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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 52

म्हणोनि विहित जें कर्म । तेंचि आचरिजे सधर्म । जेणें पाविजे परम । पुरुषार्थसिद्धि ॥ ५२ ॥

"Therefore, perform the prescribed duty with righteousness; for by doing so, one attains the supreme fulfillment of life."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / योग्य
Prescribed / Ordained
आचरिजे Verb
Acharije
आचरण करावे / पाळावे
Should be practiced
सधर्म Adverb
Sadharma
धर्मासह / नैतिकतेने
With righteousness
परम Adjective
Parama
श्रेष्ठ / सर्वोच्च
Supreme
पुरुषार्थसिद्धि Noun
Purusharthasiddhi
जीवनाचे अंतिम ध्येय गाठणे
Attainment of life's ultimate goal

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform the prescribed duties righteously, as it leads to the attainment of the supreme goal of life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the performance of 'Vihita Karma' (prescribed duties). He suggests that following one's own Dharma (righteous path) is the only way to achieve the ultimate goal of human life, which is 'Purushartha-siddhi' or liberation. Instead of abandoning action, one should transform action into a spiritual practice by aligning it with moral laws and performing it without attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on your current responsibilities, like a student focusing on studies or an employee on their work, without looking for shortcuts. This integrity in duty leads to long-term success and inner peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's prescribed duties to attain spiritual success and liberation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 287

यद्वत्पूर्णाचलमप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति तद्वत् । तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

जैसा समुद्रु भरला न सांडे । कीं सरिता-ओघीं न वाढे । तैसी स्थिति न मोडे । प्रज्ञा जयाची ॥

"As the ocean, though filled, does not overflow, nor does it increase by the flow of rivers; so is the state of one whose wisdom does not break."

समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
सांडे Verb
Sande
मर्यादा ओलांडणे
Overflows / Leaves boundary
सरिता-ओघीं Noun
Sarita-oghin
नद्यांच्या प्रवाहाने
By the flow of rivers
वाढे Verb
Vadhe
वाढणे
Increases
प्रज्ञा Noun
Pradnya
बुद्धी
Wisdom / Intellect
मोडे Verb
Mode
भंग पावणे / ढळणे
Breaks / Deviates

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains full and does not overflow despite rivers flowing into it, the wisdom of a steady person remains unshaken.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the stability of a Sthitaprajna (one with steady wisdom). Just as the ocean remains full and does not cross its boundaries despite countless rivers flowing into it, and does not diminish when they dry up, a person of steady wisdom remains undisturbed by worldly desires or external circumstances. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of external gains or losses. They are established in their own self, unaffected by the dualities of life.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain inner peace regardless of external success or failure. For example, staying calm and composed during a major career promotion or an unexpected financial loss.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the unwavering state of a self-realized soul using the metaphor of the ocean.

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