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Chapter 11
Yanme tvadanyena na drstapurvam:- None, besides you has ever seen this universal form. Now a question arises why, the Lord has made this remark, when this form was revealed to Ruma's mother, Kansalya, Krsna's mother Yagoda and also Bhisma, Drona, Sanjaya, Vidura etc., in the court of the Kauravas, by Him. The answer is, that the cosmic form revealed to Arjuna was very frightening and many valiant warriors and commanders etc., were entering the Lord's blazing mouths headlong and therefore it was quite different from, what the Lord had revealed to Kausalya, Yagoda and also, in the court of the Kauravas.
Secondly, on the battlefield it was inevitable to reveal such a fearful cosmic form, to the warrior, Arjuna, while there was no need to reveal such a form to Yagoda and Kausalya etc., nor were they capable, of beholding that form.
The Lord declared, that none, besides him had ever seen His universal form, but He did not say that none besides Arjuna, was beholding that form at that time, because Sanjaya was also beholding that form. Therefore he declares, "Recalling that wondrous cosmic form of Lord Krsna, great is my wonder and I rejoice again and again" (18/77).
An Important Fact
Lord Krsna declared, "O Arjuna, being pleased with you, I have shown you this universal form." It shows that the Lord is much more gracious, than a striver regards Him to be. His grace is infinite, while a man's power to admit His grace is limited.
Generally a striver, in favourable circumstances thinks that the Lord is gracious to him, and he becomes pleased. But the fact is, that the Lord showers His grace equally on a striver, in favourable, as well as unfavourable circumstances. So, one should perceive His grace, in all the circumstances and should, neither limit it to favourable circumstances, nor enjoy it.
Attachment to happiness, also binds a striver (Gita 14/6), because it is an obstacle to attainment of the state, which transcends the three Gunas (modes of nature). So a striver, should not enjoy happiness, which is derived out of spiritual discipline. He should rather remain engaged, in the discipline scrupulously. By doing so, in the course of time, he will have disinclination for that happiness. But, if a striver cautiously remains detached from that happiness, he can attain the Supreme Bliss instantly.
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