śhrī-bhagavān uvācha
ūrdhva-mūlam adhaḥ-śhākham aśhvatthaṁ prāhur avyayam
chhandānsi yasya parṇāni yas taṁ veda sa veda-vit|| 1||

My Understanding : Everything happens for a reason; every event holds a purpose behind it. Detach your mind from worldly distractions and attach it to God. By recognizing the divine leelas of Sri Krishna, we can truly feel His presence. Worship God by surrendering yourself completely to Him. Bhagavan Sri Krishna compares human life to the Ashvatha tree. The roots of this tree are not only beneath the earth but also visible above. The leaves of the Ashvatha tree symbolize the Vedas. The relationship between a guru and a disciple is such that the disciple should live according to the teachings of the guru. It is not enough to simply listen to the guru’s words when in their presence; true discipleship is reflected in applying those teachings in everyday life. The Gayatri mantra, with its eight syllables, represents the eight Adidevatas that govern the creation of your body, much like how Rudram and other prayers are the leaves of the Ashvatha tree.