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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 135

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे। तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे। सामान्यलोकीं॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the great, that very thing is performed by others; whatever they accept as authority, the common people follow."

समर्थें Noun
samarthēṃ
श्रेष्ठ माणसाने
by the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
anuṣṭhijē
आचरणात आणावे
should be practiced
प्रमाण Noun
pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा नियम
standard or authority
सामान्यलोकीं Noun
sāmānyalōkīṃ
सर्वसामान्य लोकांनी
by common people
कीजे Verb
kījē
करावे
to do or perform

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever standards they set, the common people accept as the norm.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that the actions of great leaders or wise individuals serve as a blueprint for the masses. If the 'Samartha' (capable/wise) performs righteous actions, the common people follow suit. This verse highlights the social responsibility of the enlightened to lead by example rather than just preaching. It aligns with the principle that 'action speaks louder than words'.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO follows ethical practices and punctuality, the employees naturally adopt those values. Leading by example is more effective than giving instructions.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna through Dnyaneshwar's commentary why a wise person must continue to perform actions to set an example for society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 246

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें लोकीं प्रमाण मानिजे । मग सामान्येंही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि मार्गें ॥

"Therefore, whatever the great ones do, that is accepted as the standard by the world; then the common people also follow that very path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
Kījē
केले जाते
Is done
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Sāmānyēṃhī
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरण केले जाते
Is practiced or followed
मार्गें Noun
Mārgēṃ
मार्गाने
By the path

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does is accepted as a standard by the world, and then common people also follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the psychological and social truth that the masses tend to imitate those they hold in high regard. The term 'Samartha' refers to those who possess knowledge, power, or social status. Their actions are viewed as 'Pramana' (an authoritative standard). If a leader acts with integrity and performs their duties (Dharma), it creates a ripple effect, guiding the 'Samanya' (common people) towards the right path without the need for explicit commands. This highlights the immense responsibility of leadership.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices transparency and hard work, the employees naturally adopt these values. Example: A leader who reaches the office on time inspires the entire team to be punctual.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social responsibility of leaders and wise men, noting that their actions set the benchmark for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 56

म्हणौनि बाह्य हे विसरले । अंतरीं सुख पावले । जे आपणपां आपण जाहले । तन्मयपणें ॥ ५६ ॥

"Therefore, they forgot the external world and attained inner bliss, becoming one with themselves through total absorption."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bāhya
बाहेरील जग
External world
विसरले Verb
Visaralē
विसरून गेले
Forgot
अंतरीं Adverb
Antarīṃ
मनात किंवा अंतर्यामी
Within or inside
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Bliss or Happiness
तन्मयपणें Adverb
Tanmayapaṇē
एकरूप होऊन
With total absorption

💡 Meaning

Therefore, they forgot the external world and found joy within, as they became one with their own self through total absorption.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that those who have realized the Self lose their attachment to the external world. They become so deeply absorbed in their own true nature that the distinction between the observer and the observed vanishes. This state of 'Tannmayata' (total absorption) leads to an eternal inner bliss that is independent of external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we focus entirely on a creative task or meditation, we lose track of external distractions and find a deep sense of satisfaction. Example: A musician becoming one with the melody, forgetting the audience.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has attained inner peace and self-realization, losing interest in the external sensory world.

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