Translation
Neither by reciting the Vedas, nor by observing austerity, nor by giving gifts, nor by performing sacrifice, can I be seen in this way as you have seen Me now.
Verse 11.53
From विश्वरूपदर्शनयोग
The Vision of the Universal Form
॥ Sanskrit Text ॥
नाहं वेदैर्न तपसा न दानेन न चेज्यया।
शक्य एवंविधो द्रष्टुं दृष्टवानसि मां यथा।।11.53।।
nāhaṁ vedair na tapasā na dānena na chejyayā śhakya evaṁ-vidho draṣhṭuṁ dṛiṣhṭavān asi māṁ yathā
हिंदी अनुवाद
।।11.53।। जिस प्रकार तुमने मुझे देखा है, इस प्रकारका (चतुर्भुजरूपवाला) मैं न तो वेदोंसे, न तपसे, न दानसे और न यज्ञसे ही देखा जा सकता हूँ।
Word-by-Word Meaning
na—never; aham—I; vedaiḥ—by study of the Vedas; na—never; tapasā—by serious penances; na—never; dānena—by charity; na—never; cha—also; ijyayā—by worship; śhakyaḥ—it is possible; evam-vidhaḥ—like this; draṣhṭum—to see; dṛiṣhṭavān—seeing; asi—you are; mām—me; yathā—as
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 towards the end of the chapter, bringing together the practical applications of this wisdom.
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