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Bhagavad Gita 11.42

Chapter 11, Verse 42

Part of 11: Viśhwarūp Darśhan Yogविश्वरूपदर्शनयोग

यच्चावहासार्थमसत्कृतोऽसि विहारशय्यासनभोजनेषु। एकोऽथवाप्यच्युत तत्समक्षं तत्क्षामये त्वामहमप्रमेयम्॥

Transliteration

yach chāvahāsārtham asat-kṛito ’si vihāra-śhayyāsana-bhojaneṣhu eko ’tha vāpy achyuta tat-samakṣhaṁ tat kṣhāmaye tvām aham aprameyam

Meaning

In whatever way I may have insulted You for the sake of fun, while at play, reposing, sitting, or at meals, when alone (with You), O Krishna, or in company, that I implore You, immeasurable one, to forgive.

Word-by-word meaning
yatwhateverchaalsoavahāsa-arthamhumorouslyasat-kṛitaḥdisrespectfullyasiyou werevihārawhile at playśhayyāwhile restingāsanawhile sittingbhojaneṣhuwhile eatingekaḥ(when) aloneathavāorapievenachyutaKrishna, the infallible onetat-samakṣhambefore otherstatall thatkṣhāmayebeg for forgivenesstvāmfrom youahamIaprameyamimmeasurable
Commentary

Arjuna, beholding the Cosmic Form of Lord Krishna, seeks forgiveness for his past familiar conduct. He says? I have been stupid. I have treated Thee with familiarity, not knowing Thy greatness. I have taken Thee as my friend on account of misconception. I have behaved badly with Thee. Thou art the origin of this universe and yet I have joked with Thee. I have taken undue liberties with Thee. Kindly forgive me? O Lord. Tat All those offences. Achyuta He who is unchanging. In company In the presence of others. Aprameyam Immeasurable. He Who has unthinkable glory and splendour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 11, Verse 42?
In whatever way I may have insulted You for the sake of fun, while at play, reposing, sitting, or at meals, when alone (with You), O Krishna, or in company, that I implore You, immeasurable one, to forgive.
Which chapter and verse of the Bhagavad Gita is this?
This is verse 42 of Chapter 11 (Viśhwarūp Darśhan Yog — Yoga through Beholding the Cosmic Form of God) of the Bhagavad Gita, a scripture of 18 chapters and 700 verses spoken by Lord Krishna to Arjuna.