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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 162

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि फिटे । आणि संशयाचीं जाळीं तुटे । मग आत्मस्वरूपीं नीटें । पाविजे गा ॥ १६२ ॥

"Therefore, as ignorance vanishes and the nets of doubt are torn asunder, one rightfully attains the state of the Self."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajnanapasoni
अज्ञानापासून
From ignorance
फिटे Verb
Phite
दूर होते किंवा सुटका होते
Is removed or cleared
संशयाचीं Noun
Sanshayachi
संशयाची
Of doubt
जाळीं Noun
Jali
जाळी
Web or net
तुटे Verb
Tute
तुटते
Breaks
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
Atmaswarupi
स्वतःच्या मूळ स्वरूपात
In the nature of the self
पाविजे Verb
Pavije
प्राप्त होतो
Attains or reaches

💡 Meaning

Therefore, when ignorance is dispelled and the web of doubts is broken, one attains the true nature of the self directly.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the mechanics of self-realization. He states that as long as the intellect is clouded by ignorance and the mind is entangled in a web of doubts, one cannot perceive their true identity. However, when ignorance is dispelled and the bonds of doubt are severed, the seeker effortlessly attains their true self-nature. The destruction of doubt is presented as the essential prerequisite for spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, to achieve any significant goal, one must act with absolute conviction rather than hesitation. For example, instead of doubting your capabilities during a project, focus entirely on the execution to ensure success.

📌 Context

In the concluding part of the fourth chapter, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the destruction of doubt through the sword of knowledge.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 18

यत्सांख्यैः प्राप्यते स्थानं तद्योगैरपि गम्यते । एकं सांख्यं च योगं च यः पश्यति स पश्यति ॥

जेथें अर्जुना हें संन्यासपण । आणि योगाचें लक्षण । एकचि हें जाण । भिन्न नव्हे ॥ १८ ॥

"Where, O Arjuna, this state of Sanyasa and the characteristics of Yoga are known to be one and the same, not different."

संन्यासपण Noun
Sanyasapan
संन्यासाची वृत्ती किंवा अवस्था
State of renunciation
लक्षण Noun
Lakshan
वैशिष्ट्य किंवा स्वरूप
Characteristic or nature
एकचि Adjective
Ekachi
एकच
Only one
जाण Verb
Jaan
समजून घे
Understand or know
भिन्न Adjective
Bhinna
वेगळे
Different

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, understand that this state of Sanyasa and the characteristics of Yoga are one and the same; they are not different.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that Sanyasa (the path of knowledge/renunciation) and Yoga (the path of selfless action) are essentially the same. While they may appear different in practice, their spiritual essence and the destination they lead to are identical. True renunciation is not about abandoning physical action, but about abandoning the ego and the desire for results. One who sees both as one truly understands the essence of spirituality.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your duties without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, helping someone in need without expecting recognition is a practical application of both yoga and renunciation.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the non-duality and essential unity of Sanyasa (Renunciation) and Karma Yoga (Path of Action).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 114

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झणीं मोहें या चित्ता । ग्रासूं देसी पंडुसुता । विचारु करीं ॥

"Therefore, now, O son of Pandu, do not let this mind be swallowed by delusion; exercise your reason."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झणीं Adverb
Jhani
कदापि / चुकूनही
Never / By no means
मोहें Noun
Mohe
मोहाने / अज्ञानाने
By delusion
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मनाला / अंतःकरणाला
To the mind
ग्रासूं Verb
Grasu
गिळंकृत करणे / व्यापणे
To swallow or consume
पंडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडुपुत्रा (अर्जुना)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
विचारु Noun
Vicharu
विवेक / विचार
Discrimination or thought

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not let your mind be consumed by delusion; reflect deeply and use your wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's call to action. After explaining the immortality of the soul, Krishna warns Arjuna that delusion (Moha) is like a predator that consumes one's clarity of mind. He urges Arjuna (Pandusuta) to employ 'Vichara'—the faculty of spiritual discrimination—to prevent his mind from being overwhelmed by grief and attachment. It is a call to rise above temporary emotions and perform one's righteous duty.

🎯 Practical Application

In moments of emotional crisis or confusion, instead of reacting impulsively based on attachment, one should pause and use logical reasoning to decide the right course of action. For example, when facing a failure, instead of falling into despair, one should analyze the situation objectively to find a way forward.

📌 Context

Krishna advises Arjuna to use his power of discrimination to overcome the delusion caused by attachment.

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