|| The Universal Form of Sri Krishna - Arjuna's Experience ||
Once, at the beginning of the great war at Kurukshetra, an extraordinary event took place. There, Partha Arjuna was present with his charioteer Sri Krishna. Though he was a great warrior, he was overcome with despair.
One day, he asked Sri Krishna, "O Krishna! Who are you really? How are you all-knowing? How are you all-powerful? Please remove my doubts."
Krishna, becoming pleased, said, "O Partha! Behold my Universal Form. I grant you divine vision."
Then, with divine sight, Arjuna beheld the wondrous Universal Form. There, thousands of suns, moons, and stars were seen together. All beings were merged in that cosmic form.
The gods, gandharvas, yakshas, siddhas, and kinnaras - all were bowing to Him. Even Brahma, seated on his lotus, was praising Him. Shiva, wielding his trident, was offering prayers to Him.
Arjuna, filled with wonder, saw that the entire universe was established in Him alone. He was creation, He was sustenance, He was dissolution. He was time, He was dharma, He was truth itself.
Being awestruck, Arjuna said, "O Lord! You alone are the Supreme Brahman, You alone are the eternal dharma, You alone are the foundation of the universe. I bow to You thousands of times."
"O Infinite One! O Lord of Gods! O Abode of the Universe! You are existence, non-existence, and that which is beyond both. Your glory is indescribable. How can we not bow to You? You are the primal creator of even Brahma."
Sri Krishna looked at Arjuna with eyes full of compassion. Then He said, "O Partha! This Universal Form shown by me is rare to behold. It cannot be seen through the Vedas, nor through penance, nor through charity, nor through sacrifices. I can be known only through devotion."
"One who sees Me everywhere and sees everything in Me - I am never lost to him, and he is never lost to Me. My devotee who extends friendship to all beings attains Me."
Bowing down, Arjuna said, "O Krishna! Today my ignorance is destroyed. By Your grace, I understand everything. I shall follow Your word."
Thus, through the vision of Sri Krishna's Universal Form, all of Arjuna's doubts were destroyed. He realized that Sri Krishna alone was the Supreme Soul, He alone was the foundation of all, He alone was the cause of everything.
From that time onwards, Arjuna, with firm devotion, remained engaged in Sri Krishna's service. Seeing Sri Krishna in all beings, he fought the righteous war.
This vision of the Universal Form is a great lesson for all humanity. Just as Arjuna became fulfilled by knowing Krishna's greatness, we too can attain life's supreme goal through devotion to Sri Krishna.
Whoever reads or hears this becomes a recipient of Sri Krishna's grace. All their desires are fulfilled, and they attain supreme peace.
|| Thus ends The Universal Form of Sri Krishna - Arjuna's Experience ||
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