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Chapter 11 • Verse 48
The Yoga of the Vision of the Universal Form
MEANING & CONTEXT
Krishna comforts Arjuna and prepares to return to his original form. 'Mā te vyathā mā ca vimūḍha-bhāvo'—do not (mā) be distressed (vyathā) to you (te), do not (mā) be bewildered (vimūḍha-bhāvaḥ), and (ca). 'Dṛṣṭvā rūpaṁ ghoram īdṛṅ mama edyam'—having seen (dṛṣṭvā) this terrible (ghoram) form (rūpam) of Mine (mama), such (īdṛk). 'Vyapeta-bhīḥ prīta-manāḥ punas tvaṁ'—freed from fear (vyapeta-bhīḥ), with a pleased mind (prīta-manāḥ), again (punaḥ), you (tvam). 'Tadeva me rūpam idaṁ prapaśya'—behold (prapaśya) that (tad) indeed (eva) My (me) form (rūpam), this (idam). Krishna reassures Arjuna—do not be distressed or bewildered by the terrible cosmic form. With fear dispelled and a pleased mind, Arjuna should behold Krishna's original form again. This verse shows Krishna's compassion and prepares for his return to the familiar, accessible form.
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How this ancient wisdom applies to your daily life
Key Takeaway
This verse reveals that when you see profound truth that's overwhelming, truth itself can comfort you and guide you back to a form you can relate to. Krishna tells Arjuna not to be distressed or bewildered by the terrible cosmic form—with fear dispelled and a pleased mind, he should behold the original form again. When you see profound truths that are overwhelming, they can show you that you don't need to stay in the overwhelming state—you can return to a form you can relate to, with fear dispelled and a pleased mind. The cosmic vision shows that truth comforts you—it doesn't leave you overwhelmed, but guides you back to a form you can understand.
Personal Reflection
When have you been overwhelmed by truth? Does seeing profound reality reveal that truth comforts you? How does recognizing that truth guides you back to a relatable form change your approach to seeking it?
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