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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 257

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे। मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे। सामान्येंही॥

"Therefore, whatever the capable ones do, the same is practiced by others; and then that alone is accepted as the standard by common people."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthē̃
श्रेष्ठ किंवा सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the capable/great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरण केले जाते
Is practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Sāmānyē̃hī
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Common people accept their actions as the standard or authority.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the psychological truth that common people look up to leaders and realized souls for guidance. Whatever a 'Samartha' (a capable or great person) does, it becomes a benchmark for others. If a leader acts with integrity, the followers naturally emulate that behavior. This highlights the immense social responsibility of those in positions of power or knowledge, as their conduct defines the moral fabric of society.

🎯 Practical Application

In a workplace, if a manager stays late and works hard, the team is likely to follow that work ethic. Leaders must lead by example to inspire positive change.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of great men set a precedent for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 45

तरी तूं आतां अर्जुना । सांडीं हे वासना । न धरीं या अनुष्ठाना । फळहेतूसी ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, now discard this desire; do not perform these duties with an eye on the fruit."

सांडीं Verb
Sandi
सोडून दे किंवा त्याग कर
Abandon or discard
वासना Noun
Vasana
फळाची इच्छा किंवा आसक्ती
Desire or attachment to results
अनुष्ठाना Noun
Anushthana
धार्मिक आचरण किंवा कर्म
Performance of a ritual or duty
फळहेतूसी Adverb
Phalahetusi
फळाच्या उद्देशाने
With the motive of reward
धरीं Verb
Dhari
धरणे किंवा मनात ठेवणे
To hold or keep in mind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, now give up this desire for fruits and do not perform any actions or rituals with the motive of obtaining specific rewards.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of Nishkama Karma. He advises Arjuna to relinquish 'Vasana'—the deep-seated craving for the fruits of one's actions. He explains that while actions are necessary, performing them with a specific reward in mind leads to bondage and anxiety. By detaching oneself from the outcome and focusing solely on the righteous execution of duty, one attains mental peace and spiritual liberation. This is a call to move from selfish motives to selfless service.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, focus on the process rather than the outcome. For instance, a professional should focus on solving a problem effectively rather than constantly worrying about a promotion. This approach reduces stress and leads to higher quality work.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Shri Krishna's teaching to Arjuna about performing duties without being attached to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 275

जैसा पूर्ण सरितां-भरीं । समुद्रु न चळे थोंकु ही न करी । तैसा काम-प्रवेशु अंतरीं । क्षोभु न संपादी ॥

"As the ocean, though filled with the waters of all rivers, remains steady and does not overflow, so does the man into whose heart all desires enter without causing any agitation."

सरितां-भरीं Noun
saritāṃ-bharīṃ
नद्यांच्या प्रवाहाने
by the flow of rivers
समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर
ocean
थोंकु Noun
thoṃku
मर्यादा सोडणे
overflowing or agitation
काम-प्रवेशु Noun
kāma-praveśu
इच्छांचा शिरकाव
entry of desires
क्षोभु Noun
kṣobhu
अस्वस्थता किंवा विकार
agitation or disturbance
संपादी Verb
saṃpādī
निर्माण करणे
produces or achieves

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not overflow despite being filled by rivers, a person whose mind remains calm despite the entry of desires is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj illustrates the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and does not overflow despite being filled by numerous rivers from all sides, a wise person remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external sensory objects enter their mind. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain composure like the ocean when faced with criticism or stress. For example, staying calm during a high-pressure meeting instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a realized soul using the metaphor of an ocean.

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