Chapter 11, Verse 5
श्रीभगवानुवाच |
पश्य मे पार्थ रूपाणि शतशोऽथ सहस्रश: |
नानाविधानि दिव्यानि नानावर्णाकृतीनि च ॥5॥
śhrī-bhagavān uvācha |
paśhya me pārtha rūpāṇi śhataśho ’tha sahasraśhaḥ |
nānā-vidhāni divyāni nānā-varṇākṛitīni cha
"The Blessed Lord said: O son of Prtha, behold My forms in (their) hundreds and in thousands, of different kinds, celestial, and of various colours and shapes."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.5 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.5 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, Shri Krishna responds to Arjuna’s request to see His divine opulence. He commands Arjuna to 'behold' (paśhya) His Universal Form (Vishwarupa). Krishna emphasizes that His manifestation is not singular or static but consists of infinite diversity—hundreds and thousands of forms, varied in kind (nānā-vidhāni), divine in nature (divyāni), and possessing infinite colors and structures (nānā-varṇākṛitīni). This marks the transition from philosophical discourse to a direct experiential revelation of the Divine’s cosmic totality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.5?
The Blessed Lord said: O son of Prtha, behold My forms in (their) hundreds and in thousands, of different kinds, celestial, and of various colours and shapes.