Chapter 15: Puruṣhottam Yog (15.3)

15th chapter - Purushottama Parpti yogamu
na rūpam asyeha tathopalabhyate
nānto na chādir na cha sampratiṣhṭhā
aśhvattham enaṁ su-virūḍha-mūlam
asaṅga-śhastreṇa dṛiḍhena chhittvā || 3||

My Understanding : Curiosity leads us to seek the origin of the tree, and this curiosity grows like the roots of the Ashvatha tree. Humans are eager to understand the roots, but the truth is, there is no beginning or end, just like the ocean, which has no true end.Human nature—thoughts, will, and commands—drives karma, which continues endlessly. There is no true beginning or end to this cycle, and it keeps going, leading life to feel like a waste. The tree represents the karmic bondage that keeps us trapped.If you try to remove yourself from this cycle, it seems impossible because everything is deeply rooted in your conscience. Changing your mind is not easy, as this behavior is yours. This is not the way to break free from it.One must realize that needs are different from desires. Detachment is the key. Use the axe of detachment to cut through your likes, dislikes, pride, sorrow, envy, ego, and jealousy. Only you can control your mind.For example, when a building is under construction, the slab needs support until it hardens. Once solidified, it stands on its own without assistance. Likewise, a person must detach from desires like lust, anger, and greed. A person must build themselves. Once you begin thinking in this way, you will start seeing everything from a new perspective.Good things should first be used for the people around us, and then for ourselves.Good and bad deeds are determined by how you choose to act and the decisions you make. Your behavior is powerful and must be stabilized. Situations will try to push you into old habits, but you must remain strong. Karma will try to pull you back, but you should suppress all such urges.You must work hard to break free from these cycles. If you hold onto them loosely, you will inevitably fall back into desires.

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