Chapter 15, Verse 3
न रूपमस्येह तथोपलभ्यते नान्तो न चादिर्न च सम्प्रतिष्ठा | अश्वत्थमेनं सुविरूढमूल मसङ्गशस्त्रेण दृढेन छित्वा ॥
na rūpam-asyeha tathopalabhyate nānto na cādir-na ca sampratiṣṭhā | aśvattham-enaṁ suvirūḍha-mūlam asaṅga-śastreṇa dṛḍhena chittvā ||
"Its real form is not perceived here in this world; neither its end, nor its beginning, nor its foundation. Having cut down this firm-rooted Ashvattha tree with the strong weapon of detachment..."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 15.3 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 15.3 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
Shri Krishna explains that the complex web of material existence (Samsara), symbolized by the Ashvattha tree, is elusive. Its origins and end are hidden from the soul lost in the cycle of birth and death. To transcend this, one must use 'Asanga' (detachment) as a sharp tool to sever the deep-seated roots of material desires and identification with the physical body.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 15.3?
Its real form is not perceived here in this world; neither its end, nor its beginning, nor its foundation. Having cut down this firm-rooted Ashvattha tree with the strong weapon of detachment...