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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 226

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । न धरीं खेदु चित्ता । हा स्वभावोचि पंडुसुता । आदिअंतु ॥ २२६ ॥

"Therefore, do not hold grief in your mind now; O son of Pandu, beginning and end are the natural characteristics of this world."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
खेदु Noun
Khedu
दुःख / शोक
Grief / Sorrow
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मनात
In the mind
स्वभावोचि Noun
Swabhavochi
स्वभावच / नैसर्गिक धर्म
Natural tendency
पंडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडुपुत्रा (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
आदिअंतु Noun
Adi-antu
सुरुवात आणि शेवट
Beginning and end

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not harbor grief in your heart now; for, O son of Pandu, having a beginning and an end is the very nature of this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's guidance to Arjuna regarding the inevitability of change. He explains that everything in the material world is bound by the cycle of 'Adi' (beginning) and 'Antu' (end). Since this cycle is the inherent nature of existence, grieving over the inevitable destruction of the physical form is considered an act of ignorance. The verse encourages a seeker to maintain mental equanimity by accepting the transient nature of life.

🎯 Practical Application

This teaching can be applied when dealing with loss or transitions in life. For example, when a phase of life ends, instead of being paralyzed by sorrow, one should accept it as a natural progression and move forward with duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the transient nature of the physical world and advises Arjuna to overcome his grief by understanding the law of nature.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 200

म्हणौनि तूं पांडवा | याचि मार्गे चालावा | जेणें विश्व हे विसावा | पावे पैं गा || २०० ||

"Therefore, O Pandava (Arjuna), you should walk on this very path, by which the world attains peace."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
पांडवा Noun
Pāṇḍavā
अर्जुना
O Arjuna
मार्गे Noun
Mārge
मार्गाने
By the path
चालावा Verb
Cālāvā
चालावे किंवा आचरण करावे
Should walk or follow
विश्व Noun
Viśva
जग किंवा सृष्टी
The world or universe
विसावा Noun
Visāvā
विश्रांती किंवा शांती
Rest or peace
पावे Verb
Pāve
मिळेल किंवा प्राप्त होईल
Attains or reaches

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, you should follow this path (of selfless action), so that the entire world may find peace and rest.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Loksangraha' (the welfare of the world). He advises Arjuna that a leader or a wise person must perform their duties selflessly because their actions serve as a blueprint for the rest of society. If a realized soul abandons action, it might lead to confusion among common people. Therefore, to ensure that the world finds peace and stability (Visava), one must continue to perform their prescribed duties without attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

Acting with a sense of responsibility towards the collective good. For example, a leader following ethical practices inspires the entire organization to work with integrity, leading to overall harmony.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of performing one's duty for the benefit of society, following the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 130

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो अंतःकरणें निकें । निवांत होऊनि ठाके । आत्मस्वरूपीं ॥ १३० ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who is pure in heart and stays peacefully in the self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
अंतःकरणें Noun
Antahkarane
मनाने किंवा हृदयाने
By heart or mind
निकें Adjective
Nike
शुद्ध किंवा चांगले
Pure or good
निवांत Adjective
Nivanta
शांत
Peaceful
ठाके Verb
Thake
राहतो किंवा स्थिर होतो
Stays or becomes steady
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
Atmaswarupi
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात
In one's own self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who becomes pure in heart and remains peacefully established in his own self is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person whose heart is pure and free from worldly desires finds absolute peace within the self. Such a person remains undisturbed by external circumstances, anchored in their true nature. This state of being 'Nivanta' (peaceful) in the 'Atmaswarupa' (self) is the mark of true spiritual attainment.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with chaos, practicing inner silence helps maintain mental balance and clarity. For example, staying calm during a difficult exam helps in recalling answers better than panicking.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna describes the characteristics of a person who has attained steady wisdom and inner peace.

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