भवाप्ययौ हि भूतानां श्रुतौ विस्तरशो मया । त्वत्तः कमलपत्राक्ष माहात्म्यमपि चाव्ययम् ॥ २ ॥
bhavāpyayau hi bhūtānāṁ śhrutau vistaraśho mayā tvattaḥ kamala-patrākṣha māhātmyam api chāvyayam
Translation
O lotus-eyed one, I have heard from You in detail how beings come into existence and pass away, and also about Your own imperishable greatness.
Hindi Meaning (हिंदी अर्थ)
हे कमलनयन! मैंने आपसे प्राणियों की उत्पत्ति और प्रलय का विस्तृत वर्णन सुना है, और आपकी अविनाशी महिमा के बारे में भी।
Commentary
Arjun sums up what he has heard. The creation and dissolution of beings was taught in chapters 7–9, and Krishna's glories (vibhutis) were listed at length in chapter 10. Calling Krishna "lotus-eyed" (kamala-patraksha) is affectionate. At this point Arjun still speaks as a friend, and that closeness is about to be shaken.
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