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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 150

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । या बुद्धीसारिखें कांहीं । पवित्र दुजें नाहीं । तिहीं लोकीं ॥ १५० ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see; there is nothing as holy as this wisdom in the three worlds."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇōni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pāhīṃ
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
See or observe
बुद्धीसारिखें Noun
Buddhīsārikhēṃ
बुद्धीप्रमाणे
Like the intellect/wisdom
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
शुद्ध किंवा पावन
Pure or sacred
दुजें Adjective
Dujēṃ
दुसरे
Second or other
तिहीं लोकीं Noun
Tihīṃ lōkīṃ
तिन्ही जगात
In the three worlds

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe that there is nothing as pure as this spiritual wisdom in all the three worlds.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the supreme purity of spiritual intellect (Buddhi). He asserts that in all the three realms of existence (Earth, Heaven, and the Underworld), there is nothing as sanctifying as the wisdom that leads to self-realization. This 'Buddhi' is not just worldly intelligence but the refined discernment that distinguishes between the eternal soul and the transient body, acting as the ultimate purifier of the human soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, prioritize gaining clarity and wisdom over material gains. For example, when faced with a difficult choice, instead of acting on impulse, use your inner discernment to choose the path that is ethically right and beneficial for long-term peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the unparalleled purity of spiritual wisdom (Buddhi) to Arjuna during the discourse on the stable intellect.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 35

भयाद्रणादुपरतं मंस्यन्ते त्वां महारथाः । येषां च त्वं बहुमतो भूत्वा यास्यसि लाघवम् ॥

आणि जे हे महारथी । तुज बहुमानें मानिती । तेचि तुज मानितील निगुती । पळता देखोन ॥

"And these great warriors, who hold you in high esteem, will surely look down upon you, seeing you flee from the battle."

महारथी Noun
Maharathi
मोठे योद्धे
Great warriors
बहुमानें Adverb
Bahumane
अत्यंत सन्मानाने
With great respect
मानिती Verb
Maniti
मानतात किंवा समजतात
Consider or respect
निगुती Adverb
Niguti
निश्चितपणे
Certainly
पळता Verb
Palata
पळून जाताना
While fleeing
देखोन Verb
Dekhon
पाहून
Having seen
लाघव Noun
Laghav
तुच्छता किंवा हलकेपणा
Disgrace or insignificance

💡 Meaning

The great warriors who hold you in high esteem will think that you have withdrawn from the battle out of fear, and thus you will lose your reputation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that for a person of high social standing and honor, losing that reputation is worse than death. He points out that the very warriors who admired Arjuna's skill would now view him as a coward who fled out of fear, not out of compassion. This psychological argument is used to motivate Arjuna to perform his duty.

🎯 Practical Application

Running away from challenges leads to a loss of credibility. For example, if a professional quits a project mid-way due to pressure, they lose the respect of their colleagues and industry peers.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that abandoning the battle will lead to a loss of respect among his peers and enemies.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 68

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । जयाचें चित्त समत्वें राही । तोचि ब्रह्म यांत संशय नाहीं । सत्य जाणावें ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see; he whose mind stays in equanimity is indeed the Brahman, there is no doubt in this; know it as the truth."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जयाचें Pronoun
Jayache
ज्याचे
Whose
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन किंवा अंतःकरण
Mind or consciousness
समत्वें Adverb
Samatve
समानतेने किंवा समभावात
In equanimity
राही Verb
Raahi
स्थिर राहते
Remains or stays
ब्रह्म Noun
Brahma
परमात्मा
The Supreme Reality
संशय Noun
Sanshay
शंका
Doubt

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe; he whose mind remains in a state of equanimity is undoubtedly the Brahman itself; know this to be the truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that equanimity is the hallmark of a realized soul. When a person's mind remains undisturbed by the dualities of the world (like joy and sorrow, gain and loss), they become one with the Supreme Brahman. This state of 'Samattva' (equality) is not just a practice but the very nature of enlightenment. He assures Arjuna that there is no doubt that such a person is a manifestation of the Divine itself.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, try to remain calm during both success and failure. For example, if you face a setback at work, instead of getting frustrated, maintain your composure and look for a solution with a balanced mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has achieved mental balance and equanimity, equating such a soul to the Divine.

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