Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 11 · Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 11.42 यच्चावहासार्थमसत्कृतोऽसि
श्लोक 11.42
यच्चावहासार्थमसत्कृतोऽसि
विहारशय्यासनभोजनेषु ।
एकोऽथवाप्यच्युत तत्समक्षं
तत्क्षामये त्वामहमप्रमेयम् ॥
yaccāvahāsārthamasatkṛto'si
vihāraśayyāsanabhojaneṣu |
eko'thavāpyacyuta tatsamakṣaṃ
tatkṣāmaye tvāmahamaprameyam ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
और हे अच्युत! हँसी-मज़ाक में खेलते, सोते, बैठते या भोजन करते समय, अकेले में या दूसरों के सामने, मैंने जो आपका अनादर किया, उसके लिए मैं आप अप्रमेय से क्षमा माँगता हूँ।
Meaning in English
and if in jest I showed you disrespect while playing, resting, sitting or eating, alone or in the presence of others, O Achyuta (unfailing one), for that I beg forgiveness from you, the immeasurable.
Bhagavad Gita 11.42 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| यत् च | yat ca | and whatever |
| अवहासार्थम् | avahāsa-artham | in jest |
| असत्कृतः असि | asatkṛtaḥ asi | you were treated without respect |
| विहारशय्यासनभोजनेषु | vihāra-śayyā-āsana-bhojaneṣu | while playing, resting, sitting or eating |
| एकः | ekaḥ | alone |
| अथवा अपि | athavā api | or else |
| अच्युत | acyuta | O unfailing one |
| तत्समक्षम् | tat-samakṣam | in the presence of others |
| तत् | tat | that |
| क्षामये | kṣāmaye | I ask forgiveness |
| त्वाम् | tvām | you |
| अहम् | aham | I |
| अप्रमेयम् | aprameyam | the immeasurable one |
Explanation
And if in jest I treated you without due respect, while playing, resting, sitting or eating, alone or in front of others, O Achyuta, for all that I ask forgiveness of you, the immeasurable one. Arjuna completes his apology for the familiarity of their friendship.
The list — play, rest, sitting together, meals — recalls the shared everyday life of two close friends and cousins. Arjuna now asks pardon from the 'immeasurable' Lord for anything that fell short of reverence. Commentators note the beauty of the contrast: the God of the cosmic vision had been sharing ordinary meals and jokes. The verse teaches humility, but it also shows how near the Divine comes to those who love him.
भावार्थ
हे अच्युत, हँसी-मज़ाक में, खेलते, सोते, बैठते या भोजन करते समय, अकेले में या दूसरों के सामने, मैंने आपका जो भी अनादर किया हो, उसके लिए मैं आप अप्रमेय से क्षमा माँगता हूँ।
Living it today
Apologise for small slights too; a sincere "forgive me" keeps your closest relationships honest and healthy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 11.42?
And if in jest I treated you without due respect, while playing, resting, sitting or eating, alone or in front of others, O Achyuta, for all that I ask forgiveness of you, the immeasurable one. Arjuna completes his apology for the familiarity of their friendship.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 11.42?
Arjuna speaks this verse, in Chapter 11 (Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 11.42 in daily life?
Apologise for small slights too; a sincere "forgive me" keeps your closest relationships honest and healthy.
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