Chapter 11 Verses 11.15–31

Arjuna’s Experience of Seeing the Universal Form

11.15–19 Arjuna’s realizations upon seeing the Viśva-rūpa – difficult to behold, and indicates Kṛṣṇa’s supremacy.

11.19–25 Arjuna’s description of Kālā-rūpa, the form of time – no origin, middle or end, spread everywhere with unlimited strength as the demigods offered prayers. Arjuna becomes fearful.

11.26–30 Arjuna sees the future outcomes of the war – Warriors entering the all-devouring Viśva-rūpa’s mouth.

11.31 Arjuna asks – (i) Who are You? (ii) What is Your mission?