Gita 11.18
Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga
त्वमक्षरं परमं वेदितव्यं त्वमस्य विश्वस्य परं निधानम् | त्वमव्ययः शाश्वतधर्मगोप्ता सनातनस्त्वं पुरुषो मतो मे ||१८||
tvam akṣaraṁ paramaṁ veditavyaṁ tvam asya viśvasya paraṁ nidhānam | tvam avyayaḥ śāśvata-dharma-goptā sanātanas tvaṁ puruṣo mato me ||18||
In essence: Arjuna's mind crystallizes what vision reveals - this blazing form is the imperishable goal of all seeking, the treasury where the entire universe rests, the eternal guardian of dharma itself.
A conversation between a seeker and guide to help you feel this verse deeply
Sadhak-Guru Dialogue
Sadhak: "Arjuna says 'mato me' - 'in my opinion.' Why does he express this as opinion rather than certain knowledge?"
Guru: "What is the difference between being told someone is trustworthy and discovering through experience that they are?"
Sadhak: "When I discover it myself, I own that knowledge. It's not just information but conviction."
Guru: "And can you prove your conviction to someone who hasn't had your experience?"
Sadhak: "No. They would have to trust me or have their own experience."
Guru: "This is 'mato me.' Arjuna has seen directly. His statement emerges from vision, not scripture. He's not quoting what he learned but declaring what he now knows. The humble phrasing 'in my consideration' actually shows the shift from believing what he was taught to knowing what he has witnessed."
Sadhak: "So this is more certain than if he had said 'the scriptures declare'?"
Guru: "Much more. Scripture can be doubted. Direct vision cannot be doubted by the one who sees. Arjuna will never again wonder if Krishna is the Supreme. The question is resolved by perception, not argument."
Sadhak: "Can I reach such certainty?"
Guru: "The Gita is given precisely so that you may. But it requires the journey Arjuna took - not just reading about the vision but living toward it."
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🌅 Daily Practice
Veditavya contemplation: Upon waking, before the day's learning begins, contemplate: 'What is ultimately worth knowing?' Let the mind range through all knowledge you possess or seek - practical, intellectual, spiritual. Then recognize: whatever is worth knowing points toward something beyond itself. Set the day's intention toward knowledge that matters, not just information that fills.
Treasury awareness: Throughout the day, when you encounter anything valuable - a beautiful sight, a meaningful conversation, a moment of peace - recognize it as coming from the 'supreme treasury.' These aren't random goods but distributions from nidhāna, the cosmic storehouse. Receive them with awareness of their source.
Dharma-goptā gratitude: Before sleep, reflect on how dharma was protected today - in you, around you. Notice moments when righteous impulses arose, when truth was preserved, when fairness prevailed despite pressure. Recognize the cosmic protector at work through finite circumstances. Express gratitude that dharma has an eternal guardian even when humans fail it.