Mahabharata Bhishma Parva – सुदुर्दर्शम इदं रूपं दृष्टवान असि यन मम

Shloka (श्लोक)

शरीभगवान उवाच
सुदुर्दर्शम इदं रूपं दृष्टवान असि यन मम
देवाः अप्य अस्य रूपस्य नित्यं दर्शनकाङ्क्षिणः

⚡ Quick Meaning

You are witnessing this most difficult form of Mine, which even the gods yearn to see.

Translations

English Translation

Krishna reveals to Arjuna the profound truth that the form he is witnessing is exceedingly rare and coveted, even by the divine beings. This emphasizes the uniqueness of Krishna’s divinity and the special opportunity Arjuna has at this moment.

हिंदी अनुवाद

कृष्ण अर्जुन को बताते हैं कि जो रूप वह देख रहा है, वह अत्यंत दुर्लभ और देवताओं द्वारा भी देखने की आकांक्षा की जाती है। यह कृष्ण की दिव्यता की विशेषता को दर्शाता है और यह पल अर्जुन के लिए एक अनूठा अवसर है।

Commentary

Context

This shloka serves as a pivotal moment where Krishna emphasizes the rarity and significance of His divine form during their discourse in the Bhishma Parva.

Meaning

It illustrates the rarity of spiritual experiences and highlights the importance of being open to extraordinary spiritual revelations in our lives.

Application

This teaches us to value and seek profound spiritual encounters that deepen our understanding and connection to the divine.