Translation
Should the effulgence of a thousand suns blaze forth simultaneously in the sky, that might be akin to the radiance of that exalted One.
Verse 11.12
From विश्वरूपदर्शनयोग
The Vision of the Universal Form
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
दिवि सूर्यसहस्रस्य भवेद्युगपदुत्थिता।
यदि भाः सदृशी सा स्याद्भासस्तस्य महात्मनः।।11.12।।
divi sūrya-sahasrasya bhaved yugapad utthitā yadi bhāḥ sadṛiśhī sā syād bhāsas tasya mahātmanaḥ
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।11.12।। अगर आकाशमें एक साथ हजारों सूर्य उदित हो जायँ, तो भी उन सबका प्रकाश मिलकर उस महात्मा-(विराट् रूप परमात्मा-) के प्रकाशके समान शायद ही हो।
Word-by-Word Meaning
divi—in the sky; sūrya—suns; sahasrasya—thousand; bhavet—were; yugapat—simultaneously; utthitā—rising; yadi—if; bhāḥ—splendor; sadṛiśhī—like; sā—that; syāt—would be; bhāsaḥ—splendor; tasya—of them; mahā-ātmanaḥ—the great personality
Application in Daily Life
Meditation Practice
Contemplate this verse during your morning meditation. Reflect on how its teachings apply to your current life situation and challenges.
Professional Life
Apply the wisdom of Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga to your work by focusing on your duties without excessive attachment to outcomes.
Relationships
Use these teachings to cultivate patience, understanding, and equanimity in your relationships with family and friends.
Chapter Context
Chapter 11: Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga (विश्वरूपदर्शनयोग) contains 55 verses and focuses on the vision of the universal form.
This verse appears in the beginning of the chapter, establishing the core concepts of this yoga.
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