Why did Krishna show Arjuna ‘Vishwaroop’ in Mahabharata?
The Mahabharata war was about to begin. Arjuna was hesitant to take up arms against his own relatives and gurus, when Shri Krishna preached to Arjuna in Kurukshetra, he later called Shrimad Bhagavadgita. In the midst of this sermon, Krishna made Arjuna his visionary darshan in which the whole universe contained the universe. The Vishwaroop darshan of Krishna teaches us that we are all parts of the same Brahman and the purpose of our every karma should be established. Remembering this sermon on Bhadrapada Purnima is the key to solving the complications of life.
The 11th chapter of the Gita describes that to remove Arjuna’s suspicion, Krishna showed a form with his divine power, which had countless faces and eyes, innumerable divine auras, countless weapons were shining and the whole time was seen together, the past, present, future was visible together. Arjun became amazed and frightened by seeing that amazing form.
Bhadrapada Purnima relation
Many scholars believe that the preaching of Gita and the episode of Vishwaroop philosophy is related to Bhadrapada Purnima. On this day, the special state of Sun, Moon and Nakshatra leads to spiritual energy to its peak, which can make the seeker experience intensive spiritual experience. For this reason, this date is considered extremely auspicious for Gita recitation and meditation.
Connection of Bhadrapada Purnima and Gita
According to religious beliefs, on the full moon day of Bhadrapada month, the Gita and Krishna worship are specially performed in many places. In some traditions, this day is also considered a symbol of Krishna to see Arjuna Vishwaroop.
It is mentioned in Skanda Purana and Padma Purana that Bhadrapada Purnima attains knowledge and religion by special worship of Lord Vishnu and the teachings of Gita are also the highest interpretation of knowledge and religion.
Importance of Gita recitation on this day
Reciting the Gita on Bhadrapada Purnima increases clarity, decision ability and mental force in life. According to astrology, the special position of the Moon and the Sun on this day is considered to be the most suitable for taking spiritual knowledge.
Spiritual message of world form
The main message of Vishwaarupa philosophy is that God is omnipresent, every part of the creation is made from them.
Life-death, happiness, sorrow, victory-defeat, all is the only one of the same Brahma.
Man should focus on his karma, without worrying about the fruit.
What to do on Bhadrapada Purnima
Take a bath in the morning and wear yellow clothes.
Read the 11th chapter of the Gita.
Offer yellow flowers and basil to Lord Krishna.
Remember his world form in meditation.