श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.४९ — मा ते व्यथा मा च विमूढभावो — Word-by-Word Meaning
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता ११.४९ — मा ते व्यथा मा च विमूढभावो
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
मा ते व्यथा
mā te vyathā
let there be no fear or distress for you
मा च विमूढभावः
mā cha vimūḍha-bhāvaḥ
nor any bewilderment
दृष्ट्वा
dṛiṣhṭvā
on seeing
रूपम् घोरम्
rūpaṁ ghoram
terrible form
ईदृक् मम इदम्
īdṛiṅ mama idam
such as this of Mine
व्यपेतभीः
vyapeta-bhīḥ
free from fear
प्रीतमनाः
prīta-manāḥ
with a gladdened heart
पुनः त्वम्
punaḥ tvam
again you
तत् एव
tad eva
that very
मे रूपम् इदम्
me rūpam idam
this form of Mine
प्रपश्य
prapaśhya
behold; see
Complete Translation
मेरे इस प्रकार के घोर रूप को देखकर तुम्हें न तो भय हो और न ही मोह। भय से रहित और प्रसन्न मन होकर तुम पुनः मेरे इस (पूर्व) रूप को ही देखो।
Origin & History
Source: Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11, Verse 49
Author: Sage Veda Vyasa (Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva)
Period: 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Krishna say in Bhagavad Gita 11.49?▼
Krishna reassures the frightened Arjuna, telling him not to fear or be bewildered by the terrible universal form. He invites Arjuna, with his fear dispelled and heart gladdened, to behold once more the Lord's familiar, gentle form.
Why was Arjuna afraid?▼
The universal form Arjuna beheld was overwhelming and awe-inspiring, including its fearsome, all-devouring aspect as Time. Shaken by this vision, Arjuna was filled with dread, prompting Krishna's loving reassurance in this verse.
What does this verse reveal about the Lord?▼
It reveals God's compassion. Though Krishna displays His infinite majesty and even His terrifying cosmic aspect, He tenderly comforts His devotee, dispelling fear and restoring peace. The Lord both awes and reassures, caring for the devotee's heart.
How can this verse help in daily life?▼
Its message 'do not fear, do not be bewildered' is a soothing reassurance for any moment of anxiety or confusion. Reciting it helps the devotee feel the Lord's calming presence and recover a peaceful, gladdened mind in times of distress.
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