Arjuna is suddenly struck by a wave of intense regret and embarrassment. He remembers his past intimacy with Kṛṣṇa—how he treated Him as an equal, a cousin, and a friend. He recalls calling Him ‘He Kṛṣṇa’ or ‘He Yādava’ casually, without any formal titles. He begs for forgiveness, admitting he was acting out of ‘pramādāt’ (foolishness) or simple ‘praṇayena’ (affection), unaware of the Lord’s true majesty. This is the ‘Apology of the Devotee’. Arjuna realizes that he has been slap-happy with the Creator of the Universe. He used to joke with Kṛṣṇa and treat Him like a regular human being. Now that he sees the Universal Form, that past intimacy feels like a transgression against the awe-inspiring nature of the Absolute. He is mortified by his own lack of ceremony. It teaches us the delicate balance between ‘Aiśvarya’ (majesty) and ‘Mādhurya’ (sweetness). While God is the supreme power, He is also the most intimate friend. Arjuna’s regret is natural, but Kṛṣṇa actually relishes that informal love. This verse shows Arjuna’s transition into a deeper level of respect, ensuring that he never takes the Lord’s presence for granted again.