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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 146

म्हणोनि संशयाहुनि थोर । आन नाही पाप घोर । हा विनाशासी थोर । विदारक ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt; it is a great and piercing cause of destruction."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
संशयाहुनि Noun
Sanshayahuni
संशयापेक्षा
Than doubt
थोर Adjective
Thor
मोठे किंवा भयंकर
Great or grave
पाप Noun
Paap
पाप किंवा दोष
Sin
विनाशासी Noun
Vinashasi
नाशासाठी
For destruction
विदारक Adjective
Vidarak
भयानक किंवा फाडून टाकणारा
Piercing or destructive

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt. It is a great destroyer that leads to one's complete downfall.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that doubt is the most heinous sin because it acts as a silent destroyer of one's spiritual and worldly progress. While ignorance can be removed by knowledge, a doubting mind refuses to accept the truth even when presented with it. It leads to a total downfall of the individual's character and resolve. The 'piercing' nature of doubt destroys the very foundation of faith required for any achievement.

🎯 Practical Application

To succeed in any endeavor, one must have unwavering faith. For example, if a student doubts their preparation during an exam, they might make mistakes even in known answers. Confidence is the key to overcoming the 'sin' of doubt.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt (Sanshay) which prevents a seeker from attaining knowledge.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 151

म्हणौनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥

"Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed, practicing them excellently by renouncing the desire for fruit."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य / उचित
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / विहित
Prescribed
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून / त्याग करून
Renouncing

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform only those actions which are appropriate and righteous, doing them excellently while giving up the desire for results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform actions that are both appropriate (Uchita) and righteous (Vihita). The essence of this teaching is to perform one's duties with excellence but without any attachment to the fruits of those actions. By abandoning 'Phalasha' (the craving for results), the individual remains free from the psychological burden of success or failure, allowing the action to become a path toward spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional environment, focus on delivering high-quality work as your primary responsibility rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus. This focus on duty leads to excellence and mental peace.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the practical application of Nishkama Karma (selfless action) as taught by Lord Krishna.

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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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