Bhagavad Geetha Chapter 11: Vishwaroopa Darshana Yoga — Visualisation of the Multi-Verse Cosmos

Chapter 11: Vishwaroopa Darshana Yoga

Visualisation of the Multi-Verse Cosmos

Part of the Bhagavad Geetha — Complete Commentary by Guruji M. Mohan Sundar

Arjuna said, "O' the Supreme Lord, the secret of Supreme knowledge that YOU have imparted to me has dispelled my ignorance totally. I am indebted to YOU for YOUR grace on me". Krushna, I have realised YOUR indestructible nature. And YOU are the cause for the manifestation of living and non-living beings and dissolution of the same. Everything is YOURSELF. O' the Supreme Lord, I would like to see YOU as YOU have described YOURSELF that YOU are the knowledge, YOU are the wealth, YOU are the power, Supreme stamina and radiance. All put together, I would like to see YOU in one form directly. O' the Supreme LORD, if it is possible for me to see YOU, then show me YOUR Indestructible form. And if I am capable of seeing YOU in that Great Form, kindly show me that Indestructible Form. Lord Supreme God said, "O' Paartha, now you will see ME in MY infinite variety in a transcendental form in all the colours and glory". " O' Arjuna, see in ME the twelve sons of Aditi and AstaVasus and eleven Rudras (different forms of Shiva), Ashwini Kumaras, forty-nine forms of Wind God and also see all those wonderful forms which you have never seen". Arjuna, see in MY ONE body all that moving and non-moving creation in entirety and apart from that whatever you want to see, see in ME. But you will not be able to see MY transcendental form through this two eyes of yours. Therefore, I AM giving you the transcendental vision ( Third eye vision ) to see MY THAT Supreme form.

Note: The Supreme Being or the Universal Consciousness is the unmanifest ABSOLUTE which has transcendentally manifested here. It is beyond the five senses but perceivable by the Individual Consciousness. This is the fourth dimension (Thuriya) which is beyond the five senses. Therefore, it is common to observe that the forms of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are always shown with four arms indicating that these divine forces can be experienced when one is in the fourth state of consciousness i.e., in the transcendental consciousness ( Thuriya Chethana ) which is beyond the five senses { waking, sleeping and dreaming states of consciousness (the three states) are experienced in the normal course by all the living- beings }. The fourth dimension is experienced through Third Eye which is known as AgnaChakra and the seat of subconscious state of Mind. The fifth dimension (Thuriyatheetham) is the dimensionless state which is beyond time and space and formless as well. Here the Supreme Being has expressed in a FORM in which all the aspects of creation and Universe (Gods and Goddesses i.e., all laws of nature divine and darker in their traits) and the moving (living beings, stars, planets etc.) and the non- moving aspects, have been shown in ONE FORM known as Vishwa Roopa (Cosmic Form). xÉgeÉrÉ EuÉÉcÉ | Now Sanjaya says to Dhritarashtra, "O' King, the Yogishwara Lord Krushna, who is none other than Lord Naaraayana, who destroys all our sins has assumed HIS Extreme and Supreme glorious Divine Form. Lord Krushna assumed the Supreme Form, showing infinite number of faces with eyes, infinite number of Divine weapons and Supremely decorated form and Divine fragrance dispelling all around and all the wealth manifested in HIM and with the faces-facing all around. If a thousand Suns appear at a time in the sky, whatever the brilliance that disseminate, such a splendorous Cosmic Form (Vishwaroopa) the GOD has assumed in the sky. And nothing else can be compared to IT and everything is there in IT. AmÉzrɬåuÉSåuÉxrÉ zÉUÏUå mÉÉhQûuÉxiÉSÉ || 13 Now, Arjuna has seen the undivided entire varied creation in GOD of Gods Lord Krushna's transcendental body at one place. After seeing this stupendous, wonderful and unimaginable Cosmic Form of GOD, Arjuna bowed down to the Supreme Being with two hands folded and started praising. Arjuna Said " O' the Supreme LORD of Lords, I am seeing in YOUR transcendental body all the Gods and Goddesses, and all the living- beings, the Lord Brahma sitting in the lotus flower, Lord Shiva and all the Sages and Divine Serpents". "O' the LORD of the Universe ! I am seeing in YOU the infinite number of shoulders, stomachs, faces, eyes, and YOUR visualisation in all direction. O' Lord, I am not able to see YOUR beginning, middle or the end ( Infinite is YOUR this expressed Form )". I am seeing YOU with golden crown, with conch, with Sudharshana chakra (wheel of time), with mace, and brightness all around like fire, and sunshine and it is becoming difficult to see the unparalleled form of YOURS. O' the Supreme Being, YOU are the ONLY ONE worthy to be realised, and YOU are the actual Supreme Being and the whole creation takes shelter in YOU. YOU are the ever unborn, and the protector of Dharma and YOU are Indestructible and Eternal. This is my conclusion. YOU do not have a beginning, middle, and end. And YOU are infinitely powerful and capable- off, because YOU have infinite arms. Sun and Moon are YOUR eyes and YOUR face is full of fire, heat and radiance which is causing light to the creation. And I am seeing this form in YOU. O' the Cosmic Soul, the heaven and earth and the sky, are all filled by YOU and YOU are the complete ONE. YOUR transcendental form is fearsome and all the three planes ( higher, middle and lower planes ) of the world are shivering. All the Gods are entering into YOU and they are terribly afraid of YOU. They are praising YOU and singing YOUR glory. The great Maharshis, Rishis and Siddhas are also praising and worshipping YOU. The eleven Rudras, and twelve Suns, Asta Vasus, Ashwini Devatas, Windy groups and dead souls, the Gandharvas, Yakshas, Rakshasas, Siddhas are all baffled by YOUR THIS Great Form. O' the great ONE, YOUR infinite number of faces and eyes, the infinite number of arms, thighs, legs, stomachs, and YOUR canine teeth are very fearsome, and terrifying and people are running in all directions and I am also stunned. O' Lord Vishnu, YOU have occupied the entire sky and YOU are radiating the infinite number of colours, and YOUR face and eyes are so radiant, even I, who has got lot of courage is not able to face YOU with courage and peace. With great canines, with unimaginable form, YOU are looking like Armageddon phenomena. And therefore, I am not able to find any direction, because YOU are in all directions. I am terrified and peace less, therefore YOU the LORD of the Universe, please grace me. All the Sons of Dritarashtra and all other Kings who are supporting him are just entering into YOU (meaning death) like entering into the fire. Even the great Bheeshma, Dronacharya and Karna, and also my army and other great heroes of my army are also entering into YOUR Fiery body. And some are even caught under YOUR canines and getting crushed. Just as all the rivers naturally entering into the sea. Similarly, the human beings and also the great among the human beings are entering into YOUR your mouth emitting fire.

