अदृष्टपूर्वं हृषितोऽस्मि दृष्ट्वा भयेन च प्रव्यथितं मनो मे। तदेव मे दर्शय देव रूपं प्रसीद देवेश जगन्निवास
Arjuna is the one making the request to Krishna. He expresses a mix of wonder and joy upon seeing Krishna's cosmic form, but also admits to being deeply disturbed and fearful. This blend of awe and fear highlights the overwhelming nature of Krishna's universal manifestation for Arjuna.
Awe can make us notice where familiarity became carelessness. If a relationship matters, consider whether an apology, a gentler tone, or more attentive presence is needed.
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What specific form does Arjuna ask Krishna to show him after witnessing the wondrous form in this teaching on Having?
Arjuna asks Krishna to reveal his divine form as Vishnu with four arms. He longs to see the more familiar, gentle aspect of the Lord, rather than the overwhelming cosmic form that fills him with both joy and fear.
How does Arjuna describe his mental state after seeing the unprecedented form of Krishna in this teaching on Having?
Arjuna describes his mind as being uplifted with joy but simultaneously agitated with fear. The sight of Krishna's form, never seen before, fills him with conflicting emotions—delight at the divine vision and anxiety due to its vastness and power.
In Chapter 11, Verse 45, what does Arjuna mean when he addresses Krishna as 'Lord of celestials' and 'Abode of the universe' in this teaching on Having?
By calling Krishna 'Lord of celestials' and 'Abode of the universe,' Arjuna acknowledges Krishna's supreme status as the ruler of all divine beings and as the underlying support of all creation. These titles express Arjuna's reverence and recognition of Krishna's all-encompassing divinity.
Why does Arjuna, after beholding Krishna's universal form, wish to see the four-armed Vishnu form instead?
Arjuna desires to see the four-armed Vishnu form because it is more approachable and comforting compared to the overwhelming cosmic form. The universal form reveals the vastness and power of the divine, which can inspire awe but also fear. By returning to the gentler, more familiar form, Arjuna seeks reassurance and a sense of closeness with the divine, showing how human hearts often long for intimacy and compassion, even amidst spiritual revelation.
I have seen that which none hath seen before, My heart is glad, yet faileth me for fear; Show me, O God, Thine other Form again— Mercy, O God of Gods, home of all worlds—
What do “thy” and “thou” mean?
“Thy” means “your”; “thou” and “thee” mean “you”; “thine” means “yours.” This historical translation is preserved as published.