kirīṭinaṁ gadinaṁ cakriṇaṁ ca tejo-rāśiṁ sarvato dīptimantam paśyāmi tvāṁ durnirīkṣyaṁ samantād dīptānalārka-dyutim aprameyam
"I see You with crown, mace, and discus—a mass of radiance everywhere, blazing like fire and sun, hard to look upon, immeasurable."
What This Means:
The form wears a crown, holds mace and discus. It's a mass of radiance (tejo-rashi), blazing like fire and sun. Hard to look at (durniriksya)—the light is too intense. Immeasurable (aprameya).
Going Deeper:
The divine attributes (crown, mace, discus) indicate sovereignty and power. But the overwhelming impression is of unbearable light—glory that hurts to see. The word 'durniriksya' suggests danger in looking.
How To Apply This:
Divine reality can be hard to look at directly—not because it's hidden but because it's too bright. Approach gradually; full exposure to ultimate truth can overwhelm.
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