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Illustration for Bhagavad Gita chapter 11 verse 31
Chapter 11 · Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga

Seeking Understanding · Even Amid Overwhelming Awe

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आख्याहि मे को भवानुग्ररूपो नमोऽस्तु ते देववर प्रसीद । विज्ञातुमिच्छामि भवन्तमाद्यं न हि प्रजानामि तव प्रवृत्तिम् ॥

ākhyāhi me ko bhavān ugrarūpo namo'stu te devavara prasīda, vijñātum icchāmi bhavantam ādyaṁ na hi prajānāmi tava pravṛttim.

Meaning

"Tell me who You are in this fierce form; salutations to You, O best of gods, be gracious; I wish to understand You, the primal one, for I do not comprehend Your purpose."

Explanation

Even in the middle of overwhelming awe, Arjuna still holds onto the honest desire to truly understand, not just to be amazed.

Today's Life Lesson

When something today overwhelms you, still hold onto your honest desire to understand it, not just feel it.

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