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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 38

न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते । तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्धः कालेनात्मनि विन्दति ॥

म्हणोनि ज्ञानापरौते । पवित्र न दिसे आयिते । जेणे संशयाचेनि रिते । होइजे गा ॥ ३८ ॥

"Therefore, there is nothing as pure as knowledge, by which one becomes free from all doubts."

ज्ञानापरौते Noun
jnanaparoute
ज्ञानापेक्षा
than knowledge
पवित्र Adjective
pavitra
शुद्ध
pure
आयिते Adjective
ayite
सहज उपलब्ध
readily available
संशयाचेनि Noun
sanshayacheni
संशयाने
by doubt
रिते Adjective
rite
रिकामे किंवा मुक्त
empty or free

💡 Meaning

There is nothing in this world as purifying as knowledge. One who is perfected in Yoga finds this knowledge within themselves in due course of time.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is nothing in this world as purifying as self-knowledge. It is the ultimate cleanser of the intellect and soul. Just as fire purifies gold, knowledge destroys the dross of ignorance and doubt. A seeker who practices karma yoga and attains mental purity eventually realizes this supreme truth within their own heart through the passage of time and consistent practice.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, clarity of knowledge removes hesitation. For example, when a student masters the fundamental concepts of a subject, they solve problems with confidence rather than being confused by doubts.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the unparalleled purifying power of spiritual knowledge to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 44

जेथें संकल्पाचां पायीं । संन्यासाची मांडणी पाही । आणि कर्माचां ठायीं । योगु दिसे ॥ ४४ ॥

"Where the structure of Sanyasa is found at the feet of renouncing desires, and Yoga is seen within the actions themselves."

संकल्पाचां Noun
Sankalpacha
इच्छेचा किंवा संकल्पाचा
of resolution or desire
पायीं Noun
Payi
मुळे किंवा चरणी
due to or at the feet of
संन्यासाची Noun
Sanyasachi
त्यागाची किंवा संन्यासाची
of renunciation
मांडणी Noun
Mandani
रचना किंवा मांडणी
arrangement or establishment
कर्माचां Noun
Karmachan
कर्माच्या
of actions
योगु Noun
Yogu
योग किंवा कर्मयोग
union or yoga
दिसे Verb
Dise
दिसतो किंवा भासतो
appears or is seen

💡 Meaning

Where the foundation of renunciation is seen in the abandonment of desires, and Yoga is observed within the performance of actions.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates that true Sanyasa (renunciation) is established when one abandons the 'Sankalpa' or the mental intent for results. Simultaneously, when a person performs their duties without attachment to the outcome, it is recognized as Yoga. Therefore, the state where the egoistic resolve is absent is where both renunciation and the perfection of action (Yoga) reside together.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus entirely on the quality of your work without being paralyzed by the anxiety of the promotion or reward. This balance is the practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the unity of Sanyasa and Karma Yoga by highlighting that renouncing the fruit-oriented resolve is the key to both.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 368

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो । जयासी जाहला आहे पहा हो । तोचि पूर्णबोधु पाहो । स्थिरप्रज्ञ ॥ ३६८ ॥

"Therefore, O Mighty-armed, he whose senses are completely restrained from their objects, his wisdom is firmly established."

इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
इंद्रियांचा (डोळे, कान इ.)
of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
restraint or control
जयासी Pronoun
Jayasi
ज्याला
to whom
पूर्णबोधु Noun
Purnabodhu
पूर्ण ज्ञानी
fully enlightened
स्थिरप्रज्ञ Adjective
Sthitaprajna
ज्याची बुद्धी स्थिर आहे असा
one with steady wisdom

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who has completely restrained their senses from the sense-objects is a person of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is achieved only when an individual has complete mastery over their senses. Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell at the slightest hint of danger, a wise person withdraws their senses from worldly attractions. This internal discipline ensures that the intellect remains focused on the Divine, undisturbed by external temptations. It is the hallmark of a person whose wisdom is firmly established.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge to procrastinate by controlling one's impulses is a practical application of this verse. For example, choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate sensory pleasure.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the final characteristic of a person with steady wisdom, focusing on the mastery over senses.

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