Lord Krishna
Divine TeacherThe Supreme Lord, the charioteer and divine guide of Arjuna. Krishna delivers the eternal wisdom of the Gita, revealing the nature of the soul, duty, and the path to liberation.
Speaking: Chapter 11, Verse 49
Verse 49
The Yoga of the Vision of the Cosmic Form
You have been perturbed and bewildered by seeing this horrible feature of Mine. Now let it be finished. My devotee, be free from all disturbance. With a peaceful mind you can now see the form you desire.
Context & Meaning
The most tender verse in the chapter. "Let it be finished. Be free from fear. See the form you love." The terrifying cosmic vision ends not with thunder but with gentleness. The Divine who appeared as the all-devouring destroyer now speaks with the quiet voice of a parent soothing a frightened child. Come back. Look at me. I am still here.
Scholar Commentaries
1 commentary · Public domainRamanujacharya
VishishtadvaitaPrītamanāḥ — with a heart at peace, with a heart of love. The invitation back to the intimate form is an invitation back to the devotional relationship. The cosmic vision was necessary; the personal presence is home.