Chapter-15, Verse 3

Ashtavakra Gita Verse 15.3

वाग्मिप्राज्ञमहोद्योगं जनं मूकजडालसम्। करोति तत्त्वबोधोऽयमतस्त्यक्तो बुभुक्षुभिः॥३॥

This knowledge of the Truth makes an eloquent, wise and active person, mute, inert and passive. Therefore, it is shunned by those who wish to enjoy (the world).

This verse conveys the radical nature of the Ashtavakra Gita's teachings, which aim at revealing the absolute non-duality of the Self and the world. The knowledge of the Truth 

(tattvabodha) is not a conceptual or intellectual understanding, but a direct and immediate Realization of one's True Nature as Pure Consciousnes (cidrūpa). This Realization transcends all distinctions of speech, intellect, action, and personality, and renders them irrelevant and illusory. The one who knows the Truth becomes indifferent to all worldly pursuits and pleasures, and remains in a state of Silence, Stillness, and Peace.

The verse also implies that such a realization is rare and difficult to attain, as it goes against the natural tendencies of the mind and the senses, which are constantly seeking stimulation and satisfaction in the realm of duality. The majority of people (bubhukṣubhiḥ) are driven by the desire to enjoy (bhoga) the world, and are not interested in renouncing their attachments and identifications. They are afraid of losing their individuality, and of facing the emptiness and Nothingness that they associate with the Truth. Therefore, they avoid or reject the teachings of the Ashtavakra Gita, which challenge their assumptions and beliefs about themselves and reality.

The verse also warns that the Knowledge of the Truth is not a means to achieve any worldly goal or benefit, but an end in itself. It does not enhance or improve one's personality or abilities, but rather dissolves them completely. It does not grant any power or prestige, but rather exposes their futility and vanity. It does not lead to any happiness or bliss, but rather reveals their impermanence and dependence. The Knowledge of the Truth is only for those who are ready to give up everything for the sake of knowing their own Self, which is beyond everything.

The theme of this verse is echoed in other Vedic texts. 

The Upanishads say: यतो वाचो निवर्तन्ते अप्राप्य मनसा सह। आनन्दं ब्रह्मणो विद्वान् न बिभेति कुतश्चन॥ (Taittiriya Upanishad 2.9.1) - "From where words return along with the mind without reaching it; he who knows that Bliss of Brahman does not fear anything from anywhere."

The Bhagavad Gita says: 

ब्रह्मण्याधाय कर्माणि सङ्गं त्यक्त्वा करोति यः। लिप्यते न स पापेन पद्मपत्रमिवाम्भसा॥ (Bhagavad Gita 5.10) - "He who performs actions by dedicating them to Brahman, abandoning attachment; he is not tainted by sin just as a lotus leaf by water."

The Yoga Sutras say: कैवल्यं स्वरूपप्रतिष्ठा वा चितिशक्तिरिति॥ (Yoga Sutra 1.3) - "Kaivalya (isolation) is when the power of Consciousness rests in its own Nature."