Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 11 · Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 11.21 अमी हि त्वां सुरसङ्घा विशन्ति
श्लोक 11.21
अमी हि त्वां सुरसङ्घा विशन्ति
केचिद्भीताः प्राञ्जलयो गृणन्ति ।
स्वस्तीत्युक्त्वा महर्षिसिद्धसङ्घाः
स्तुवन्ति त्वां स्तुतिभिः पुष्कलाभिः ॥
amī hi tvāṃ surasaṅghā viśanti
kecidbhītāḥ prāñjalayo gṛṇanti |
svastītyuktvā maharṣisiddhasaṅghāḥ
stuvanti tvāṃ stutibhiḥ puṣkalābhiḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
ये देवताओं के समूह आपमें प्रवेश कर रहे हैं; कुछ डरकर हाथ जोड़े आपकी स्तुति कर रहे हैं। महर्षियों और सिद्धों के समूह 'कल्याण हो' कहकर अनेक स्तोत्रों से आपकी स्तुति कर रहे हैं।
Meaning in English
These hosts of gods are entering into you; some, in fear, praise you with joined palms. Crying 'May all be well!', bands of great sages and perfected ones praise you with abundant hymns.
Bhagavad Gita 11.21 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| अमी | amī | these |
| हि | hi | indeed |
| त्वाम् | tvām | into you |
| सुरसङ्घाः | sura-saṅghāḥ | hosts of gods |
| विशन्ति | viśanti | enter |
| केचित् | kecit | some |
| भीताः | bhītāḥ | afraid |
| प्राञ्जलयः | prāñjalayaḥ | with folded hands |
| गृणन्ति | gṛṇanti | praise, call out |
| स्वस्ति इति उक्त्वा | svasti iti uktvā | saying 'may it be well' |
| महर्षिसिद्धसङ्घाः | maharṣi-siddha-saṅghāḥ | hosts of great sages and perfected ones |
| स्तुवन्ति | stuvanti | praise |
| त्वाम् | tvām | you |
| स्तुतिभिः | stutibhiḥ | with hymns |
| पुष्कलाभिः | puṣkalābhiḥ | abundant, sublime |
Explanation
Hosts of gods are entering into you; some, afraid, praise you with folded hands. Bands of great sages and perfected beings, crying 'may all be well', sing your praises with abundant hymns. Arjuna sees all of heaven responding to the vision with fear and worship.
Even the gods are shown entering the Lord, as all things return to their source. The response divides: some praise in fear, while the great rishis and siddhas, who understand, sing hymns and pray 'svasti', for the welfare of the world. Commentators read this as a picture of the right response to the Divine's power: not panic but prayer for the good of all. Shankara takes the sages' blessing as their wish that the coming destruction lead to the world's welfare.
भावार्थ
देवताओं के समूह आपमें प्रवेश कर रहे हैं। कुछ भयभीत होकर हाथ जोड़े आपकी स्तुति कर रहे हैं। महर्षियों और सिद्धों के समूह 'कल्याण हो' कहकर उत्तम स्तोत्रों से आपकी स्तुति कर रहे हैं।
Living it today
When fear comes, turn it into a prayer for the good of all; 'may all be well' is a strong response to uncertainty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 11.21?
Hosts of gods are entering into you; some, afraid, praise you with folded hands. Bands of great sages and perfected beings, crying 'may all be well', sing your praises with abundant hymns. Arjuna sees all of heaven responding to the vision with fear and worship.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 11.21?
Arjuna speaks this verse, in Chapter 11 (Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 11.21 in daily life?
When fear comes, turn it into a prayer for the good of all; 'may all be well' is a strong response to uncertainty.
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