In fact, it is highly impossible to describe the form as it was infinite and immeasurable.
The various creatures and structures of the universe in full motion were seen embedded in the divine form roop.As these cannot be seen with the ordinary human eye, god Krishna provided the special vision to Arjuna’s eyes.
Viswaroop had several heads ,eyes, shoulders, hands in one mass that was decorated with divine ornaments and weapons. The structure was infinite in all directions with no boundaries. Different worlds of the universe were found in that form.
The magnificent light that emanated from the viswaroop was blinding like thousands of sun shone . There was no beginning or end to be seen of viswaroop .
Countless sages and devotees chanting mantras and praising with prayers were seen entering the body of god . Many human beings were found rushing into the mouth like the insects attracted to the glowing light source.
The Kauravas(against whom Arjuna fought the Kurukshetra war) and Bhisma(Grand father and great bachelor) and several soldiers on the battlefield were found to be entering the Gods fiery mouth having fearsome tooth: some soldiers found trapped in the gaps of the teeth.
Krishna said that these people are bound to die in the battle even if Arjuna wished not to fight against them.So He reminded and persuaded Arjuna to do his duty to fight in the battlefield.
Realizing the truth of God , Arjuna paid tributes to Krishna and said “ Happy seeing your infinite and horrible form ,but get fear of your appearance.So bless me with your pleasant form of Vishnu with four hands”.
God replied” This virat swaroop was never seen herebefore.You are the only one to see.It cannot be seen even with the practice of strictest disciplines or by understanding of scripture(Veda).”
Then the Vishnu appeared before Arjuna who again got the rarest blessing to worship Vishnu.
Source: Bhagvadgita
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