Verse 11-13

तत्रैकस्थं जगत्कृत्स्नं प्रविभक्तमनेकधा |

अपश्यद्देवदेवस्य शरीरे पाण्डवस्तदा || 13 ||

“At that time, Arjuna saw within the body of the Supreme Lord, the entire universe, divided into many different forms.”
 
Commentary

Sanjaya describes the profound vision that Arjuna witnessed during the revelation of Lord Krishna’s divine form. Arjuna perceived that within the body of Krishna, who is the Supreme God, the entire universe was manifested in various diversified forms.


Arjuna’s perception went beyond the physical appearance of Krishna and transcended the limitations of his ordinary senses. He gained a divine vision that allowed him to see the entire cosmos, with all its diverse elements, existing within the body of Krishna. This vision revealed the universal presence and all-encompassing nature of the Supreme Lord.


The verse implies that Krishna is not merely an individual personality but represents the totality of existence. It signifies that all beings and objects in the universe are interconnected and find their ultimate source and sustenance in the divine essence of Krishna.


Arjuna’s realization of the unity and multiplicity within Krishna’s form emphasizes the fundamental spiritual truth of the oneness of all creation. It highlights the concept of cosmic interconnectedness and the divine manifestation pervading every aspect of existence.


This profound vision had a profound impact on Arjuna, as it revealed to him the divine nature and grandeur of Krishna. It deepened his understanding of Krishna’s supreme position as the ultimate source and controller of the universe. Arjuna witnessed the vastness and intricacy of creation unified within Krishna’s divine form, leading him to a state of awe and reverence.