Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15 Verse 3 Meaning

Its form is not perceived here as such, nor its end, origin, foundation, or resting place; having cut asunder this firmly rooted peepul tree with the strong axe of non-attachment.

BG 15.3

न रूपमस्येह तथोपलभ्यते नान्तो न चादिर्न च संप्रतिष्ठा।अश्वत्थमेनं सुविरूढमूल मसङ्गशस्त्रेण दृढेन छित्त्वा

na rūpam asyeha tathopalabhyate nānto na chādir na cha sampratiṣhṭhā aśhvattham enaṁ su-virūḍha-mūlam asaṅga-śhastreṇa dṛiḍhena chhittvā

Meaning

Its form is not perceived here as such, nor its end, origin, foundation, or resting place; having cut asunder this firmly rooted peepul tree with the strong axe of non-attachment.

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Explanation & Life Application

This verse from Chapter 15 of the Bhagavad Gita highlights a practical insight: Its form is not perceived here as such, nor its end, origin, foundation, or resting place; having cut asunder this firmly rooted peepul tree with the strong axe of non-attachment.

In The Yoga of the Supreme Person (Purusottama Yoga), Krishna explains The metaphor of the eternal tree and the supreme position of God.

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Chapter Context

The metaphor of the eternal tree and the supreme position of God.

Key themes in this chapter include Supreme Person, Eternal tree, Liberation.

When to Apply This Verse

  • When you need steadiness while dealing with supreme person
  • When practicing eternal tree amid uncertainty
  • When applying liberation to real-life choices

Verse FAQs

What is the main idea of Bhagavad Gita 15.3?
Its form is not perceived here as such, nor its end, origin, foundation, or resting place; having cut asunder this firmly rooted peepul tree with the strong axe of non-attachment. This verse emphasizes supreme person with clarity and purpose.
How can I apply Bhagavad Gita 15.3 in daily life?
Apply this teaching when making choices or doing your duties. Focus on eternal tree and keep your mind steady regardless of outcomes.

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