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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 105

म्हणोनि बाह्य हे विषय । सांडूनि सांडिजे संशय । मग अंतरीं सुख अक्षय । अनुभवीजे ॥ १०५ ॥

"Therefore, leaving aside these external objects and discarding doubt, experience the imperishable joy within."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bāhya
बाहेरील
External
विषय Noun
Viṣaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sensory objects
सांडूनि Verb
Sāṇḍūni
त्याग करून
Having discarded
संशय Noun
Saṁśaya
शंका किंवा द्विधा मनस्थिती
Doubt
अक्षय Adjective
Akṣaya
कधीही न संपणारे
Imperishable
अनुभवीजे Verb
Anubhavījē
अनुभव घ्यावा
Should be experienced

💡 Meaning

Therefore, by discarding external sensory objects and abandoning all doubts, one should experience the eternal bliss within.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true, everlasting happiness is found within, not in external sensory objects. By renouncing the attachment to worldly pleasures and eliminating intellectual doubts regarding the self, a seeker unlocks 'Akshaya Sukha'—a bliss that never diminishes. This verse serves as a guide for transitioning from outward-seeking behavior to inward-looking realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we often equate happiness with acquiring things. This verse teaches us that while material things provide comfort, lasting peace comes from mental clarity and reducing dependency on external factors. Example: Instead of seeking validation on social media, find contentment in your own growth and quiet reflection.

📌 Context

In the fifth chapter, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the state of a person who has attained equanimity and inner joy by transcending the dualities of the material world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 56

द्रुपदो द्रौपदेयाश्च सर्वशः पृथिवीपते । सौभद्रश्च महाबाहुः शङ्खान्दध्मुः पृथक् पृथक् ॥

तैसेचि द्रुपद द्रौपदेय । आणि अभिमन्यु महाबाहु । हेही आपुलाले सैन्य । घेऊनि आले ॥ ५६ ॥

"Likewise, Drupada, the sons of Draupadi, and the mighty-armed Abhimanyu also came, each with their own army."

तैसेचि Adverb
Taiseci
त्याचप्रमाणे
Similarly
द्रौपदेय Noun
Draupadeya
द्रौपदीचे पुत्र
Sons of Draupadi
महाबाहु Adjective
Mahabahu
महापराक्रमी किंवा ज्याचे हात गुडघ्यापर्यंत लांब आहेत असा
Mighty-armed or very powerful
आपुलाले Pronoun
Apulale
आपापले
Their respective
सैन्य Noun
Sainya
लष्कर किंवा फौज
Army

💡 Meaning

Similarly, King Drupada, the sons of Draupadi, and the mighty-armed Abhimanyu also arrived with their respective armies.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the arrival of key figures on the Pandava side. King Drupada, the five sons of Draupadi, and the valiant Abhimanyu (son of Subhadra and Arjuna) have joined the battlefield with their respective military divisions. This illustrates the collective strength and determination of the forces of righteousness (Dharma) gathered to face the challenge of the Kauravas.

🎯 Practical Application

In any major undertaking, the collective participation of skilled individuals is vital. For example, in a corporate project, the combined expertise of different team members leads to a successful outcome.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the gathering of the Pandava allies and their formidable warriors on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 196

म्हणौनि संशयाहूनि थोर । आन नाही पाप घोर । हा विनाशासी थोर । विवरु असे ॥ १९६ ॥

म्हणून संशयापेक्षा मोठे दुसरे कोणतेही घोर पाप नाही. हा संशय विनाशाचा मोठा मार्ग आहे.

"Therefore, there is no sin greater or more terrible than doubt; it is a wide opening for destruction."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
संशयाहूनि Noun
Saṁśayāhūni
संशयापेक्षा
Than doubt
थोर Adjective
Thōra
मोठे
Great
घोर Adjective
Ghōra
भयंकर
Terrible
विनाशासी Noun
Vināśāsī
विनाशासाठी
For destruction
विवरु Noun
Vivaru
मार्ग किंवा छिद्र
Path or Opening

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt. It is a major cause and a wide path to destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no sin more grave than doubt. He describes doubt as a wide opening or a gateway to total destruction. Just as a small hole can sink a massive ship, doubt can destroy a person's intellect, confidence, and spiritual progress. A person filled with doubt loses the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, leading to an inevitable downfall.

🎯 Practical Application

Avoid self-doubt in your professional and personal life. For example, if a leader constantly doubts their decisions without evidence, it creates confusion and leads to the failure of the entire project.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt in the path of spiritual and worldly progress.

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