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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 213

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । साधारणें ॥ २१३ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the great, that same is practiced by others; common people accept that as the authority."

समर्थें Noun
samarthēṃ
थोर किंवा सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
by a powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
kījē
केले जाते
is done
इतरींही Pronoun
itarīṃhī
इतरांकडूनही
by others also
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
anuṣṭhijē
आचरणात आणले जाते
is practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
standard or authority
साधारणें Noun
sādhāraṇēṃ
सामान्य लोक
common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others follow that same path. Common people accept their actions as the standard to be followed.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the conduct of leaders and influential figures serves as a benchmark for society. People naturally look up to those in positions of power or wisdom and emulate their behavior. Therefore, a 'Samartha' (capable/great) person has a moral obligation to act righteously, as their actions define the 'Pramana' (standard) for the common masses. If the leaders are ethical, the society follows the path of virtue.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a manager is honest and hardworking, the team members naturally adopt those values. Example: A parent's habit of reading books inspires children to do the same.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social impact of the actions of great individuals, mirroring the Gita's teaching on leadership.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 13

तंव तो कुरुवृद्धु पितामहू । जो प्रतापाचा अर्कु प्रदीप्तु । तेणें सिंहनादु केला अद्‍भुतु । शंखु पूरूनि ॥ १३ ॥

"Then the aged grandsire of the Kuru race, the glorious patriarch, blew his conch, roaring like a lion, to hearten Duryodhana."

कुरुवृद्धु Noun
Kuruvruddhu
कुरुवंशातील ज्येष्ठ
Eldest of the Kuru dynasty
पितामहू Noun
Pitamahu
आजोबा (भीष्म)
Grandsire
अर्कु Noun
Arku
सूर्य
Sun
प्रदीप्तु Adjective
Pradiptu
तेजस्वी किंवा प्रकाशमान
Radiant or brilliant
सिंहनादु Noun
Simhanadu
सिंहाची गर्जना
Lion's roar
पूरूनि Verb
Puruni
फुंकून (शंख वाजवून)
Having blown

💡 Meaning

Then the eldest of the Kuru dynasty, Grandsire Bhishma, who is as brilliant as the sun in valor, blew his conch shell and made a thunderous roar like a lion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the majestic presence of Bhishma Pitamaha. By comparing him to a 'radiant sun' (Pratapacha Arku), the poet emphasizes that Bhishma's glory was unmatched. The 'lion's roar' refers to the powerful sound of his conch, symbolizing his authority and the formal commencement of the war. It reflects the psychological aspect of warfare where a leader's confidence boosts the morale of the entire army.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us the importance of a strong start. When leading a team or beginning a project, one's initial actions should be filled with confidence and clarity to inspire others, much like Bhishma's roar inspired the Kaurava army.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the moment when Bhishma Pitamaha initiates the battle cry to encourage Duryodhana.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 25

जेणे सांडिला देहाभिमानु । जो विसरला मी-तूंपणु । जयासी आत्मबोधु पूर्णु । हाता आला ॥ २५ ॥

"One who has cast off the pride of the body, who has forgotten the distinction of 'I' and 'thou', and into whose hands has come the full knowledge of the Self."

जेणे Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने
By whom
सांडिला Verb
Sandila
त्याग केला / सोडला
Abandoned / Given up
देहाभिमानु Noun
Dehabhimanu
शरीराचा अहंकार
Body-ego
मी-तूंपणु Noun
Mi-tumpanu
द्वैतभाव / भेदभाव
Duality / Sense of 'I' and 'You'
आत्मबोधु Noun
Atmabodhu
आत्मज्ञान
Self-realization
हाता आला Verb
Hata ala
प्राप्त झाला
Attained / Acquired

💡 Meaning

One who has abandoned body-ego, forgotten the sense of 'I' and 'You' (duality), and has attained complete Self-realization.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a realized soul. Such a person has transcended the identification with the physical body (Dehabhiman). They no longer perceive the world through the lens of duality—the distinction between 'I' and 'You' vanishes. This state is achieved when one attains complete Self-knowledge (Atmabodh), leading to a sense of oneness with the Supreme Reality. The verse emphasizes that liberation is not just an external renunciation but an internal transformation where the ego dissolves.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often get caught in ego and competition. By reducing our ego and treating others with equality, we can find inner peace. For example, instead of taking sole credit for a team success, acknowledging everyone's contribution reflects a lack of 'I-ness'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person who has attained liberation and is established in the Self.

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