Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15, Verse 1

Quick answer

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15, Verse 1 (15.1) means: Krishna said: They speak of an eternal sacred tree, roots above and branches below, whose leaves are the sacred verses. The one who knows it knows the wisdom of the ages.

Sanskrit

श्री भगवानुवाचऊर्ध्वमूलमधःशाखमश्वत्थं प्राहुरव्ययम्।छन्दांसि यस्य पर्णानि यस्तं वेद स वेदवित्।।15.1।।

Transliteration

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

Translation

Krishna said: They speak of an eternal sacred tree, roots above and branches below, whose leaves are the sacred verses. The one who knows it knows the wisdom of the ages.

Hindi

कृष्ण ने कहा: वे एक शाश्वत पवित्र वृक्ष की बात करते हैं, जड़ें ऊपर और शाखाएँ नीचे, जिसके पत्ते पवित्र छंद हैं। जो इसे जानता है, वह सारे युगों का ज्ञान जानता है।

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Frequently asked

What is the meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 15, Verse 1?

Krishna said: They speak of an eternal sacred tree, roots above and branches below, whose leaves are the sacred verses. The one who knows it knows the wisdom of the ages.

Which chapter is verse 15.1 from?

It is verse 1 of Chapter 15 of the Bhagavad Gita, which has 20 verses in total.

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