Vision of the Universal Form - 11 - 03

The Shloka

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एवमेतद्यथात्थ त्वमात्मानं परमेश्वर ।

द्रष्टुमिच्छामि ते रूपमैश्वरं पुरुषोत्तम ॥

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evam etad yathāttha tvam ātmānaṁ parameśvara ।

draṣṭum icchāmi te rūpam aiśvaraṁ puruṣottama ॥

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Meaning / Summary

This verse marks a crucial turning point where Arjuna, having understood the theoretical exposition of Krishna’s cosmic form, now yearns for a direct, visual experience of it. It emphasizes the human desire to not only understand but also to perceive the divine reality.

O Supreme Lord, just as you have described yourself, I wish to see your divine form, O Supreme Person.

Arjuna expresses his desire to see the divine form of Krishna, as described by Krishna Himself.

Arjuna, now convinced by Krishna’s explanation of His cosmic form and realizing Krishna’s supreme nature, expresses his desire to visually perceive that very form. He acknowledges Krishna’s description of Himself as the ultimate reality and requests a direct manifestation of His divine, all-encompassing form. Arjuna addresses Krishna with reverence, acknowledging His supreme position and expressing his eagerness to witness the magnificent form that Krishna has described.

Sentence - 1

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एवमेतद्यथात्थ त्वमात्मानं परमेश्वर

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Meaning

O Supreme Lord, just as You have described Yourself.

Meaning of Words

एवम्	evam	Thus In this way; like this; as mentioned before.
एतत्	etat	This that has been mentioned; this which you said.
यथा	yathā	As In the manner; in the same way; according to.
अत्थ	āttha	Said You have spoken; you have said.
त्वम्	tvam
You The person being addressed; in this context, Krishna.
आत्मानम्	ātmānam
Yourself About yourself; regarding your own nature; the true self.
परमेश्वर	parameśvara
O Supreme Lord Supreme controller; the ultimate Lord; the highest authority. This is a term of reverence and acknowledgement of Krishna’s supreme position.

Sentence - 2

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द्रष्टुमिच्छामि ते रूपमैश्वरं पुरुषोत्तम

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Meaning

I wish to see Your divine form, O Supreme Person.

Meaning of Words

द्रष्टुम्	draṣṭum
To see To behold; to perceive visually; to witness.
इच्छामि	icchāmi
I wish I desire; I long for; I have the intention.
ते	te	Your Belonging to you; of you.
रूपम्	rūpam
Form Appearance; shape; manifestation; specific form.
ऐश्वरम्	aiśvaram
Divine Related to God; godly; glorious; magnificent; full of power.
पुरुषोत्तम	puruṣottama
O Supreme Person The best among men; the Supreme Being; the highest of all beings. This is a title of respect for Krishna, signifying his supreme position.

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