Chapter 3, Verse 15
कर्म ब्रह्मोद्भवं विद्धि ब्रह्माक्षरसमुद्भवम् | तस्मात्सर्वगतं ब्रह्म नित्यं यज्ञे प्रतिष्ठितम् ॥15॥
karma brahmodbhavaṁ viddhi brahmākṣhara-samudbhavam | tasmāt sarva-gataṁ brahma nityaṁ yajñe pratiṣhṭhitam
"Know that action has the Veda as its origin; the Vedas has the Imperishable as its source. Hence, the all-pervading Brahman is forever established in sacrifice."
Key Insight:
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 3.15 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
The Bhagavad Gita teaches us through 3.15 that true peace is found when we align our actions with Dharma.
Detailed Meaning
This verse establishes the divine lineage of action (Karma). It traces the chain of causality: prescribed duties come from the Vedas (Brahman in the form of knowledge), and the Vedas emanate from the Imperishable Supreme Being (Akshara). Because the source of action is divine, every act of 'Yajña' (selfless sacrifice) becomes a portal where the all-pervading Divine is directly present. Thus, work is not merely a secular necessity but a sacred link to the Infinite.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core message of Gita 3.15?
Know that action has the Veda as its origin; the Vedas has the Imperishable as its source. Hence, the all-pervading Brahman is forever established in sacrifice.