Note: It just means the final destiny for all the living beings and the creation is THAT Supreme Being/ Universal Consciousness/ God. Just as moths are eager to enter into the fire, similarly, all the people are entering into YOUR mouth for their destruction. YOU are swallowing everything like a great fire and from all directions YOU are occupying. O' Lord Vishnu YOUR ferocious form is crushing the world. Who is this ferocious and fearsome form of YOURS, kindly tell me about THIS form. O' the GOD of Gods, I surrender to YOU, YOU are the most ancient person, and I would like to know about YOU. Because I cannot understand YOU. The Supreme Lord said, " I have come here to destroy all the negative forces in the world and now I AM the time, and all those warriors, even if they do not fight they are already dead in ME and nobody will survive ". Therefore, you get up and win over your enemies and enjoy the ruling of your Kingdom following Dharma (comprehensive righteousness, morality and justice). All the great warriors are already killed by ME and you are only meant for killing their bodies. Notes:– This is the only time that Lord Krushna prophesized the result of the war to Arjuna, in the course of HIS telling Arjuna that HE is the cause for everything. And HE as the TIME has all the power at his hand to put an end to the issues as and when required. Dronacharya, Bheeshmacharya, Jayadratha, and Karna and all other great warriors are already killed by ME. You get up and kill their bodies. Do not be afraid, without any doubt, you will win over your enemies. Therefore, get up and fight. xÉgeÉrÉ EuÉÉcÉ | Now Sanjaya says, "After hearing and seeing the Supreme GOD, Arjuna with folded hands trembling once again surrendered to Lord Krushna and in a trembling voice started praising the Lord ". Now, Arjuna says, "O' the All-pervading Supreme Being, YOUR name, traits and influence is being praised by the world, and they are getting YOUR grace. The demons are running away in all directions and all the mystics are bowing down to YOU ". O' the LORD of Lords, even the creator Brahma and other Gods and Goddesses how can they be not bowing down to YOU. Because YOU are beyond the truth and untruth and even beyond Akshara (the unceasing Cosmic sound AAAum). YOU alone is the end. YOU are the most ancient among the ancients, and YOU are the Eternal Supreme Consciousness, and YOU are the shelter to the entire creation. Even the ignorant is entitled to know YOU and YOU are the ONE who resides in the Supreme ABODE beyond the Cosmic Sound AAAum i.e. in the Supreme Blissful Live Silence. O' Lord, YOU are of infinite forms and YOU have spread in the entire universe and YOU are complete. YOU are the Wind, Fire, Yama (Lord of Death), and Varuna (Lord of Water), and the Moon, and also the master of people, and at the same time YOU are the father of Lord Brahma (creator of the universe). I bow down to YOU a thousand times and please accept it. YOU are in the front, YOU are in the back, YOU are in the sides, O' the All-pervading, YOU are everywhere. And YOU being the Supreme Power, YOU are pervading the entire creation and YOU are everything. Therefore, I am bowing down to YOU with all my humility. O' Lord Krushna, I always thought YOU are my friend not knowing that YOU are the Supreme Lord. Many times, I have made fun of YOU as a friend or I must have talked about YOU in a lighter way when we are among friends, and I might have not conducted myself in an appropriate way befitting to the Supreme LORD like YOU. I seek forgiveness for all the things I have done. YOU are the Great Guru and Father of this Entire living and non-living beings. YOU are uncomparable and there is no one who is equal to YOU in all the three worlds (Heaven, Earth, and Nether world). After all, how can there be someone above and greater than YOU (meaning impossible). Therefore O' the Supreme LORD, I have surrendered to YOUR feet and be kind to me, just as a father forgiving the son, friend forgiving the friend and husband forgiving the wife, for the mistakes done by them. Similarly, YOU too forgive me for what all offending things that I have done to YOU. I am extremely happy and overwhelmed by seeing YOUR wonderful and Supreme Form and my mind is trembling with fear. Therefore, YOU withdraw YOUR this wonderful Form and assume the form of four handed Lord Vishnu. Thus, showing mercy on me. I would like to see YOU in the crown borne, four handed pleasant Form with Mace and Sudharshana Chakra. Therefore, O' the COSMIC Form with infinite arms, please return to YOUR original form. The Supreme Lord says, " O' Arjuna, I have shown MY Supreme Yogic Powers to you. Nobody had seen this Form before ". Hey Arjuna, through the Vedic rituals including the Homa or Havana, or by charity, by actions, or even by penance (Thapas), this form of MINE cannot be seen. Except by you (Arjuna is from divine order by birth, therefore he was able to see this extraordinary all-in ONE form of the Supreme Being). Further Lord Supreme GOD said, " Arjuna, seeing this MY ferocious, fearsome, destructive form you should not get terrified, now I AM showing you MY simple Form commonly known to you ". xÉgeÉrÉ EuÉÉcÉ |

