Word meanings
- na
- never
- aham
- I
- vedaiḥ
- by study of the Vedas
- na
- never
- tapasā
- by serious penances
- na
- never
- dānena
- by charity
- na
- never
- ca
- also
- ijyayā
- by worship
- śakyaḥ
- it is possible
- evam-vidhaḥ
- like this
- draṣṭum
- to see
- dṛṣṭavān
- seeing
- asi
- you are
- mām
- me
- yathā
- as
Translations
Neither by the Vedas, nor by austerity, nor by gift, nor by sacrifice can I be seen in this form as thou hast seen Me so easily.
It is not possible to see Me as you have done through studying the scriptures, performing austerities, giving gifts, or making sacrifices.
Not through the Vedas, nor by austerity, nor by gifts, nor even by sacrifice can I be seen in this form as you have seen Me.
जिस प्रकार तुमने मुझे देखा है, इस प्रकारका (चतुर्भुजरूपवाला) मैं न तो वेदोंसे, न तपसे, न दानसे और न यज्ञसे ही देखा जा सकता हूँ।Commentary
This Cosmic Form which thou hast seen so easily cannot be obtained either by the study of the Vedas and the six modes of philosophy, nor by the practice of manifold austerities (penances), nor by charity, nor by sacrifices of various kinds. Arjuna was indeed very fortunate in seeing the Cosmic Form. How can the Lord be seen Listen The heart must be overflowing with true devotion to Him. (Cf.XI.48)