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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 7

अजोऽपि सन्नव्ययात्मा भूतानामीश्वरोऽपि सन् । प्रकृतिं स्वामधिष्ठाय सम्भवाम्यात्ममायया ॥

म्हणोनि मी अजुही होय । आणि अव्ययही परि आहे । परि प्रकृतीसी अधिष्ठूनि येय । मायेच्या योगें ॥

"Therefore, I am unborn and also immutable; but by presiding over My Prakriti, I manifest through Maya."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अजु Adjective
Aju
जन्मरहित
Unborn
अव्यय Adjective
Avyaya
अविनाशी
Imperishable
प्रकृतीसी Noun
Prakritisi
निसर्गाला किंवा मायेला
To Nature or Maya
अधिष्ठूनि Verb
Adhishthuni
अधिष्ठान करून किंवा आधार घेऊन
Presiding over
योगें Noun
Yoge
साहाय्याने किंवा योगाने
Through or by means of

💡 Meaning

Even though I am unborn and indestructible, I manifest myself by presiding over my own nature through my divine power (Maya).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elucidates the mystery of divine incarnation. He explains that the Supreme Reality is 'Aja' (unborn) and 'Avyaya' (immutable). Unlike ordinary beings who are forced into birth by the fruits of their past actions (Karma), the Lord assumes a form by His own will. He presides over His 'Prakriti' (the creative power or Maya) to manifest in the material world. This manifestation is a divine play (Lila) intended for the restoration of cosmic order, where the Lord remains the master of Maya rather than being its subject.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize that your true essence is eternal and beyond the temporary changes of life. Example: Just as an actor plays a role without forgetting their true identity, perform your daily duties with excellence without getting lost in the ego of the persona.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the divine nature of His birth and how He manifests in the world despite being eternal.

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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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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 34

अकीर्तिं चापि भूतानि कथयिष्यन्ति तेऽव्ययाम् । संभावितस्य चाकीर्तिर्मरणादतिरिच्यते ॥

आणि अकीर्ति जे होईल । ती कल्पांतींही न सरैल । आणि मरणाहूनि थोरैल । दुःख तें गा ॥ ३४ ॥

"And people will speak of your everlasting infamy; and for one who has been honored, dishonor is worse than death."

अकीर्ति Noun
Akirti
बदनामी किंवा अपकीर्ती
Infamy or Dishonor
कल्पांतींही Adverb
Kalpantihi
युगाच्या अंतापर्यंत
Until the end of time
न सरैल Verb
Na Sarail
संपणार नाही
Will not end
मरणाहूनि Noun
Maranahuni
मरणापेक्षा
Than death
थोरैल Adjective
Thorail
मोठे किंवा जास्त
Greater or More

💡 Meaning

And the infamy that you will gain will last until the end of the world. For a person of honor, dishonor is more painful than death.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the psychological and social impact of losing one's reputation. For a person of high standing and integrity, public disgrace is a fate worse than physical death. The 'infamy' mentioned here is 'avyayam' (everlasting), meaning it outlasts the physical body. Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that running away from duty out of fear or confusion leads to a permanent stain on one's character that cannot be erased even after many ages.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintaining integrity in professional and personal life is crucial. For example, a leader who compromises their values for short-term gain may face lifelong public distrust, which is harder to bear than the struggle of staying truthful.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the social and personal consequences of abandoning his duty as a warrior.

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