Original Scripture
Shloka & Transliteration
न, रूपम्, अस्य, इह, तथा, उपलभ्यते, न, अन्तः, न, च, आदिः, न, च,
सम्प्रतिष्ठा, अश्वत्थम्, एनम्, सुविरूढमूलम्, असङ्गशस्त्रोण, दृृढेन, छित्वा
Literal Translation
Standard Word-for-Word Meaning
The true form of this cosmic tree can neither be perceived in this material world, nor can its beginning, end, or foundation be found. Even I [the speaker of the Gita] do not possess full information in this discourse, as I do not fully know the state of creation across all universes (brahmands). Therefore, using the sharp, unshakable weapon of pure, untainted spiritual knowledge (Tatvgyan), one must cut down this firmly rooted tree—realising that the worship of Niranjan (Kaal) is short-lived and temporary.
Hindi Translation
अनुवाद: (अस्य) इस रचना का (न) न (आदिः) शुरूवात (च) तथा (न) न (अन्तः) अन्त है (न) न (तथा) वैसा (रूपम्) स्वरूप (उपलभ्यते) पाया जाता है (च) तथा (इह) यहाँ विचार काल में अर्थात् मेरे द्वारा दिया जा रहा गीता ज्ञान में पूर्ण जानकारी मुझे भी (न) नहीं है (सम्प्रतिष्ठा) क्योंकि सर्वब्रह्मण्डों की रचना की अच्छी तरह स्थिति का मुझे भी ज्ञान नहीं है (एनम्) इस (सुविरूढमूलम्) अच्छी तरह स्थाई स्थिति वाला (अश्वत्थम्) मजबूत स्वरूपवाले (असङ्गशस्त्रोण) निर्लेप तत्वज्ञान रूपी (दृढेन्) दृढ़ शस्त्रा से अर्थात् निर्मल तत्वज्ञान के द्वारा (छित्वा) काटकर अर्थात् निरंजन की भक्ति को क्षणिक जानकर।
Hidden Mysteries & Secrets
The verse states that within this world, the tree's "beginning, end, or foundation" cannot be perceived.
A monumental theological point in this specific commentary line is the speaker’s admission: "Even I do not possess full information... I do not adequately know the state of the creation of all universes."
The Weapon: Pure Spiritual Knowledge (Tatvgyan)
Since the tree cannot be climbed out of, it must be cut down. The text specifies the tool: "the determined weapon of unsmeared, pure Tatvgyan."
Unsmeared/Pure Knowledge: Ordinary knowledge teaches rituals, penance, and the worship of the branches (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) or the trunk (Kaal). This knowledge is "smeared" with material desires and fear. Pure Tatvgyan, however, is untainted truth that pierces through the illusion. It is "strong and permanent" because it does not change based on cosmic cycles.