Verse -.2. "Its branches are growing and ever spreading downwards and upwards. Its qualities and subjects are increasing every day. The higher roots attract some seekers, but the future of all human beings is decided by past and present actions (Karmas). All human beings always get bound to their Karmas, done in the present". 

     Comments. A perfect law of Karma (made by God) is indicated in this verse. "Whatever I am today is the result of my past Karmas. What ever I will be tomorrow or after a few years, will also be according to my own past Karmas plus newer Karmas getting added daily". In other words, "I am the maker of my own present destiny and future". This is true for every living human being.

     This perfect rule of "ever growing bondage of Karma" (Karmanu-bandhan) apply to all human beings on the earth. (Karmanu bandhini manushy loke). 

     Verse - 3. "There is no definite shape (form) of this tree. It is beginigless and endless, but this (Pipal) tree has very firm and sound roots. A seeker of self has to cut all worldly family attachments of the deep rooted tree with a firm sword of detachment". 

     Comments. Pipal trees grow in many parts of India. They do not bear any fruits. The seeds are invisible dust like fine pollens. They are carried far away to different places by wind. If they fall on land or get support of a brick wall, and get some moisture, then a small Pipal tree soon starts growing. Big Pipal trees give out from long growing branches extra roots, to support the weight of a branch. These root touch the ground in course of time and become thick trunks. The original trunk gets hidden and lost, when such adventitious roots are constantly added to the original Pipal tree. This symbolism of Pipal tree nicely applies to long history of Hindu religion and also to any branch of knowledge.  Pipal trees are worshipped as a holy trees in India. 

      Verse 4. "Then one starts the journey towards the path of super consciousness, from where there is no downfall or going back. Know very well, that you alone were the primary ancient person (Adi-Purusha). From all your activities (Karma) you were and are growing and increasing like an ever growing tree". 

      This verse reaffirms the law of Karma stated in earlier verses. Each individual (self) is doing some activity (Karmas). This adds more material bondages daily to his/her life. He was single, then marries, then children are added, he buys a house, then a holiday resort, buys new cars, clothes and many material things like TVs, VCRs, new furniture and so on. 

     All these comforts come according to the Laws of Karmas. But he is not able to see (understand) how the perfect Laws of Karma (made by invisible God) have worked in his present life. The invisible God becomes visible to the eye of Mind by the study and practice of 8-step ladder of Raj Yoga. 

     How to climb this spiritual ladder and reach Nirvana is beautifully shown in the next important verse. All Yoga students must memorize this particular verse. 

     Verse 5. A ladder of Yoga steps for Union with God.

       nirman moha jitasang dosha      adiatma nitya vinivrutta kamaha; 

           dwandvaihi vimukta sukhdukha sangnaihi      gachhanti amudha padam avyam tat."

        Comments. Only those, who are liberated from all illusions and doubts (Nirman-moha); are practicing self search and meditation daily (adiatma nitya); have conquered mind from getting attached to sensual pleasures, have conquered all passions, desires and wants, (vinivrutta kama); are liberated from dualities of happiness and unhappiness (dwandvaihivimukta sukhdukha sangnaihi); reach the highest blissful state of spiritual consciousness (Nirvana). This is the final goal of life, called Moksha or Nirvana. Now Lord describes His divine residence. 

             From Verse 6 the Anushtup Chand restarts.