Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11 Verse 32 Meaning

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 11.32

श्री भगवानुवाच कालोऽस्मि लोकक्षयकृत्प्रवृद्धो लोकान्समाहर्तुमिह प्रवृत्तः। ऋतेऽपि त्वां न भविष्यन्ति सर्वे येऽवस्थिताः प्रत्यनीकेषु योधाः

śhrī-bhagavān uvācha kālo ’smi loka-kṣhaya-kṛit pravṛiddho lokān samāhartum iha pravṛittaḥ ṛite ’pi tvāṁ na bhaviṣhyanti sarve ye ’vasthitāḥ pratyanīkeṣhu yodhāḥ

Meaning

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."

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 11 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: The Blessed Lord said, "I am the full-grown, world-destroying Time, now engaged in destroying the worlds.

In The Yoga of the Universal Form (Visvarupa Darsana Yoga), Krishna explains Arjuna receives divine vision to see Krishna's cosmic universal form.

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Chapter Context

Arjuna receives divine vision to see Krishna's cosmic universal form.

Key themes in this chapter include Universal form, Divine vision, Awe.

When to Apply This Verse

  • 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 11.32?
The Blessed Lord said, "I am the full-grown, world-destroying Time, now engaged in destroying the worlds. This verse emphasizes universal form with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 11.32 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.

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