Chapter 11 verse 41-42
“Thinking of you as my friend, I presumptuously addressed you as, “O Krishna,” “O Yadav,” “O my dear mate.” I was ignorant of your majesty, showing negligence and undue affection. And if, jestfully, I treated you with disrespect, while playing, resting, sitting, eating, when alone, or before others—for all that I crave forgiveness”
Arjuna reflect now on all the times he has not realized that his playmate, friend, cousin, confidant etc., is indeed the Bhagwan of the Universe. He is asking for skhama prathana (prayer of repentance and pardon). Arjuna thinks he has wronged Krishna Bhagwan since he treated him as his equal. This attitude shows his surrender to the cosmic form Krishna is exhibiting and his realization of how grand his so called charioteer is indeed. Don’t we all have this happen in our lives? We demand great things from the Supreme Lord as if He is here to do only our biding. However Bhagwan loves it if we develop this intimate relationship however without expectations of quid pro quo. True devotion does not come forth unless there is surrender of the ego within us. Drop that and we can merge with Him.
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