Bhagavad Gita 11.49 — Ma Te Vyatha Ma Cha Vimudha-bhavo
Bhagavad Gita 11.49 — Ma Te Vyatha Ma Cha Vimudha-bhavo in English · English
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✦ Meaning
Seeing Arjuna shaken and terrified by the awesome universal form, Krishna lovingly reassures him. He tells Arjuna not to fear or be bewildered, and invites him, with fear dispelled and a glad heart, to behold once more the Lord's familiar, gentle form. This tender verse reveals the compassion of God, who reveals His majesty yet comforts and steadies the devotee with reassurance.
Origin & Story
Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11, Verse 49 · Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva) · Ancient (text compiled c. 5th–2nd century BCE)
In the eleventh chapter, Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga, after Arjuna has beheld the overwhelming and fearsome universal form and pleaded to see the Lord's gentler shape, Krishna reassures him. He tells Arjuna not to fear or be bewildered and invites him, calm and gladdened, to look once more upon the Lord's familiar form.
✦ As told in scripture
Devotees treasure this verse as the Lord's own promise of comfort, holding that whoever takes refuge in Him need never be overcome by fear — for the same Lord whose majesty fills the cosmos tenderly steadies the heart of His devotee.
The Mantra
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mā te vyathā mā cha vimūḍha-bhāvo dṛiṣhṭvā rūpaṁ ghoram īdṛiṅ mamedam vyapeta-bhīḥ prīta-manāḥ punas tvaṁ tad eva me rūpam idaṁ prapaśhya
Meaning:Let there be no fear or bewilderment in you on seeing this terrible form of Mine. With your fear dispelled and a gladdened heart, behold once more this familiar form of Mine.
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Benefits of Chanting Bhagavad Gita 11.49 — Ma Te Vyatha Ma Cha Vimudha-bhavo
Carries the Lord's direct reassurance against fear — 'do not be afraid'
Comforts the devotee in times of dread or bewilderment
Reveals the tender compassion of God toward the frightened heart
Restores calm and gladness after overwhelming experiences
Reminds the seeker that the Lord steadies as well as awes
A soothing verse to recite when seeking courage and peace
How to Chant Bhagavad Gita 11.49 — Ma Te Vyatha Ma Cha Vimudha-bhavo
Chant this verse whenever fear or confusion troubles the mind. As you recite, receive Krishna's words 'do not fear, do not be bewildered' as spoken to your own heart, and let your dread dissolve into a gladdened, peaceful mind. It is especially comforting to recite at night or in distress, trusting in the Lord's reassuring, gentle presence.
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