Arjuna stood stunned before Lord Krishna, absorbing every word that echoed through the depths of his soul. Krishna had laid bare the profound mysteries of existence, dispelling the clouds of confusion in Arjuna’s mind. The universe’s origin and dissolution, all emerging from Krishna’s divine nature, was a revelation beyond measure.
Urged by this newfound clarity, Arjuna’s curiosity deepened. “I wish to see your supreme form, O Lord, if you deem me worthy of such a vision,” he pleaded. Krishna, in his boundless compassion, granted Arjuna a divine eye, enabling him to witness the celestial spectacle.
The transformation was immediate. In a blinding eruption of light, Arjuna beheld Krishna in his most resplendent form, adorned with celestial garlands and divine ornaments. This was not a mere vision of a god, but the manifestation of the universe itself, pulsating with countless faces, arms, and eyes—each one telling a cosmic story.
The sight was overwhelming, more radiant than a thousand suns. Arjuna saw the entire universe compressed within Krishna’s form—every star, every galaxy, all of creation confined to a single divine entity. His soul trembled at the enormity.
“Behold, O Arjuna,” said Krishna, “all the gods and celestial beings, the marvels unseen by mortals.” Arjuna’s awe turned into a mixture of reverence and fear. He saw the sun and moon as Krishna’s eyes, and divine fire emanating from his mouth, warming the cosmos.
The three worlds quaked at the sight. Even the mighty beings of heaven looked on with fear and amazement. Great seers and sages sang hymns of praise, acknowledging the boundless might of the Supreme Lord.
Arjuna’s own sense of self was dwarfed by the divine presence before him. He saw warriors and kings—valiant and noble—being consumed by Krishna’s all-encompassing form. It was a chilling reminder of the relentless cycle of life and death governed by time.
“Who are you, O Lord, in this terrible form?” asked Arjuna, his voice shaking. Krishna, in a thundering yet serene voice, declared, “I am Time, the world-destroyer, here to annihilate these warriors. Nothing here, including you, will change the destiny I have crafted. Rise, Arjuna, and fulfill your duty.”
Krishna’s words reinforced Arjuna’s purpose. The celestial vision provided clarity. Arjuna would fight, not just as a warrior, but as a divine instrument. The message was clear—duty transcends fear, and through Krishna’s guidance, Arjuna’s victory was certain.
