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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 107

जेथूनि हे विश्व जाहले । जेणें हे जिवंत संचरले । जेणें हे सर्व व्यापिले । आपणयासी ॥

"From whom this universe emerged, by whom it is kept alive, and who has pervaded all this by Himself."

जेथूनि Adverb
Jethuni
ज्यापासून
From where
विश्व Noun
Vishwa
जग
Universe
जाहले Verb
Jahale
झाले किंवा निर्माण झाले
Happened or Created
संचरले Verb
Sancharale
सळसळते किंवा जिवंत आहे
Animated or Moved
व्यापिले Verb
Vyapile
भरून उरले किंवा व्यापले
Pervaded
आपणयासी Pronoun
Aapanayasi
स्वतःने
By Himself

💡 Meaning

The one from whom this universe arose, by whom all living beings are animated, and who pervades everything as Himself, is the Eternal Truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the nature of the Ultimate Reality (Brahman). He states that the entire universe originates from this source, is sustained by its life-force, and is completely pervaded by it. It emphasizes the non-dual nature of existence where the creator and the creation are not separate. This aligns with the Vedantic view that the self is identical with the universal consciousness, which is indestructible and eternal.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize the same divine spark in everyone. For example, treating all living beings with kindness and respect, knowing that the same life force flows through them as it does through you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the omnipresence and the indestructible nature of the Soul (Atman) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 223

म्हणोनि कर्मे तरी कीजती। परि तीं कर्तेपणा न येती। जैसीं बीजें भाजिलीं न रुजती। पेरलीं तरी॥

"Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not result in doership; just as roasted seeds do not sprout even if sown."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇōni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kījatī
केली जातात
Are performed
कर्तेपणा Noun
Kartēpaṇā
कर्तेपणाचा भाव / अहंकार
Sense of doership
भाजिलीं Adjective
Bhājilīṃ
भाजलेली
Roasted or burnt
रुजती Verb
Rujatī
अंकुरणे / उगवणे
To sprout
बीजें Noun
Bījēṃ
बिया
Seeds

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but they do not lead to the sense of doership. Just as roasted seeds do not sprout even when sown, the actions of a wise person do not bind them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of roasted seeds to explain the state of a Jnani (wise person). Just as seeds that have been roasted lose their potential to sprout even when sown in fertile soil, the actions performed by a person established in self-knowledge do not create future bondage. Since the 'fire of wisdom' has destroyed the ego and the sense of doership (Kartrutva-bhav), their actions are purely functional and do not leave any karmic imprint. This illustrates the concept of 'Akarma'—action in inaction.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice performing your daily tasks without the ego of being the 'sole doer'. For example, while working on a team project, contribute your best effort as a duty rather than seeking personal glory. This mindset reduces stress and prevents the burden of expectations.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a self-realized person remains free from the bondage of actions despite being active in the world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 101

जैसा प्रलयांतरींचा वारा । न डळमळी मेरु थोरु । तैसा सुखदुःखप्रकारु । न बाधी तया ॥

"As the wind at the time of dissolution does not shake the great Meru, so the types of pleasure and pain do not affect him."

प्रलयांतरींचा Adjective
Pralayantaricha
प्रलयकाळातील
of the time of cosmic dissolution
वारा Noun
Vara
वारा किंवा वायू
wind
डळमळी Verb
Dalamali
विचलित होणे किंवा हलणे
to shake or waver
मेरु Noun
Meru
सुमेरु पर्वत
Mount Meru
बाधी Verb
Badhi
बाधा पोहोचवणे किंवा त्रास देणे
to affect or afflict
थोरु Adjective
Thoru
मोठा किंवा महान
great or mighty

💡 Meaning

Just as the winds of the cosmic dissolution cannot shake the great Mount Meru, similarly, the variations of pleasure and pain do not affect the wise one.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of Mount Meru to describe the mental fortitude of a realized soul. Just as the catastrophic winds at the end of an era (Pralaya) cannot shake the mighty Mount Meru, the dualities of life—pleasure and pain—cannot disturb the inner peace of one who is established in the Self. This verse emphasizes the quality of 'Titiksha' (endurance) and 'Samattva' (equanimity), suggesting that true wisdom lies in remaining unmoved by external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, one should remain balanced during both success and failure. For example, if a professional project fails, instead of being devastated, one should maintain composure like Mount Meru and analyze the situation calmly to move forward.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of Mount Meru.

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