Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 Verse 25 Meaning
Having seen Thy mouths fearful with teeth blazing like the fires of cosmic dissolution, I know not the four quarters, nor do I find peace. Have mercy, O Lord of the gods, O abode of the universe.
BG 11.25
दंष्ट्राकरालानि च ते मुखानि दृष्ट्वैव कालानलसन्निभानि। दिशो न जाने न लभे च शर्म प्रसीद देवेश जगन्निवास
danṣhṭrā-karālāni cha te mukhāni dṛiṣhṭvaiva kālānala-sannibhāni diśho na jāne na labhe cha śharma prasīda deveśha jagan-nivāsa
Meaning
Having seen Thy mouths fearful with teeth blazing like the fires of cosmic dissolution, I know not the four quarters, nor do I find peace. Have mercy, O Lord of the gods, O abode of the universe.
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What Does Bhagavad Gita 11.25 Mean?
This verse carries the weight of lived truth. Having seen Thy mouths fearful with teeth blazing like the fires of cosmic dissolution, I know not the four quarters, nor do I find peace. In the context of witnessing the totality of creation, preservation, and destruction in the Divine, these words illuminate the principle of surrender from a perspective that complements the surrounding verses. What distinguishes this verse is its integration of surrender with the broader framework of the Gita's philosophy.
Rather than treating spiritual life as separate from worldly engagement, Krishna shows how cosmic vision can be realized through every aspect of human experience. The practical invitation is to hold this verse as a mirror. Where in your life does the principle of surrender feel most challenging? That is precisely where the teaching has the most to offer.
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What Is the Context of Bhagavad Gita 11.25?
Arjuna receives divine vision to see Krishna's cosmic universal form.
Key themes in this chapter include Universal form, Divine vision, Awe.
How Can I Apply Bhagavad Gita 11.25 in Daily Life?
- •When you need steadiness while dealing with universal form
- •When practicing divine vision amid uncertainty
- •When applying awe to real-life choices
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