Bhagavad Gita

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 11: Vishwarupa Darshana Yogam Verses 2:

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Ishvara Is The Universe’s Creator, Protector, And Destroyer

भवाप्ययौ हि भूतानां श्रुतौ विस्तरशो मया |
त्वत्त: कमलपत्राक्ष माहात्म्यमपि चाव्ययम् || 11.2||

bhavāpyayau hi bhūtānāṁ śhrutau vistaraśho mayā
tvattaḥ kamala-patrākṣha māhātmyam api chāvyayam|| 11.2||

Shloka Translation
BG – Ch. 11- Ver. 2:

O Lotus-eyed One, I have heard from You in great detail regarding the appearance and disappearance of all living beings, as well as Your eternal magnificence.

Explanation

Arjun continues his adoration of Lord Krishna’s majesty by affirming his supremacy as the source of every material manifestation’s appearance and disappearance. In the phrasal verb, he calls Shree Krishna as kamala-patrākṣha, which means “whose eyes are like the lotus flower, which is huge, soft, and beautiful, and endowed with the traits of sweetness and kindness.”

“O Shree Krishna, I have heard from you about your imperishable great grandeur,” Arjuna suggests in the above verse. Although you are present in everyone, you are unaffected by their flaws. You are the supreme controller, but you are not responsible for our acts since you are the non-doer. You are impartial and equal to all, despite the fact that you bestow the fruits of our karmas. You are the ultimate witness and disseminator of our activities’ outcomes. As a result, I’ve come to the conclusion that you are the object of all beings’ affection.”

Verse & what we can learn

Ishvara is the universe’s creator, maintainer, and disintegrator Apart than Ishvara, there is no other cause of the universe. He is the universe’s raw material as well as its intelligence. Hearing the divine expressions of Ishvara from Shri Krishna reinforced this glory in Arjuna’s mind.

Ishvara does not get involved in the workings of the cosmos on a personal level. In the awarding of results, liberty, and bondage, he is fair to all. He continues to serve as the “avyayam,” or indestructible basis, from which the mechanical Prakriti projects a plethora of names and forms.

This shloka now contains a hint of displeasure conveyed by Arjuna. Even though he has understood Ishvara’s teachings, answered his questions, and learned the techniques of karma yoga and dhyana yoga (meditation), he still requires something else.

To acquire knowledge and to implement that knowledge in life one needs to be mentally and physically active and healthy and for that daily meditation is a great tool.

There are various types of meditation like Buddhist meditation, heartfulness meditation, mindfulness meditation, meditation for stress, and each meditation benefits are countless. There is also numerous meditation techniques for beginners which help in practicing daily meditation so go ahead and start your journey towards a peaceful and balanced life.

In the Next Shloka Arjuna expresses his desire to see Shri Krishna’s Cosmic divine form.

Let’s learn to live with “The Gita” via Meditation Affinity…

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