Sanjaya said, " The Supreme fearsome LORD, saying so to Arjuna assumed the soft and celestial Form as Lord Krushna to infuse courage to Arjuna ".

Arjuna said, " Seeing YOUR extremely peaceful human form, I have become balanced in my mind. And I have attained normal state ". Lord Supreme God said, "Arjuna this benign form which you are seeing now even Gods and Goddesses are wishing to see ME in this benign Form ".

Note: As it is impossible to see even for the Gods and Goddesses THAT Ferocious, All-destructive Supreme Form of the SUPREME GOD. Even Gods and Goddesses wish to see HIS Benign Form as Lord Naaraayana which is comfortable and convenient to experience. Arjuna, the Supreme and fearsome form of MINE that you have seen, and as well as MY FOUR- armed benign form cannot be even seen through the practise of Vedas, Penance (Intense Austerities), Charity and even Yagnas. Arjuna, with intense devotion, I WILL be able to be experienced by the devotees, not only in the form as I expressed MYSELF but also understand that there are Cosmic Principles and Divine Knowledge behind it, and also the devotees will be able to enter into ME with his intense devotion ( his Soul/ Individual Consciousness entering into Universal Consciousness ).

Note: It is interesting to note that Lord Krushna makes it very clear that, with Intense devotion to any of HIS expressed forms, the devotee will be able to realize the live form of the Supreme Being/GOD and also know the Cosmic Principles which made HIM to take that particular form by which itself the Cosmic Knowledge is imparted to the devotee and also the devotee with his steadfast devotion gets the opportunity of entering into HIM (Soul entering into Supreme Soul) attaining THAT Omnipresent, Omniscient, Omnipotent, All-pervading, All-knowing Supreme Being/GOD. Thus, attaining Moksha the State of Eternity, never to return to the cycle of births and deaths again. It is important to note here that all the Gods and Goddesses forms which the people of Sanathana Dharma worship represents an embodied form of cosmic principles and the same the Devotee could experience in Live form too through his intense devotion. It is already said that each deity is operating at different layers of the creation beholding that layer's creation phenomena. Therefore, the people of Sanathana Dharma depending upon their past life carried forward instincts, traits and tendencies is attracted towards the worship of a particular deity which in course of time will guide him/her into higher evolutionary direction i.e., towards Supreme Being. Further a devotee who does actions exclusively offering it to ME and devoted to ME all the time, detached to his actions and also without hatred towards living beings including all animals, such a person will also attain ME. HERE ENDS THE VISHWAROOPA DHARSHANA YOGA