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Divine Is Beyond The Grasp or Understanding Of Anyone

आख्याहि मे को भवानुग्ररूपो
नमोऽस्तु ते देववर प्रसीद |
विज्ञातुमिच्छामि भवन्तमाद्यं
न हि प्रजानामि तव प्रवृत्तिम् || 11.31||

ākhyāhi me ko bhavān ugra-rūpo
namo ’stu te deva-vara prasīda
vijñātum ichchhāmi bhavantam ādyaṁ
na hi prajānāmi tava pravṛittim|| 11.31||

Shloka Translation
BG – Ch. 11- Ver. 31:

Tell me who You are, with your ferocious form. I bow before You, God of gods; please have mercy on me. I’d like to know who You are, who existed before all creation, because I don’t understand Your nature or workings.

Explanation

Arjuna had previously asked to view the universal form. Arjuna became perplexed and upset when Shree Krishna demonstrated it. He now wants to discover the nature and purpose of God after seeing an almost amazing cosmic show. As a result, he inquires, “Who are you and what is your purpose?”

Verse & what we can learn

Shri Krishna transitioned from his human form to a massive cosmic shape that was agreeable, then to another cosmic form that was terribly frightening in a matter of seconds. Arjuna demanded that he tell who he was right now and what his aim and purpose for destroying everything was. Even in his request, there was humility and surrender, because Arjuna begged for the Lord’s grace, fully aware that he was the universe’s initial primal being.

In the context of this shloka, the word “Aadyam” is very important. Before and after creation, someone or something must be there to take on the task of destruction. It must also be beyond all names and forms, because names and forms are the ones that are created and destroyed. As a result, when the entire universe is dissolved, the same original being recreates, sustains, and destroys the universe.

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 Lord Shri Krishna replies to Arjuna.

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