Sanskrit Subhashit — Saturday, 10 July 2021

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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. 2, Verse 13

देहिनोऽस्मिन्यथा देहे कौमारं यौवनं जरा । तथा देहान्तरप्राप्तिर्धीरस्तत्र न मुह्यति ॥

तरी देह हा एकुचि येथ । परी अवस्था भेदु बहुत । जैसा बाळत्वीं असे जो तेंचि नसत । तारुण्यामाजीं ॥ १३ ॥

"Though the body is one, it has many different stages; just as that which exists in childhood is no longer there in youth."

देह Noun

Deha

शरीर

Body

अवस्था Noun

Avastha

स्थिती किंवा टप्पा

Stage or state

भेदु Noun

Bhed

फरक किंवा विविधता

Difference

बाळत्वीं Noun

Balatvi

बालपणामध्ये

In childhood

तारुण्यामाजीं Noun

Tarunyamaji

तरुण वयामध्ये

In youth

💡 Meaning

Just as the body is one but undergoes many different stages, and the form of childhood does not remain in youth, the soul remains constant through all changes.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar elucidates that although the physical body appears as a single entity, it undergoes various transformations like childhood, youth, and old age. The physical form of a child does not persist into adulthood, yet the person remains the same. Similarly, the transition of the soul from one body to another (death) is just another stage. A wise person (Dheera) understands this continuity of the soul and does not get deluded by the inevitable changes of the physical form.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this wisdom to accept the aging process and life transitions without anxiety. For example, when moving from one phase of life to another (like graduation or retirement), remember that your inner essence remains unchanged.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of the soul's permanence despite the body's constant changes to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 290

म्हणौनि तो निरिच्छु । आणि सर्वत्र पूर्णकामू । जैसा काही अपारू । समुद्रु भवे ॥ २९० ॥

"Therefore he is desireless and fulfilled in all respects, just like the boundless ocean."

निरिच्छु Adjective

Niricchu

इच्छारहित

Desireless

पूर्णकामू Adjective

Purnakamu

ज्याच्या सर्व इच्छा पूर्ण झाल्या आहेत असा

Fully satisfied

अपारू Adjective

Aparu

अथांग किंवा मर्यादा नसलेला

Boundless

समुद्रु Noun

Samudru

सागर

Ocean

भवे Verb

Bhave

असतो किंवा होतो

Is or Becomes

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he is desireless and completely fulfilled in every way, just like the boundless ocean.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar compares a sage of steady wisdom to the ocean. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and maintains its level despite countless rivers flowing into it, the realized soul remains unaffected by sensory desires or external circumstances. He is 'Purnakamu' (fully satisfied) because his joy comes from within the self, not from external objects. He becomes an ocean of bliss himself, where all desires dissolve without creating any turbulence.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice remaining calm like the ocean. For example, whether you receive praise or criticism at work, do not let your inner peace be disturbed; maintain your stability and focus on your duty.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of the ocean.

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