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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 44

म्हणौनि उचितें कर्मे । आचरिजे मनोधर्में । जेणें विरहितु भ्रमें । लोकु चाले ॥ ४४ ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions with mental resolve, so that the world may proceed without delusion."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचितें Adjective
Uchitēṃ
योग्य किंवा विहित
Appropriate or prescribed
आचरिजे Verb
Ācharijē
आचरण करावे
Should perform/practice
मनोधर्में Noun
Manōdharmē
मनाच्या धर्माने किंवा निष्ठेने
With mental discipline or devotion
विरहितु Adjective
Virahitu
शिवाय किंवा मुक्त
Without or free from
भ्रमें Noun
Bhramē
भ्रमाने किंवा गोंधळाने
By delusion or confusion
लोकु Noun
Lōku
समाज किंवा लोक
People or society

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform your appropriate duties with mental conviction, so that people may follow the right path without any confusion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Lokasangraha' (holding the world together). He advises that wise individuals must perform their prescribed duties with full mental conviction. If leaders or enlightened souls abandon action, the common masses may become confused or follow a path of inaction. To maintain social order and provide a blueprint for righteous living, one must act selflessly and diligently.

🎯 Practical Application

By being diligent in our own responsibilities, we set a standard for others. For example, if a manager works with integrity, the entire team is inspired to maintain high ethical standards.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's duties to set a righteous example for society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 24

तैसेचि हेही ग्रंथकथन | जे सकळ कळांचे निधान | कीं मोक्षलक्ष्मीचें भुवन | कीं विसांवा हा || २४ ||

"Similarly, this narration of the scripture is the treasure-house of all arts, the abode of the wealth of liberation, and a place of true rest."

तैसेचि Adverb
taisechi
त्याचप्रमाणे
similarly
ग्रंथकथन Noun
granthakathan
ग्रंथाचे निरूपण
narration of the scripture
सकळ Adjective
sakal
सर्व
all
निधान Noun
nidhan
भांडार किंवा खजिना
treasure or storehouse
भुवन Noun
bhuvan
निवासस्थान किंवा घर
abode or house
विसांवा Noun
visanva
विश्रांतीचे ठिकाण
resting place

💡 Meaning

Similarly, this narration of the scripture is the storehouse of all arts, the very abode of the Goddess of Liberation, and the ultimate resting place for the soul.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the spiritual and aesthetic depth of the Dnyaneshwari. He describes the text as a 'Nidhan' (treasure-house) of all arts and knowledge. By calling it the 'Bhuvan' (abode) of Moksha-Lakshmi, he suggests that liberation resides within these teachings. Finally, he identifies the text as 'Visanva' (rest), implying that for a soul tired of the worldly cycle of birth and death, this scripture provides the ultimate sanctuary and peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In the middle of a chaotic life, engaging with spiritual wisdom acts as a sanctuary. Example: Reading these verses can provide mental clarity and a sense of peace when one feels overwhelmed by daily responsibilities.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the glory and the profound impact of the Dnyaneshwari (his commentary on the Gita) after praising the Mahabharata.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 130

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो अंतःकरणें निकें । निवांत होऊनि ठाके । आत्मस्वरूपीं ॥ १३० ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who is pure in heart and stays peacefully in the self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
अंतःकरणें Noun
Antahkarane
मनाने किंवा हृदयाने
By heart or mind
निकें Adjective
Nike
शुद्ध किंवा चांगले
Pure or good
निवांत Adjective
Nivanta
शांत
Peaceful
ठाके Verb
Thake
राहतो किंवा स्थिर होतो
Stays or becomes steady
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
Atmaswarupi
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात
In one's own self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who becomes pure in heart and remains peacefully established in his own self is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person whose heart is pure and free from worldly desires finds absolute peace within the self. Such a person remains undisturbed by external circumstances, anchored in their true nature. This state of being 'Nivanta' (peaceful) in the 'Atmaswarupa' (self) is the mark of true spiritual attainment.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with chaos, practicing inner silence helps maintain mental balance and clarity. For example, staying calm during a difficult exam helps in recalling answers better than panicking.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna describes the characteristics of a person who has attained steady wisdom and inner peace.

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