Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Gita reflection Ch 11 verses 20 & 21

21st August 2024


With our naked eyes, we can only see the Earth, the Sun, the moon, stars, and a few planets. However, space scientists and astronomers tell us that there are countless galaxies in the vast expanse of space. What lies in between? 

Arjuna could see that the interspace is covered by the Lord in all directions. The inhabitants of the three worlds - the Earth, interspace, and the heavens - are filled with fear when witnessing the cosmic form.

Death is unavoidable. Even the residents of heaven, known as the immortals, will conclude their time living in the heavens during the mass dissolution known as pralaya. 

Arjuna observed the gods entering into the Lord with folded hands and prayers, while the sages who knew that they were merging with Him sang His praise and said 'May it be well!'


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