Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 Verse 24 Meaning

On seeing Thee, touching the sky, shining in many colors, with mouths wide open, with large fiery eyes, I am terrified at heart and find neither courage nor peace, O Vishnu.

BG 11.24

नभःस्पृशं दीप्तमनेकवर्णं व्यात्ताननं दीप्तविशालनेत्रम्। दृष्ट्वा हि त्वां प्रव्यथितान्तरात्मा धृतिं न विन्दामि शमं च विष्णो

nabhaḥ-spṛiśhaṁ dīptam aneka-varṇaṁ vyāttānanaṁ dīpta-viśhāla-netram dṛiṣhṭvā hi tvāṁ pravyathitāntar-ātmā dhṛitiṁ na vindāmi śhamaṁ cha viṣhṇo

Meaning in English

On seeing Thee, touching the sky, shining in many colors, with mouths wide open, with large fiery eyes, I am terrified at heart and find neither courage nor peace, O Vishnu.

हिंदी अर्थ (Hindi Meaning)

हे विष्णो ! आपके अनेक देदीप्यमान वर्ण हैं, आप आकाशको स्पर्श कर रहे हैं, आपका मुख फैला हुआ है आपके नेत्र प्रदीप्त और विशाल हैं। ऐसे आपको देखकर भयभीत अन्तःकरणवाला मैं धैर्य और शान्तिको प्राप्त नहीं हो रहा हूँ।

Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 11 of the Bhagavad Gita offers profound wisdom for modern life. As part of The Yoga of the Universal Form (Visvarupa Darsana Yoga), it teaches about Universal form and Divine vision.

The essence of this teaching encourages us to focus on our actions and duties rather than anxiety about outcomes. In today's fast-paced world, this timeless wisdom offers a path to inner peace.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

When to Apply This Verse

  • When feeling anxious about results at work or exams
  • Before starting a new project or challenge
  • When perfectionism causes stress

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