Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 15
Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 15
Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 15
śrīmadbhagavadgītā mūlam - pañcadaśo'dhyāyaḥ
oṃ śrī paramātmane namaḥ
atha pañcadaśo'dhyāyaḥ |
puruṣottamaprāptiyogaḥ
śrībhagavānuvāca
ūrdhvamūlamadhaḥśākhamaśvatthaṃ prāhuravyayam |
chandāṃsi yasya parṇāni yastaṃ veda sa vedavit || 1 ||
adhaścordhvaṃ prasṛtāstasya śākhā guṇapravṛddhā viṣayapravālāḥ|
adhaśca mūlānyanusantatāni karmānubandhīni manuṣyaloke || 2 ||
na rūpamasyeha tathopalabhyate nānto na cādirna ca sampratiṣṭhā|
aśvatthamenaṃ suvirūḍhamūlamasaṅgaśastreṇa dṛḍhena chittvā || 3 ||
tataḥ padaṃ tatparimārgitavyaṃ yasmingatā na nivartanti bhūyaḥ|
tameva cādyaṃ puruṣaṃ prapadye yataḥ pravṛttiḥ prasṛtā purāṇī || 4 ||
nirmānamohā jitasaṅgadoṣā adhyātmanityā vinivṛttakāmāḥ|
dvandvairvimuktāḥ sukhaduḥkhasañjñairgacchantyamūḍhāḥ padamavyayaṃ tat || 5 ||
na tadbhāsayate sūryo na śaśāṅko na pāvakaḥ |
yadgatvā na nivartante taddhāma paramaṃ mama || 6 ||
mamaivāṃśo jīvaloke jīvabhūtaḥ sanātanaḥ |
manaḥṣaṣṭhānīndriyāṇi prakṛtisthāni karṣati || 7 ||
śarīraṃ yadavāpnoti yaccāpyutkrāmatīśvaraḥ |
gṛhītvaitāni saṃyāti vāyurgandhānivāśayāt || 8 ||
śrotraṃ cakṣuḥ sparśanaṃ ca rasanaṃ ghrāṇameva ca |
adhiṣṭhāya manaścāyaṃ viṣayānupasevate || 9 ||
utkrāmantaṃ sthitaṃ vāpi bhuñjānaṃ vā guṇānvitam |
vimūḍhā nānupaśyanti paśyanti jñānacakṣuṣaḥ || 10 ||
yatanto yoginaścainaṃ paśyantyātmanyavasthitam |
yatanto'pyakṛtātmāno nainaṃ paśyantyacetasaḥ || 11 ||
yadādityagataṃ tejo jagadbhāsayate'khilam |
yaccandramasi yaccāgnau tattejo viddhi māmakam || 12 ||
gāmāviśya ca bhūtāni dhārayāmyahamojasā |
puṣṇāmi cauṣadhīḥ sarvāḥ somo bhūtvā rasātmakaḥ || 13 ||
ahaṃ vaiśvānaro bhūtvā prāṇināṃ dehamāśritaḥ |
prāṇāpānasamāyuktaḥ pacāmyannaṃ caturvidham || 14 ||
sarvasya cāhaṃ hṛdi sanniviṣṭo mattaḥ smṛtirjñānamapohanaṃ ca|
vedaiśca sarvairahameva vedyo vedāntakṛdvedavideva cāham || 15 ||
dvāvimau puruṣau loke kṣaraścākṣara eva ca |
kṣaraḥ sarvāṇi bhūtāni kūṭastho'kṣara ucyate || 16 ||
uttamaḥ puruṣastvanyaḥ paramātmetyudhāhṛtaḥ |
yo lokatrayamāviśya bibhartyavyaya īśvaraḥ || 17 ||
yasmātkṣaramatīto'hamakṣarādapi cottamaḥ |
ato'smi loke vede ca prathitaḥ puruṣottamaḥ || 18 ||
yo māmevamasammūḍho jānāti puruṣottamam |
sa sarvavidbhajati māṃ sarvabhāvena bhārata || 19 ||
iti guhyatamaṃ śāstramidamuktaṃ mayānagha |
etadbuddhvā buddhimānsyātkṛtakṛtyaśca bhārata || 20 ||
oṃ tatsaditi śrīmadbhagavadgītāsūpaniṣatsu brahmavidyāyāṃ yogaśāstre
śrīkṛṣṇārjunasaṃvāde puruṣottamayogo nāma pañcadaśo'dhyāyaḥ ||15 ||
About This Stotram
Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 15
Sanskrit Title: श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता मूलम् - पञ्चदशोऽध्यायः
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
Chapter 15 of the Bhagawad Gita is highly significant as it elaborates on the concept of the Purushottama, the Supreme Person, who is beyond both the perishable (ksara) and the imperishable (aksara). Lord Krishna uses the analogy of an inverted Asvattha tree to describe the material world, with its roots in the Supreme Being and its branches extending downwards, sustained by the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas). The chapter explains how beings are bound to this tree through their desires and actions. It then reveals the path to liberation: detachment from worldly desires, seeking refuge in the Supreme Person, and understanding His divine nature. This chapter is crucial for devotees seeking to transcend the material realm and attain the ultimate spiritual goal.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Krishna |
| Author | Vyasa |
| Type | Gita Adhyaya (Chapter) |
| Category | Gita Adhyaya |
| Number of Verses | 21 |
| Origin | This stotram is Chapter 15 of the Srimad Bhagawad Gita, a foundational scripture in Hinduism. The Bhagawad Gita itself is presented as a discourse between Lord Krishna and the Pandava prince Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, as narrated in the epic Mahabharata. While the Mahabharata is traditionally attributed to the Srimant Ved Vyas, the Bhagawad Gita is considered a divine revelation within it. Chapter 15, titled 'Purushottama Yoga' (The Yoga of the Supreme Person), was composed as part of the larger epic, likely during the period when the Mahabharata was compiled, though the exact dating of its composition is a subject of scholarly debate, generally placed between the 5th and 2nd centuries BCE. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Attainment of the Supreme Person (Purushottama)
- Understanding the nature of the material world as a tree
- Discernment between the perishable and the imperishable
- Liberation from the cycle of birth and death
- Gaining knowledge of the divine essence
Best Time to Recite
Morning, Evening, during spiritual study, or when seeking guidance on transcending worldly attachments.
Historical Context
Chapter 15 is an integral part of the Srimad Bhagawad Gita, which is embedded within the Bhishma Parva of the epic Mahabharata. The Mahabharata, attributed to the Srimant Ved Vyas, is a vast compendium of Indian philosophy, mythology, and history. The Bhagawad Gita, in particular, is considered the 'essence of the Vedas' and a guide for righteous living and spiritual realization. The discourse takes place just before the commencement of the Kurukshetra war, where Arjuna, overwhelmed by moral dilemmas, seeks guidance from his charioteer, Lord Krishna. Chapter 15 specifically addresses the nature of existence and the path to the highest spiritual realization, offering insights into the Vedanta philosophy.
Alternate Names
- Purushottama Yoga
- The Yoga of the Supreme Person
Related Stotrams
- Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 1
- Srimad Bhagawad Gita Chapter 18
- Vishnu Sahasranama
Last Updated: 2025-12-01