Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 11 · Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 11.11 दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरं दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनम्
श्लोक 11.11
दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरं दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनम् ।
सर्वाश्चर्यमयं देवमनन्तं विश्वतोमुखम् ॥
divyamālyāmbaradharaṃ divyagandhānulepanam |
sarvāścaryamayaṃ devamanantaṃ viśvatomukham ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
वे दिव्य मालाएँ और वस्त्र धारण किए थे, दिव्य सुगंध का लेप लगाए थे। वे सब प्रकार के आश्चर्यों से भरे, अनंत और सब ओर मुख वाले देव थे।
Meaning in English
Wearing divine garlands and garments, anointed with divine fragrances, full of every wonder, that God was infinite, with faces turned in all directions.
Bhagavad Gita 11.11 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दिव्यमाल्याम्बरधरम् | divya-mālya-ambara-dharam | wearing divine garlands and garments |
| दिव्यगन्धानुलेपनम् | divya-gandha-anulepanam | anointed with divine fragrances |
| सर्वाश्चर्यमयम् | sarva-āścarya-mayam | full of every wonder |
| देवम् | devam | the shining Lord |
| अनन्तम् | anantam | endless |
| विश्वतोमुखम् | viśvato-mukham | facing in all directions |
Explanation
He wore divine garlands and garments, was anointed with heavenly fragrances, and was full of every wonder — the shining, endless Lord whose faces turned in every direction. Sanjaya continues the description of the radiant form. It is a form both glorious and festive, adorned as for worship.
The garlands, garments and perfumes are signs of worship and festivity, showing the form first in its splendid and auspicious aspect. 'Facing in all directions' (vishvatomukha) is an old Vedic phrase for the all-present God, used again in 13.13. Ramanuja emphasises that the cosmic form is a real and beautiful form of the Lord; Shankara reads the details as pointing to the Lord's all-pervading nature. The mood here is wonder, before it turns to awe and fear.
भावार्थ
वह दिव्य मालाएँ और वस्त्र धारण किए था, दिव्य सुगन्ध का लेप लगाए था, सब प्रकार के आश्चर्यों से भरा था — अनन्त और सब ओर मुख वाला वह देव था।
Living it today
Beauty, fragrance and festivity can be doorways to reverence; let them lift you, not just please you.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 11.11?
He wore divine garlands and garments, was anointed with heavenly fragrances, and was full of every wonder — the shining, endless Lord whose faces turned in every direction. Sanjaya continues the description of the radiant form. It is a form both glorious and festive, adorned as for worship.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 11.11?
Sanjaya speaks this verse, in Chapter 11 (Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 11.11 in daily life?
Beauty, fragrance and festivity can be doorways to reverence; let them lift you, not just please you.
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