Verse 11-15

अर्जुन उवाच |

पश्यामि देवांस्तव देव देहे

सर्वांस्तथा भूतविशेषसङ्घान् |

ब्रह्माणमीशं कमलासनस्थ-

मृषींश्च सर्वानुरगांश्च दिव्यान् || 15 ||

Arjuna said:
“I see gods, O God, in your body,
as well as all the different beings,
I see Brahmā sitting on the lotus flower, as well as Lord Śiva and all the sages and divine serpents.”
 
Commentary

Arjuna expresses his observation of divine beings and various entities present within the body of Lord Krishna. Arjuna addresses Krishna as “Deva,” meaning “God” or “Divine Lord,” acknowledging Krishna’s divine nature. Arjuna describes the wondrous vision he beholds within Krishna’s form. He sees gods, celestial beings, and different forms of life that represent the entire range of beings in existence. Arjuna perceives the presence of Brahma, the creator of the universe, who is responsible for the manifestation of all beings. Arjuna sees “Munis,” the great sages and seers who have attained profound spiritual wisdom. These sages reside in divine realms and possess extraordinary spiritual knowledge. Arjuna sees Lord Brahma seated on lotus, Lord Shiva, all the sages and the celestial serpents. Arjuna’s observation emphasizes the divine glory and cosmic manifestation inherent in Krishna, affirming his faith and deepening his reverence for the Lord.