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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 139

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना | झणीं चित्तीं वाहासी खेदना | जे हे आद्यंतही पाहातां ना | सर्वथा नाहीं ॥ १३९ ॥

म्हणोनि तू अर्जुना, मनात मुळीच दुःख करू नकोस; कारण हे (जन्म-मृत्यूचे चक्र) सुरुवातीला आणि शेवटीही पाहिले तर मुळीच अस्तित्वात नाही.

"Therefore, Arjuna, do not let your heart be filled with sorrow; for if you look at the beginning and the end, this does not exist at all."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झणीं Adverb
Jhani
मुळीच / चुकूनही
At all / By any means
चित्तीं Noun
Chitti
मनात
In the mind
खेदना Noun
Khedana
दुःख / शोक
Sorrow / Grief
आद्यंतही Noun
Adyantahi
सुरुवात आणि शेवट
Beginning and end
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
Entirely

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not harbor any grief in your heart; for when you look at the beginning and the end, this (world/grief) does not exist at all.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Asat' (unreal). He explains that anything which does not exist in the beginning (before birth) and will not exist in the end (after death) is essentially non-existent even in the present, despite appearing real to our senses. Therefore, grieving for the loss of something that is inherently transient is a sign of ignorance. One should focus on the eternal truth rather than the temporary appearance of things.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this to modern stress: when worried about a temporary problem, ask yourself if it will matter in 10 years. For example, if you fail a test, remember that this moment is a tiny part of your life's journey and does not define your eternal potential.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the illusory nature of the material world and the eternity of the soul to alleviate his grief.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 24

म्हणोनि समर्थें विशेषें । आचरावें लागे तैसें । जेणें मार्गे लोकें । चालावें गा ॥ २४ ॥

"Therefore, the capable ones must act in a manner that sets a path for common people to follow."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By a capable or great person
विशेषें Adverb
Viśēṣēṃ
विशेष करून
Specially
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvēṃ
आचरण करावे
Should practice
मार्गे Noun
Mārgē
मार्गाने
By the path
लोकें Noun
Lōkēṃ
लोकांनी
By the people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, a capable person should act in such a way that the common people can follow that path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that leaders and influential figures carry a heavy social responsibility. Since the masses tend to follow the footsteps of the 'Great' (Samartha), any lapse in their conduct could mislead society. Thus, for the sake of social order and guidance, realized souls or leaders must continue to perform their duties with perfection, even if they have no personal gain from it.

🎯 Practical Application

A leader's behavior sets the standard for the team. For instance, if a CEO practices transparency and punctuality, the employees are likely to be honest and disciplined as well.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through Saint Dnyaneshwar, explains why leaders and realized souls must continue to perform their duties to set a standard for society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 236

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । या इंद्रियांसीं नियमिता । होऊनि सांडीं अनंता । पापाचिया ॥ २३६ ॥

म्हणून तू आता या इंद्रियांना ताब्यात ठेवणारा होऊन, या अनंत पापांचा त्याग कर.

"Therefore, now, by becoming the regulator of these senses, discard these infinite sins."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhaṇōni
म्हणून
therefore
इंद्रियांसीं Noun
indriyānsīṃ
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
नियमिता Noun
niyamitā
नियंत्रण करणारा
controller
सांडीं Verb
sāṇḍīṃ
त्याग कर
abandon
अनंता Adjective
anantā
असंख्य
infinite
पापाचिया Noun
pāpāciyā
पापांचा
of sins

💡 Meaning

Therefore, you should now become the controller of these senses and abandon these infinite sins.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the senses are the gateways through which desire (Kama) enters and corrupts human consciousness. By becoming a 'Niyamita' (one who regulates or controls), a seeker can halt the cycle of endless sins. The mastery over one's own senses is presented as the foundational step in Karma Yoga, leading to a stable mind and spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing self-discipline when faced with temptations. For example, choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate gratification is a practical application of controlling the senses.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's advice to Arjuna on how to overcome the destructive power of desire and anger by controlling the senses.

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