Bhavapyayau Hi Bhutanam

Arjuna is being precise here. He tells Krishna: I have heard from you, in detail, how all beings come into existence and how they dissolve back. And beyond that, I have heard of your imperishable glory. He calls Krishna 'Kamalapatraksha' — the one whose eyes are like lotus petals. It is an address full of tenderness.

There is a reason Arjuna recounts what he has already learned before making his next request. He is not repeating himself out of habit. He is showing Krishna that the teaching has landed. Like a student summarizing the lesson before asking the next question, Arjuna builds his case with honesty and gratitude.

The word 'avyayam' — imperishable — stands out. Among all the things Arjuna heard about, it is Krishna's undying glory that struck him deepest. Everything else in creation comes and goes. Krishna's greatness does not.

In Chapter 10, Krishna described how he is the origin and sustainer of all beings, and listed his specific manifestations — from Vishnu among the Adityas to the Ganges among rivers. Arjuna references all of that here.

This shloka serves as the bridge between the vibhuti teachings of Chapter 10 and the Vishwarupa vision of Chapter 11. Arjuna is laying the groundwork for his request to see Krishna's cosmic form directly.