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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 279

जैसा पूर्ण सरितेचा ओघ। समुद्रु पावे वेगु। परी तो न सांडी आपली मर्यादा। तैसाचि तोही सदा॥

"As the flow of a full river reaches the ocean with speed, yet the ocean does not leave its boundary, so is he always."

सरितेचा Noun
Saritecha
नदीचा
Of the river
ओघ Noun
Ogh
प्रवाह
Flow
वेगु Noun
Vegu
वेग किंवा गती
Speed or velocity
सांडी Verb
Sandi
सोडणे किंवा ओलांडणे
To leave or cross
मर्यादा Noun
Maryada
सीमा किंवा शिस्त
Boundary or limit
तैसाचि Adverb
Taisachi
त्याचप्रमाणे
In the same way

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains within its bounds despite the forceful entry of river waters, a wise person remains steady amidst all desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the equanimity of a realized soul. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and stays within its boundaries despite the massive and forceful influx of various rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains unperturbed by the sensory desires or external circumstances that come his way. The ocean's vastness allows it to absorb everything without losing its inherent nature; similarly, a wise person remains anchored in the Self, regardless of worldly gains or losses.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain inner peace regardless of external successes or failures. Example: If you achieve a major milestone, stay humble; if you face a setback, stay resilient and calm like the ocean.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the analogy of an ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 23

तैसेचि तेही सैन्य । जे कौरवांचे मुख्य सैन्य । तेथें भीष्म द्रोण प्रधान । सकळही ॥ २३ ॥

"Similarly, that army, which was the main force of the Kauravas, had Bhishma and Drona as its primary leaders."

तैसेचि Adverb
Taiseci
त्याचप्रमाणे
Similarly
सैन्य Noun
Sainya
लष्कर / फौज
Army
मुख्य Adjective
Mukhya
प्रमुख
Main / Chief
प्रधान Adjective
Pradhan
महत्त्वाचे / अग्रगण्य
Principal / Foremost
सकळही Pronoun
Sakalahi
सर्वच
All of them

💡 Meaning

Similarly, in the main army of the Kauravas, Bhishma, Drona, and all other prominent leaders were present.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the scene on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. As Arjuna positions his chariot between the two armies, he observes the formidable Kaurava forces. The verse emphasizes that the Kaurava army was led by stalwarts like Bhishma Pitamaha and Dronacharya. It highlights the magnitude of the opposition Arjuna was facing, setting the stage for his internal conflict regarding fighting his own elders and teachers.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major task, it is crucial to assess the strengths of the opposition or the magnitude of the obstacles. Example: A business leader analyzing the market competitors before launching a new product.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the Kaurava army to Dhritarashtra, highlighting the presence of great warriors like Bhishma and Drona as Arjuna observes them.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 240

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको चित्ता । सांडूनि हे चिंता । धनुष्य घेईं ॥ २४० ॥

"Therefore, do not let your mind be deceived now; casting aside this worry, take up your bow."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Jhakavije
फसवणे किंवा भ्रमित करणे
To delude or deceive
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मन
Mind
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून देऊन
Abandoning
चिंता Noun
Chinta
काळजी
Worry
धनुष्य Noun
Dhanushya
धनुष्य
Bow

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not delude your mind now. Cast away this worry and take up your bow.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the essence of Krishna's command to Arjuna. Krishna identifies that Arjuna's reluctance to fight is not out of wisdom, but out of a deluded mind. He instructs Arjuna to stop deceiving himself with false sentiments of grief. By asking him to 'take up the bow', Krishna emphasizes that action (Karma) is the only way to overcome mental anxiety and fulfill one's destiny.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with a daunting task, stop overthinking and start doing. For example, if you are nervous about a presentation, stop worrying about the results and focus on practicing your delivery.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna urges Arjuna to stop his mental hesitation and prepare for the battle of righteousness.

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