श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.३६ — स्थाने हृषीकेश — Benefits & How to Chant
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.३६ — स्थाने हृषीकेश
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.३६ — स्थाने हृषीकेश
A verse of joyful praise celebrating the glory of the Lord
Affirms that the Lord's majesty draws the devoted world in love
Reminds the seeker that remembrance of God dispels fear and evil
Inspires the heart to rejoice in the greatness of the Divine
Honours the example of the siddhas who bow before the Lord
Cultivates devotion balanced with reverence for God's power
How to Chant श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.३६ — स्थाने हृषीकेश
Instructions
Chant this verse as a joyful glorification of the Lord, addressing Him as Hrishikesha, the master of the senses. As you recite, dwell on how the praise of God gladdens the heart and draws it into love, while fear and negativity flee at His name. It is a fitting verse for devotional kirtan or contemplation of the cosmic form revealed in Chapter 11.
Spiritual Significance
The tradition holds that the very glorification of the Lord, as Arjuna voices here, brings delight to the heart and protection from all that is fearful — for wherever the Lord's name and praise resound, joy increases and the forces of darkness lose their power.
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11, Verse 36
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
In the eleventh chapter, Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga, after beholding the overwhelming universal form, Arjuna composes himself and offers a series of prayers. This verse opens that hymn of praise, affirming that the world rightly rejoices in Krishna's glory while the demonic flee and the perfected sages bow before Him.