Word meanings
- nabhaḥ-spṛśam
- touching the sky
- dīptam
- effulgent
- aneka
- many
- varṇam
- colors
- vyātta
- open
- ānanam
- mouths
- dīpta
- blazing
- viśāla
- enormous
- netram
- eyes
- dṛṣṭvā
- seeing
- hi
- indeed
- tvām
- you
- pravyathitāntar-ātmā
- my heart is trembling with fear
- dhṛtim
- firmness
- na
- not
- vindāmi
- I find
- śamam
- mental peace
- ca
- and
- viṣṇo
- Lord Vishnu
Translations
On seeing Thee, touching the sky, shining in many colors, with mouths wide open, with large fiery eyes, I am terrified at heart and find neither courage nor peace, O Vishnu.
When I see You, touching the heavens, glowing with color, with open mouth and wide, fiery eyes, I am terrified. O my Lord! My courage and peace of mind abandon me.
O Vishnu, indeed, upon seeing Your form touching the heavens, blazing with many colors, open-mouthed, with fiery, large eyes, I become terrified in my mind and do not find steadiness and peace.
हे विष्णो ! आपके अनेक देदीप्यमान वर्ण हैं, आप आकाशको स्पर्श कर रहे हैं, आपका मुख फैला हुआ है आपके नेत्र प्रदीप्त और विशाल हैं। ऐसे आपको देखकर भयभीत अन्तःकरणवाला मैं धैर्य और शान्तिको प्राप्त नहीं हो रहा हूँ।Commentary
Dhriti also means patience and strength. Sama also means control. The vision of the Cosmic Form has frightened Arjuna considerably.