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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 174

म्हणोनि कर्माकर्मविविंचनीं । जे भुलले आहाती सयाणीं । तेथ डोळसपण विचक्षणीं । न चलेचि गा ॥

"Therefore, in the analysis of what is action and what is inaction, even the wise have been deluded; in that matter, the vision of the discerning fails to work."

कर्माकर्मविविंचनीं Noun
karmākarmaviviñcanīṃ
कर्म आणि अकर्म यांच्या निवडीत
in the discrimination of action and inaction
भुलले Verb
bhulale
गोंधळले किंवा चुकले
deluded or confused
सयाणीं Noun
sayāṇīṃ
शहाणे किंवा विद्वान लोक
wise or learned people
डोळसपण Noun
ḍōḷasapaṇa
दृष्टी किंवा समज
insight or vision
विचक्षणीं Adjective
vicakṣaṇīṃ
सूक्ष्म विचार करणाऱ्यांमध्ये
among the discerning

💡 Meaning

Therefore, in the discrimination between action and inaction, even the wise are deluded; there, the insight of the discerning does not prevail.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the profound difficulty of distinguishing between 'Karma' (action) and 'Akarma' (inaction). He states that even the most intelligent and wise individuals find themselves deluded when trying to analyze these concepts. The mechanics of action are so deep and subtle that mere intellectual prowess or logical reasoning is insufficient to grasp the ultimate truth of how actions bind or free a soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, deciding between taking an initiative (action) or remaining silent (inaction) can be tricky. For example, a leader must realize that sometimes 'not acting' is a more powerful 'action' than interfering. This requires wisdom beyond simple logic.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the complexity of understanding the true nature of action and inaction as per Lord Krishna's teachings.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 5

बहूनि मे व्यतीतानि जन्मानि तव चार्जुन । तान्यहं वेद सर्वाणि न त्वं वेत्थ परन्तप ॥ ५ ॥

तरी तूं आणि मी अर्जुन । बहुतीं जन्मीं जालों हीन । परी तें तुज न स्मरे मी जाणें । सर्वही पूर्ण ॥ ५ ॥

"Many births of mine and yours have passed, O Arjuna. I know them all, but you do not know them."

तूं Pronoun
Tu
तू (अर्जुन)
You
मी Pronoun
Mi
मी (श्रीकृष्ण)
I
बहुतीं Adjective
Bahuti
अनेक / पुष्कळ
Many
जन्मीं Noun
Janmi
जन्मांमध्ये
In births
स्मरे Verb
Smare
आठवणे
To remember
जाणें Verb
Jane
जाणतो / माहिती आहे
To know
पूर्ण Adverb
Purna
संपूर्णपणे
Completely

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, both you and I have passed through many births. You do not remember them, but I know them all perfectly.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on Krishna's declaration of His divinity. While both the individual soul (Jiva) and the Supreme Lord (Ishvara) undergo numerous incarnations, the Jiva is bound by the veil of Maya, leading to the loss of memory of previous existences. Krishna, being the master of Maya and the eternal witness, remains untouched by this forgetfulness. He possesses complete and simultaneous knowledge of all past, present, and future events, establishing His position as the omniscient Supreme Being.

🎯 Practical Application

This verse teaches us humility and trust in a higher intelligence. When we face inexplicable situations, we should realize that our perspective is limited to this life, while the Divine sees the entire journey of our soul across lifetimes.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of divine omniscience versus human ignorance regarding past lives.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 69

म्हणोनि विषयांवरी । जो निग्रहाची धटी धरी । तयाची प्रज्ञा थिरावली अंतरीं । जाण तूं ॥

"Therefore, one who holds a firm grip of restraint over the objects of the senses, know that his wisdom is steady within."

विषयांवरी Noun
vishayanvari
इंद्रियांच्या विषयांवर
on sense objects
निग्रहाची Noun
nigrahachi
संयमाची
of restraint
धटी Noun
dhati
पकड किंवा धमक
firm grip
प्रज्ञा Noun
prajna
बुद्धी
wisdom
थिरावली Verb
thiravali
स्थिर झाली
became steady
अंतरी Adverb
antari
हृदयात किंवा मनात
within the heart
जाण Verb
jaan
ओळख किंवा समज
know or understand

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that the wisdom of one who holds a firm grip of restraint over the senses is steady within.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is only possible when a seeker has absolute control over their senses. By withdrawing the senses from external objects and focusing inward, the intellect becomes unwavering. This mastery over desires is the hallmark of a person who has attained self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge for instant gratification is a form of 'Nigraha' that leads to mental clarity and focus.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the necessity of sense control to achieve a steady intellect (Sthitaprajna).

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