Bhagavad Gita - Adhyay 11 - The Cosmic Vision (VishwaRoop Darshan Yog) - Post 12
In this chapter of Bhagavad Gita, Arjun understands most of the things which Shri Krishna is trying to impart. Here Arjun asks Shri Krishna to show him his "Ultimate form." In the answer to this, Shri Krishna shows Arjun a glimpse of the incredible vastness and majesty. Shri Krishna encompasses, showing Arjun the whole universe enfolded in the body of the God of gods. The vision is also a terrifying one, as Shri Krishna reveals himself with billions of heads, fangs and weapons. Arjun is humbled and awed by the vision. He described what he saw, including a vision of Shri Krishna devouring all of the Kauravas . Further Arjun asked Shri Krishna "Who are you, in this terrifying form?" Shri Krishna answered that he is Death ( Mrityu ) and that Arjun must fight in the battle because the Kauravas will die regardless. Krishna has already killed them; Arjun is merely his instrument. Arjun bows to Shri Krishna and apologizes for any over familiarity he might have shown. No...