Chapter 11, Verse 9
सञ्जय उवाच | एवमुक्त्वा ततो राजन्महायोगेश्वरो हरि: | दर्शयामास पार्थाय परमं रूपमैश्वरम् ॥9॥
sañjaya uvāca | evam uktvā tato rājan mahā-yogeśvaro hariḥ | darśayāmāsa pārthāya paramaṁ rūpam aiśvaram
"Sanjaya said: O King, having spoken thus, the great Lord of Yoga, Hari (Krishna), then showed to the son of Prtha (Arjuna) His supreme divine form."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.9 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 11.9 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
In this verse, Sanjaya provides a crucial transition from Krishna's promise to the actual revelation of the Vishwaroop (Universal Form). He addresses Dhritarashtra as 'Rajan' (King) and identifies Krishna as 'Maha-Yogeshwar'—the Supreme Master of all mystic powers. The name 'Hari' is significant as it denotes the one who removes all obstacles and ignorance. By using these titles, Sanjaya emphasizes that what Arjuna is about to witness is not an illusion, but the supreme, opulent reality (Aiśvaram) of the Divine.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 11.9?
Sanjaya said: O King, having spoken thus, the great Lord of Yoga, Hari (Krishna), then showed to the son of Prtha (Arjuna) His supreme divine form.