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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 6, Verse 1

आतां आत्मानुभवें चोखडा । जो योगु हा सुहाडा । तो सांगिजेल निवाडा । अवधारिजो ॥ १ ॥

"Now, this pure Yoga of self-experience, which is so beautiful, shall be explained clearly; please pay heed."

आतां Adverb
Ātāṃ
आता
Now
आत्मानुभवें Noun
Ātmānubhavēṃ
आत्म-अनुभवाने
By self-experience
चोखडा Adjective
Cōkhaḍā
शुद्ध किंवा निर्मळ
Pure or clean
सुहाडा Adjective
Suhāḍā
सुंदर किंवा उत्तम
Beautiful or excellent
सांगिजेल Verb
Sāṅgijēla
सांगितले जाईल
Will be told/explained
निवाडा Adverb
Nivāḍā
स्पष्टपणे किंवा निवडून
Clearly or decisively
अवधारिजो Verb
Avadhārijō
लक्ष देऊन ऐकावे
Listen attentively

💡 Meaning

Now, the pure Yoga of self-realization, which is beautiful and excellent, will be explained clearly; please listen to it attentively.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In the opening verse of Chapter 6, Saint Dnyaneshwar introduces the 'Atmasanyam Yoga' (the Yoga of Self-Control). He describes this path as one that is purified by direct spiritual experience and is inherently beautiful and beneficial for the seeker. He promises to explain the intricacies of this yoga with great clarity and precision. He invites the audience to listen with profound attention, suggesting that the knowledge of the self requires a receptive and focused mind.

🎯 Practical Application

Before embarking on any profound learning or task, one must cultivate a state of attentive listening and mental clarity. Example: A student focusing entirely on a teacher's lecture to grasp a complex concept.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar introduces the sixth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on the path of meditation and self-control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 10

स एवायं मया तेऽद्य योगः प्रोक्तः पुरातनः । भक्तोऽसि मे सखा चेति रहस्यं ह्येतदुत्तमम् ॥

कारण तूं माझा भक्तु । आणि सखाही अत्यंतु । म्हणोनि हा गूढार्थु । सांगावा लागला ॥

"Because you are My devotee and also a very dear friend, I have revealed this supreme secret to you."

भक्तु Noun
bhaktu
भक्त
devotee
सखा Noun
sakha
मित्र
friend
अत्यंतु Adjective
atyantu
अतिशय किंवा खूप
extremely or very
गूढार्थु Noun
gudharthu
गुप्त रहस्य
hidden secret
सांगावा Verb
sangava
सांगणे
to tell
म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore

💡 Meaning

Because you are My devotee and My very dear friend, I have had to tell you this supreme secret.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Lord Krishna explains that the ancient Yoga, which had been lost over time, is being revealed to Arjuna again. The qualification for receiving this secret knowledge is not just intellectual capacity, but the bond of devotion and friendship that Arjuna shares with the Lord. It signifies that spiritual truths are best understood through a relationship of love, trust, and surrender to the Divine.

🎯 Practical Application

In our professional or personal growth, being dedicated to our craft and maintaining a humble, open relationship with our mentors allows us to access deeper wisdom. For instance, a loyal apprentice often learns the 'secrets' of a trade because of their sincerity and closeness to the master.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna why He is revealing the supreme secret of Yoga to him, emphasizing their relationship of devotion and friendship.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 221

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

"Therefore, whatever is done by the powerful, is practiced by others as well; that alone is accepted as the standard by common people."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरणात आणले जाते
Practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
साधारणें Noun
Sādhāraṇēṃ
सामान्य लोकांनी
By common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever they accept as standard, common people follow the same.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the psychological truth that common people look up to leaders and influential figures for guidance. Whatever a great person does, others follow. Their actions become the standard for society. Therefore, those in positions of power or influence have a moral obligation to act righteously, as their behavior shapes the character of the entire community.

🎯 Practical Application

In a workplace, if a manager is punctual and ethical, the team naturally adopts those values. For example, a leader's integrity inspires the whole organization.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of leaders set a precedent for the masses.

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