Shloka (श्लोक)
कस्माच च ते न नमेरन महात्मन;
गरीयसे बरह्मणॊ ऽपय आदिकर्त्रे
अनन्त देवेश जगन्निवास;
तवम अक्षरं सद असत तत्परं यत
⚡ Quick Meaning
Arjuna questions why anyone would not bow to Krishna, the supreme among the great souls.
Translations
English Translation
In this verse, Arjuna is perplexed as to why great souls or celestial beings do not bow down to Krishna, who is above all as the creator and sustainer of the universe. He recognizes Krishna as the eternal, imperishable essence that transcends existence itself.
हिंदी अनुवाद
इस श्लोक में अर्जुन आश्चर्य व्यक्त करते हैं कि महान आत्माएँ या देवता कृष्ण को क्यों नहीं नमस्कार करते, जो सभी के ऊपर, सृष्टि और पालनकर्ता के रूप में हैं। वह कृष्ण को शाश्वत और अजर मानते हैं, जो अस्तित्व को पार करते हैं।
Commentary
Context
This dialogue is set during the great battle of Kurukshetra, emphasizing the profound understanding Arjuna has about Krishna’s role in the universe.
Meaning
This shloka reveals Arjuna’s depth of understanding about Krishna’s supremacy and reinforces the need for worship of the divine.
Application
It serves as a reminder to devotees to recognize and submit to the higher powers in life, fostering a sense of humility and obedience to the greater universal laws.
