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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 5

जेथ अभिनव वाग्विलास | जेथ चातुर्यासीच फांकती फांस | जेथ प्रमेयाचा सुवास | वेधु लावी || ५ ||

"Where there is a novel play of words, where the nets of cleverness are spread, and where the fragrance of spiritual truths attracts the mind."

अभिनव Adjective
Abhinav
नवीन किंवा अपूर्व
Novel or unprecedented
वाग्विलास Noun
Vagvilas
शब्दांची शोभा किंवा वक्तृत्व
Eloquence or play of words
चातुर्यासी Noun
Chaturyasi
बुद्धिमत्तेला किंवा कौशल्याला
To intelligence or cleverness
फांस Noun
Phans
जाळे किंवा पाश
Net or snare
प्रमेयाचा Noun
Prameyacha
सिद्धांताचा किंवा सत्याचा
Of the spiritual truth or theorem
सुवास Noun
Suvas
सुगंध
Fragrance
वेधु Noun
Vedhu
आकर्षण किंवा वेध
Attraction or spell

💡 Meaning

Where there is a novel play of words, where the nets of cleverness are spread, and where the fragrance of spiritual truths attracts the mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the aesthetic and intellectual richness of the divine discourse. 'Abhinav Vagvilas' refers to a novel play of words that never feels dated. 'Chaturyache Phans' suggests the intricate nets of logic that captivate the intellect. Finally, 'Prameyacha Suvas' refers to the fragrance of spiritual truths (theorems) that naturally attract the seeker's soul, much like a flower attracts a bee.

🎯 Practical Application

Use your communication skills to inspire others. When sharing knowledge, ensure it is presented beautifully and logically so that it naturally draws people's interest. Example: A teacher who presents a complex subject with interesting stories and clear logic will naturally attract students to learn more.

📌 Context

In the opening of Dnyaneshwari, Saint Dnyaneshwar praises the divine intelligence (Ganesha) and the beauty of spiritual knowledge.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 187

जेथ हे विषयविख वावरे । तेथ तो निद्रिस्तचि असे पुरे । आणि जेथ भूतजात जागे । तेथ तो निजे ॥ १८७ ॥

"Where this poison of sense-objects roams, there he is completely asleep; and where all beings are awake, there he sleeps."

विषयविख Noun
Vishayavikha
इंद्रियांच्या विषयांचे विष
Poison of sense-objects
वावरे Verb
Vavare
वावरते किंवा संचार करते
Exists or roams
निद्रिस्त Adjective
Nidrista
झोपलेला किंवा अलिप्त
Asleep or indifferent
भूतजात Noun
Bhutajata
सर्व प्राणीमात्र
All living beings
जागे Verb
Jage
जागृत असणे
To be awake

💡 Meaning

Where the poison of sense-objects prevails, the wise man remains asleep; and where all living beings are awake (in worldly affairs), there he sleeps.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains that the perspective of a wise person is diametrically opposite to that of the worldly-minded. What the common masses perceive as 'reality'—the pursuit of sensory pleasures and material gains—is seen as a dream or illusion by the sage, who remains indifferent (asleep) to it. Conversely, the spiritual truth and self-knowledge, which the common man ignores (is asleep to), is the very realm where the sage is fully awake and conscious.

🎯 Practical Application

In a world obsessed with material gain and social media validation, a wise person focuses on inner peace and character, remaining 'asleep' to superficial trends while staying 'awake' to their inner growth.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the paradoxical consciousness of a self-realized soul compared to ordinary people.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 98

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना | या समस्तही लोकसंपादना | बाह्य तरी कर्माचरणा | न संडीं वेगीं ||

"Therefore, O Arjuna, for the sake of guiding all people, do not quickly abandon the external performance of duties."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
लोकसंपादना Noun
Lokasampadana
लोकांना वळण लावण्यासाठी किंवा लोककल्याणासाठी
For the guidance or welfare of the people
बाह्य Adverb
Bahya
बाहेरून
Externally
कर्माचरणा Noun
Karmacharana
कर्माचे आचरण
Performance of duties
संडीं Verb
Sandi
टाकू नकोस किंवा सोडू नकोस
Do not abandon
वेगीं Adverb
Vegi
त्वरित किंवा लगेच
Quickly or immediately

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, for the sake of guiding all these people, do not abandon the external performance of your duties.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Sant Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Lokasangraha'—the maintenance of the world order. He advises Arjuna that even if one has attained knowledge and has no personal need for action, they must continue to perform their worldly duties. This is because common people look up to leaders and wise individuals for guidance. If a leader stops performing their duties, it creates confusion and leads to social decay. Therefore, for the sake of social stability and to provide a righteous path for others, one must remain active in their prescribed duties.

🎯 Practical Application

This verse teaches us that our actions serve as a blueprint for others. In a professional setting, a leader must adhere to the rules and work ethics they expect from their team, as their behavior sets the standard for the entire organization.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar Maharaj, explains why even an enlightened person should continue to perform their duties to set an example for society.

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