Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 11 · Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 11.2 भवाप्ययौ हि भूतानां श्रुतौ विस्तरशो मया
श्लोक 11.2
भवाप्ययौ हि भूतानां श्रुतौ विस्तरशो मया ।
त्वत्तः कमलपत्राक्ष माहात्म्यमपि चाव्ययम् ॥
bhavāpyayau hi bhūtānāṃ śrutau vistaraśo mayā |
tvattaḥ kamalapatrākṣa māhātmyamapi cāvyayam ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
हे कमलनयन! मैंने आपसे प्राणियों की उत्पत्ति और प्रलय का विस्तार से वर्णन सुना है, और आपकी अविनाशी महिमा के बारे में भी सुना है।
Meaning in English
O Kamalapatraksha (lotus-eyed one), I have heard from you in detail about the origin and dissolution of beings, and also of your imperishable greatness.
Bhagavad Gita 11.2 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| भवाप्ययौ | bhava-apyayau | origin and dissolution |
| हि | hi | indeed |
| भूतानाम् | bhūtānām | of beings |
| श्रुतौ | śrutau | have been heard |
| विस्तरशः | vistaraśaḥ | in detail |
| मया | mayā | by me |
| त्वत्तः | tvattaḥ | from you |
| कमलपत्राक्ष | kamala-patra-akṣa | O lotus-eyed one |
| माहात्म्यम् | māhātmyam | greatness |
| अपि | api | also |
| च | ca | and |
| अव्ययम् | avyayam | imperishable |
Explanation
O lotus-eyed Krishna, I have heard from you in detail how beings arise and how they dissolve, and also about your own imperishable greatness. Arjuna sums up what he has learned: the Lord as the source and end of all, and his unending glory.
The verse recalls the teaching of chapters 7 to 10, where Krishna described himself as the origin and dissolution of the whole world (7.6) and listed his vibhutis, his special manifestations. The address 'lotus-eyed' expresses affection and reverence. Ramanuja and other Vaishnava commentators stress the 'imperishable greatness', the Lord's glory that does not diminish though he is the cause of all change. Arjuna has heard; now he will ask to see.
भावार्थ
हे कमलनयन, मैंने आपसे प्राणियों की उत्पत्ति और प्रलय का विस्तार से वर्णन सुना है, और आपकी अविनाशी महिमा के बारे में भी सुना है। अब अर्जुन सुने हुए को प्रत्यक्ष देखना चाहते हैं।
Living it today
Hearing about something is a beginning; let what you learn move you towards experiencing it for yourself.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 11.2?
O lotus-eyed Krishna, I have heard from you in detail how beings arise and how they dissolve, and also about your own imperishable greatness. Arjuna sums up what he has learned: the Lord as the source and end of all, and his unending glory.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 11.2?
Arjuna speaks this verse, in Chapter 11 (Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 11.2 in daily life?
Hearing about something is a beginning; let what you learn move you towards experiencing it for yourself.
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