Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 Verse 3 Meaning

Now, O Supreme Lord, as Thou hast thus described Thyself, O Supreme Person, I wish to behold Thy divine form.

BG 11.3

एवमेतद्यथात्थ त्वमात्मानं परमेश्वर। द्रष्टुमिच्छामि ते रूपमैश्वरं पुरुषोत्तम

evam etad yathāttha tvam ātmānaṁ parameśhvara draṣhṭum ichchhāmi te rūpam aiśhwaraṁ puruṣhottama

Meaning

Now, O Supreme Lord, as Thou hast thus described Thyself, O Supreme Person, I wish to behold Thy divine form.

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What Does Bhagavad Gita 11.3 Mean?

Now, O Supreme Lord, as Thou hast thus described Thyself, O Supreme Person, I wish to behold Thy divine form. This verse from Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga speaks directly to the theme of divine awe, offering insight that deepens our understanding of the Gita's teaching. Ramanuja's commentary highlights how this verse reinforces the accessibility of the Gita's path. The teaching on divine awe is presented not as an elite attainment but as a practical orientation available to anyone willing to examine their motivations and actions honestly.

What makes this teaching enduringly relevant is its refusal to separate the spiritual from the ordinary. The very situations that challenge us become the ground of practice when approached with the understanding this verse provides.

— Explained by the Nitya Team

What Is the Context of Bhagavad Gita 11.3?

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 11.3 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

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 11.3?
Now, O Supreme Lord, as Thou hast thus described Thyself, O Supreme Person, I wish to behold Thy divine form. This verse from Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga speaks directly to the theme of divine awe, offering insight that deepens our understanding of the Gita's teaching. Ramanuja's commentary highlights...
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 11.3 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on divine vision and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

Related Verses

BG 11.32

The Blessed Lord said, "I am the full-grown, world-destroying Time, now engaged in destroying the worlds. Even without you, none of the warriors arrayed in the hostile armies will live."

BG 11.33

Therefore, stand up and obtain fame. Conquer the enemies and enjoy the unparalleled kingdom. Verily, by Me they have already been slain; be thou a mere instrument, O Arjuna.

BG 1.1

Dhritarashtra said, "What did my people and the sons of Pandu do when they had assembled together, eager for battle, on the holy plain of Kurukshetra, O Sanjaya?"

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