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I before have been So will I be again for thee; with lightened heart
behold! Once more I am thy Krishna, the form thou knew'st of old!
Sanjaya. These words to Arjuna
spake Vasudev, and straight did take Back again the
semblance dear Of the well-loved charioteer; Peace and joy it did
restore When the Prince beheld once more Mighty BRAHMA'S form and
face Clothed in Krishna's gentle grace.
Arjuna. Now that I see come back,
Janardana! This friendly human frame, my mind can think Calm
thoughts once more; my heart beats still again!
Krishna. Yea! it was wonderful and
terrible To view me as thou didst, dear Prince! The gods Dread and
desire continually to view! Yet not by Vedas, nor from sacrifice,
Nor penance, nor gift-giving, nor with prayer Shall any so behold,
as thou hast seen! Only by fullest service, perfect faith, And
uttermost surrender am I known And seen, and entered into,
Indian Prince! Who doeth all for Me; who
finded Me In all;
adored always;
loved all Which I have made, and Me, for Love's sole end,
That man, Arjuna! unto Me doth wend.
HERE ENDETH CHAPTER XI OF THE BHAGAVAD-GITA, Entitled
"Viswarupadarsanam," Or "The Book of the Manifesting
of the One and Manifold."
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