vimūḍha-bhāvo dṛṣṭvā rūpaṁ ghoram īdṛṅ mamedam | vyapeta-bhīḥ prīta-manāḥ punas tvaṁ tad eva me rūpam idaṁ prapaśya ||
"May you have no fear, and may there be no bewilderment upon seeing this terrible form of Mine. Becoming free from fear and gladdened in mind again, behold this very same [four-armed] form of Mine."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.49 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.49 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
After revealing the overwhelming and terrifying Vishwarupa (Universal Form), Lord Krishna observes Arjuna's intense psychological distress. In His compassion, He reassures Arjuna that the vision of the Infinite should not be a cause for trauma. He instructs Arjuna to shed his fear (vyapetabhīḥ) and return to a state of joyful composure (prītamanāḥ) by focusing once more on His familiar, benevolent, and personal form. This transition marks the move from Aishvarya (God's majesty) back to Madhurya (God's sweetness).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.49?
May you have no fear, and may there be no bewilderment upon seeing this terrible form of Mine. Becoming free from fear and gladdened in mind again, behold this very same [four-armed] form of Mine.