Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-11
The Universal Form
Arjuna said: 36. It is fitting, O Krishna that in your glory the world rejoices and dotes upon you. The terror-struck demons flee in all directions and the throngs of Siddhas do homage (to you). I regard this utterance of yours as inevitable. But it does not seem right to me that as a Destroyer, you are going to swallow this world at the time of its continuance. How can one take away one’s youth and replace it with untimely old age? Therefore, what you wish will probably not come to pass. O Lord, has the sun ever set at noon, before the lapse of four praharas (twelve hours)? And, O God, even though you are unfailing, you have also to go through three phases, which are potent in their own times (491-495). When the origination of the world (utpatti) starts, then continuance and dissolution are held in abeyance. At the time of continuance (sthiti), origination and dissolution do not hold sway. And at the time of dissolution (laya), origination and continuance cease to act. This order has existed from eternity and is unalterable. Now this world is in the phase of continuance and is in the full bloom of life and enjoyment. Therefore, I do not see any prospect that you will bring about its dissolution at this juncture. Then the Lord nodded his assent and said, “O Partha, I have clearly demonstrated to you, that the life of both the armies has come to an end. The rest of the world will meet its death in their appointed times.” No sooner had the Lord said this, than Arjuna saw that the world had become restored to its former state (496-500). Then he said, “O Lord, you are the mover and stage-manager and it is owing to you, that this world has resumed its former position. In this connection, I recall your fame that you deliver the mortals plunged in the ocean of misery. Recollecting it again and again, I am enjoying that state of Supreme bliss and rolling on the waves of that ever-lasting joy. O God, this world that has received a fresh lease of life, is enamoured of you, and you are wiping out the evil doers. The demons in the three worlds are fleeing away in all directions, in dread of you (501-505). On the other hand, the gods, mortals, Siddhas, Yakshas, in short, all beings, whether moving or stationary, are doing obeisance to you. |
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