Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15 Verse 4 Meaning
Then, that goal should be sought for, to which, having gone, none returns again. I seek refuge in that Primeval Purusha, from whence streamed forth the ancient activity or energy.
BG 15.4
ततः पदं तत्परिमार्गितव्य यस्मिन्गता न निवर्तन्ति भूयः।तमेव चाद्यं पुरुषं प्रपद्ये यतः प्रवृत्तिः प्रसृता पुराणी
tataḥ padaṁ tat parimārgitavyaṁ yasmin gatā na nivartanti bhūyaḥ tam eva chādyaṁ puruṣhaṁ prapadye yataḥ pravṛittiḥ prasṛitā purāṇī
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Then, that goal should be sought for, to which, having gone, none returns again. I seek refuge in that Primeval Purusha, from whence streamed forth the ancient activity or energy.
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What Does Bhagavad Gita 15.4 Mean?
Then, that goal should be sought for, to which, having gone, none returns again. This verse from Purushottama Yoga speaks directly to the theme of the eternal Self, offering insight that deepens our understanding of the Gita's teaching. What distinguishes this verse is its integration of the eternal Self with the broader framework of the Gita's philosophy. Rather than treating spiritual life as separate from worldly engagement, Krishna shows how the cosmic tree can be realized through every aspect of human experience.
The practical invitation is to hold this verse as a mirror. Where in your life does the principle of the eternal Self feel most challenging? That is precisely where the teaching has the most to offer.
— Explained by the Nitya Team
What Is the Context of Bhagavad Gita 15.4?
The metaphor of the eternal tree and the supreme position of God.
Key themes in this chapter include Supreme Person, Eternal tree, Liberation.
How Can I Apply Bhagavad Gita 15.4 in Daily Life?
- •When you need steadiness while dealing with supreme person
- •When practicing eternal tree amid uncertainty
- •When applying liberation to real-life choices
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