Bhagavad Gita · Chapter 11 · Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga
Bhagavad Gita 11.51 दृष्ट्वेदं मानुषं रूपं तव सौम्यं जनार्दन
श्लोक 11.51
अर्जुन उवाच ।
दृष्ट्वेदं मानुषं रूपं तव सौम्यं जनार्दन ।
इदानीमस्मि संवृत्तः सचेताः प्रकृतिं गतः ॥
arjuna uvāca |
dṛṣṭvedaṃ mānuṣaṃ rūpaṃ tava saumyaṃ janārdana |
idānīmasmi saṃvṛttaḥ sacetāḥ prakṛtiṃ gataḥ ||
हिन्दी अर्थ
अर्जुन बोले: हे जनार्दन (श्रीकृष्ण)! आपके इस सौम्य मनुष्य रूप को देखकर अब मेरा मन शांत हो गया है और मैं अपनी स्वाभाविक स्थिति में आ गया हूँ।
Meaning in English
Arjuna said: Seeing this gentle human form of yours, O Janardana (Krishna), my mind is now calm and I have returned to my normal state.
Bhagavad Gita 11.51 — word by word
| Word | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| दृष्ट्वा | dṛṣṭvā | seeing |
| इदम् | idam | this |
| मानुषम् | mānuṣam | human |
| रूपम् | rūpam | form |
| तव | tava | your |
| सौम्यम् | saumyam | gentle |
| जनार्दन | janārdana | O Janardana |
| इदानीम् | idānīm | now |
| अस्मि | asmi | I am |
| संवृत्तः | saṃvṛttaḥ | become |
| सचेताः | sa-cetāḥ | composed, collected in mind |
| प्रकृतिम् | prakṛtim | to my normal state |
| गतः | gataḥ | returned |
Explanation
Arjuna said: seeing this gentle human form of yours, O Janardana, I am now composed in mind and restored to my natural state. Arjuna's fear subsides as he looks again upon his friend. The friend he knew has returned, and with him Arjuna's peace of mind.
The word 'manusham', human, shows that Krishna has returned to the form in which he lived among men. Arjuna recovers his presence of mind (sacetah) and his normal self (prakriti). Commentators note the relief in these words: the infinite is wonderful, but the human form of the Divine is what allows relationship, conversation and love. This verse closes the vision and returns the dialogue to the battlefield, where the teaching will continue in the following chapters.
भावार्थ
अर्जुन ने कहा — हे जनार्दन, आपके इस सौम्य मानव रूप को देखकर अब मैं शान्त-चित्त हो गया हूँ और अपनी स्वाभाविक अवस्था में लौट आया हूँ। मेरा भय दूर हो गया है।
Living it today
After intense experiences, return to the ordinary — a familiar face, a simple routine — to find your balance again.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita 11.51?
Arjuna said: seeing this gentle human form of yours, O Janardana, I am now composed in mind and restored to my natural state. Arjuna's fear subsides as he looks again upon his friend. The friend he knew has returned, and with him Arjuna's peace of mind.
Who speaks Bhagavad Gita 11.51?
Arjuna speaks this verse, in Chapter 11 (Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga) of the Bhagavad Gita.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 11.51 in daily life?
After intense experiences, return to the ordinary — a familiar face, a simple routine — to find your balance again.
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