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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 316

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे या चित्ता । न संडीं गा पंडुसुता । स्वधर्मु आपुला ॥ ३१६ ॥

"Therefore, do not let your mind be deluded now; O son of Pandu, do not forsake your own duty."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
फसवणे / भुलवणे
To delude or deceive
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मनाला
To the mind
संडीं Verb
Sandi
सोडणे / त्याग करणे
To abandon or leave
पंडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडुपुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
स्वधर्मु Noun
Swadharmu
स्वतःचे कर्तव्य
One's own duty

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not let your mind be deceived and do not abandon your own duty.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that allowing the mind to be deluded by grief or attachment is a form of self-betrayal. He urges Arjuna (Pandusuta) to remain steadfast in his 'Swadharma' (innate duty). For a warrior like Arjuna, fighting for righteousness is the highest path, and abandoning it due to emotional weakness would be a spiritual failure.

🎯 Practical Application

One should not quit their responsibilities when faced with emotional challenges. Example: A professional should complete their project with integrity even if they feel personally overwhelmed.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna advises Arjuna to stay firm in his duty and not let his mind be swayed by emotional confusion.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 378

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या संन्यासासारिखें कांहीं । दुसरें पावन नाहीं । त्रिभुवनीं ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see for yourself; there is nothing as purifying as this renunciation in the three worlds."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
See or observe
संन्यासासारिखें Noun
Sannyasasarikhe
संन्यासाप्रमाणे (फलाशा त्यागाप्रमाणे)
Like renunciation
पावन Adjective
Pavan
पवित्र
Holy or purifying
त्रिभुवनीं Noun
Tribhuvani
तिन्ही लोकात
In the three worlds

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe that there is nothing as holy or purifying as this renunciation in all the three worlds.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true renunciation (Sannyasa) is the abandonment of the desire for the results of one's actions. He asserts that there is nothing more purifying in the entire universe than this state of detached wisdom. It is not merely a physical renunciation but a mental transformation that cleanses the soul of all impurities and attachments.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by focusing on the process of your work rather than the outcome. For instance, a professional should focus on providing the best service to a client without being obsessed with the profit, which leads to mental peace and excellence.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the supreme purity of renouncing the fruits of action as taught by Krishna to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 12

तंव तो कुरुवृद्धु पितामहू । जो प्रतापी जैसा सिंहू । गर्जला शंखु । अतिबळें ॥ १२ ॥

"Then the aged grandsire of the Kuru race, the valiant lion-like Bhishma, blew his conch with great strength."

कुरुवृद्धु Noun
Kuruvruddhu
कुरुवंशातील सर्वात ज्येष्ठ
The eldest of the Kuru dynasty
पितामहू Noun
Pitamahu
आजोबा (भीष्म)
Grandsire (Bhishma)
प्रतापी Adjective
Pratapi
पराक्रमी
Valiant/Mighty
सिंहू Noun
Simhu
सिंह
Lion
गर्जला Verb
Garjala
गर्जना केली / वाजवला
Roared / Sounded
अतिबळें Adverb
Atibale
मोठ्या शक्तीने
With great force

💡 Meaning

Then the eldest of the Kuru dynasty, the valiant Grandsire Bhishma, who was like a lion, blew his conch with great force.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the majestic presence of Bhishma Pitamaha. Despite being the eldest in the Kuru clan, his spirit remained as fierce as a lion. To encourage Duryodhana and signal the commencement of the battle, he blew his conch with tremendous power. This act signifies the roar of a warrior who is ready to fulfill his duty regardless of the outcome.

🎯 Practical Application

When initiating a significant task, one should act with the confidence and clarity of a leader. Example: Starting a new project by clearly communicating the vision to the team to inspire them.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the scene on the battlefield to King Dhritarashtra, specifically the moment Bhishma Pitamaha signals the start of the war.

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