Verse 11-19

अनादिमध्यान्तमनन्तवीर्य-

मनन्तबाहुं शशिसूर्यनेत्रम् |

पश्यामि त्वां दीप्तहुताशवक्त्रं-

स्वतेजसा विश्वमिदं तपन्तम् || 19 ||

“I see You as without beginning, middle, or end,
With infinite power, numerous arms, and sun-like eyes.
I see You blazing, with radiant faces and flaming mouths,
Radiating your own effulgence, and illuminating the entire universe.”
 
 
Commentary

Arjuna describes his awe-inspiring vision of Lord Krishna, revealing His divine and cosmic form. Arjuna witnesses the unlimited and magnificent form of Krishna, which goes beyond human comprehension.


Arjuna observes Krishna as ‘anādi-madhya-antam without a beginning, middle, or end. This signifies that Krishna is beyond the constraints of time. He exists eternally, transcending the limitations of birth and death.


Krishna is described as having ‘ananta-viryam’, infinite power and prowess. His strength and might are immeasurable, surpassing the capabilities of any mortal being. This highlights Krishna’s divine omnipotence and his ability to accomplish anything effortlessly.


Arjuna sees Krishna with’ ananta-bāhum’, numerous arms. This is a symbolic representation of Krishna’s divine omnipresence and His ability to manifest himself in various forms to fulfill different purposes. It signifies His infinite manifestations and capabilities.


The reference to Krishna’s ‘shashi-surya-netram’, eyes like the sun and moon, indicates His radiant and all-encompassing vision. Krishna’s vision is not limited to a particular point but extends throughout the universe. His sight illumines everything and perceives all beings and phenomena.


Arjuna witnesses Krishna’s divinity through his ‘deepta-hutāsha-vaktram’, faces shining with blazing fires and mouths emitting flames. This imagery symbolizes Krishna’s divine energy and cosmic fire, representing His all-consuming power and the transformative force of his words.


Krishna’s form is described as ‘tapantam’, radiating intense heat and effulgence. He shines with His own self-luminosity, illuminating the entire universe. His brilliance transcends the combined luminosity of countless suns, symbolizing His infinite divine radiance.


This vision of Krishna’s universal form evokes a profound sense of awe and reverence in Arjuna. It highlights Krishna’s omnipresence, omnipotence, and his role as the supreme Lord governing and sustaining the entire creation. This divine vision reveals the majestic nature of Krishna’s existence, which is beyond the ordinary perception of human beings.