Monday, October 21, 2024

Gita reflection Ch 15 verses 3 & 4

21st October 2024


Though depicted as a peepul tree with roots above and branches below, the tree of life cannot be seen in this way by anyone. Its beginning, existence, and end remain unfathomable. 


This tree of life represents the bondage or samsara, with well-developed roots that strongly hold everyone. It can only be cut with the sword of detachment.


Lord Krishna advises that by cutting this tree alone, everyone should seek the highest, reaching which they do not come back to worldly bondage. 


He Himself surrenders to that Highest Being from whom the entire manifestation of the Universe ensued.


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