Verse 11.49 : Visvarupa Darsana Yoga "Vision of Cosmic Form"
Verse 49 of 55
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The Translation
“Do not be afraid, and do not let your mind be bewildered on seeing this terrible form of Mine. Free from fear and with a joyful heart, behold once again that familiar form of Mine.”
Commentary & Insights
Showing deep empathy and love, Krishna calms Arjuna's terror and commands him to set aside his fear, inviting him to look upon His gentle, familiar form with a joyful heart.
Practical Application
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If you are working with someone who is stressed or anxious today, offer them a calm, gentle, and supportive presence to restore their confidence.
Reflections & Notes
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Self-Reflection Prompts
- How does Krishna's transition from the terrifying form to the gentle form show the dual nature of reality (the cold, infinite cosmos vs. the warm, loving presence)?
- What does 'free from fear and with a joyful heart' (vyapeta-bhīḥ prīta-manāḥ) mean in the context of our own spiritual practice?
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11.49
मा ते व्यथा मा च विमूढभावो
दृष्ट्वा रूपं घोरमीदृङ्ममेदम्
The Lord removes Arjuna's anxiety. The terrifying form is the truth of time and death. But since the seeker cannot live in constant terror, the Lord assumes the pleasant form to provide a stable, loving center for the mind.