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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 347

क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोहः सम्मोहात्स्मृतिविभ्रमः । स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति ॥

मग तया संमोहापासाव। उपजे स्मृतिभ्रंश पहा हो। जैसा पवनें दीपु मालवे। तैसा बोधु जाय॥

"Then from that delusion, loss of memory arises, behold! Just as a lamp is extinguished by the wind, so does wisdom depart."

संमोहापासाव Noun
saṃmohāpāsāva
मोहापासून
from delusion
उपजे Verb
upaje
निर्माण होते
arises
स्मृतिभ्रंश Noun
smṛtibhraṃśa
स्मरणशक्तीचा नाश
loss of memory/wisdom
पवनें Noun
pavanēṃ
वाऱ्याने
by wind
मालवे Verb
mālave
विझतो
extinguishes
बोधु Noun
bodhu
विवेक किंवा ज्ञान
wisdom or knowledge

💡 Meaning

From that delusion arises the loss of memory (wisdom). Just as a lamp is extinguished by the wind, so does spiritual knowledge vanish.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the destructive power of delusion (Sammoha) triggered by anger. He uses the metaphor of a lamp being extinguished by a gust of wind. Just as wind puts out a flame, leaving one in darkness, delusion destroys the 'Bodha' (spiritual wisdom or discernment). When a person is deluded, they lose their connection to past lessons and moral values (Smriti), leading to a total collapse of intellectual clarity and righteous action.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we are overwhelmed by emotions like anger, we often forget our values and make poor choices. For example, in a heated argument, one might say something hurtful that they later regret because their 'wisdom' was temporarily extinguished by the 'wind' of emotion.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the psychological chain reaction where anger leads to delusion and the eventual loss of wisdom.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 144

म्हणोनि द्रव्यमया यज्ञा। हूनि ज्ञानयज्ञु पैं सुज्ञा। श्रेष्ठु हा जाणा। सर्वकाळ॥

"Therefore, the sacrifice of knowledge is superior to the sacrifice of material objects, O wise one; know this to be true for all time."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
द्रव्यमया Adjective
Dravyamaya
भौतिक वस्तूंचा किंवा संपत्तीचा
Material or wealth-based
ज्ञानयज्ञु Noun
Jnana-yajna
ज्ञानाचा यज्ञ
Sacrifice of knowledge
सुज्ञा Noun
Sujnya
हे सुजाण/शहाण्या अर्जुना
O wise one
श्रेष्ठु Adjective
Shreshthu
उत्तम किंवा थोर
Superior or excellent
सर्वकाळ Adverb
Sarvakal
नेहमी किंवा सर्व वेळी
Always or for all time

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O wise one, know that the sacrifice of knowledge is always superior to the sacrifice of material objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that while material sacrifices involve physical resources and external rituals, the sacrifice of knowledge involves the intellect and leads to self-realization. Material rituals are finite and often lead to temporary rewards, whereas knowledge (Jnana) burns away the bonds of Karma and leads to liberation. All actions and sacrifices ultimately find their fulfillment in the attainment of divine knowledge.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, prioritize understanding the 'why' and 'how' over just performing tasks mechanically. For example, understanding the principles of a healthy lifestyle is more beneficial than blindly following a diet plan without knowing its purpose.

📌 Context

In this verse, Shri Krishna (through Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's commentary) explains why the sacrifice of knowledge is superior to material rituals.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 95

म्हणौनि संशयाहूनि थोर । पाप नाहीं घोर । हा विनाशासी थोर । विस्तीर्ण मार्ग ॥ ९५ ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt; it is a vast path leading to destruction."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
संशयाहूनि Noun
Saṁśayāhūni
संशयापेक्षा
Than doubt
थोर Adjective
Thōra
मोठे
Great/Big
पाप Noun
Pāpa
पाप
Sin
घोर Adjective
Ghōra
भयंकर
Terrible
विनाशासी Noun
Vināśāsī
विनाशासाठी
For destruction
विस्तीर्ण Adjective
Vistīrṇa
रुंद/विशाल
Vast/Wide
मार्ग Noun
Mārga
रस्ता
Path

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt. It is a wide path that leads to destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no sin more terrible or dangerous than doubt. Doubt acts as a wide and easy path leading straight to one's downfall. It clouds judgment, weakens resolve, and prevents an individual from realizing the ultimate truth or achieving their goals. To achieve spiritual or material success, one must overcome the internal conflict caused by a doubting mind. A person filled with doubt loses their direction and peace, effectively choosing a path that leads to total destruction.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, doubting your own potential or the integrity of a good relationship can lead to failure and loneliness. For example, if a student doubts their preparation despite studying hard, they may panic during the exam and perform poorly. Confidence and clarity are the antidotes to doubt.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt in the path of knowledge and spiritual growth.

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