Gita Bhashya -Sankara 451

Shri Sankara's Gita Bhashya

(Sri Sankaracharya's Commentary on the Gita)

CHAPTER -11

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Nabhah-sprśam dīptam-aneka-varnam vyāttānanam dīpta-viśala-netram
Drstvā hi tvām pravyathitāntarātmā dhnim na vindāmi iamctm ca Visno

24. On seeing Thee touching the sky, shining in many hues, with mouths wide open, with large fiery eyes, I am terrified at heart, and find no courage nor peace, O Visnu.

On seeing Thee, touching the sky, shining in many hues, putting on many fearful shapes, with mouths wide open, with large fiery eyes, I am terrified at heart: i.e. my mind (antarātmā) is extremely afraid, and I find no courage nor peace, i.e. quietude, comfort of mind. O Vistfu.

Why?

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