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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 56

म्हणौनि बाह्य हे विसरले । अंतरीं सुख पावले । जे आपणपां आपण जाहले । तन्मयपणें ॥ ५६ ॥

"Therefore, they forgot the external world and attained inner bliss, becoming one with themselves through total absorption."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
बाह्य Adjective
Bāhya
बाहेरील जग
External world
विसरले Verb
Visaralē
विसरून गेले
Forgot
अंतरीं Adverb
Antarīṃ
मनात किंवा अंतर्यामी
Within or inside
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Bliss or Happiness
तन्मयपणें Adverb
Tanmayapaṇē
एकरूप होऊन
With total absorption

💡 Meaning

Therefore, they forgot the external world and found joy within, as they became one with their own self through total absorption.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that those who have realized the Self lose their attachment to the external world. They become so deeply absorbed in their own true nature that the distinction between the observer and the observed vanishes. This state of 'Tannmayata' (total absorption) leads to an eternal inner bliss that is independent of external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we focus entirely on a creative task or meditation, we lose track of external distractions and find a deep sense of satisfaction. Example: A musician becoming one with the melody, forgetting the audience.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has attained inner peace and self-realization, losing interest in the external sensory world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 252

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्येंही ॥ २५२ ॥

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

"Therefore, whatever is done by the great, that very thing is practiced by others; then that itself is accepted as the standard by common people too."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा थोर पुरुषाने
By the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरावे किंवा करावे
Should be practiced or performed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Sāmānyēṃhī
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, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the actions of leaders and realized souls serve as a blueprint for society. The term 'Samartha' refers to those who possess knowledge, power, or influence. Since common people lack the deep discernment to always know the right path, they naturally imitate the conduct of those they respect. Therefore, it is the moral duty of every leader to act righteously, as their behavior establishes the social and ethical standards (Pramana) for everyone else.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a manager maintains transparency and integrity, the team members will likely adopt the same values. A leader's actions speak louder than their words.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the principle of leading by example, corresponding to Bhagavad Gita 3.21.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 72

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

तोचि मनुष्यांतू जाण । सकळ कर्माचा निधान । तोचि योगयुक्तु पावन । कृतकृत्यु तो ॥

"Know him alone to be wise among men; he is the storehouse of all actions; he is the holy one joined in Yoga, and he has fulfilled his life's purpose."

मनुष्यांतू Noun
Manushyantu
माणसांमध्ये
Among humans
निधान Noun
Nidhan
साठा किंवा स्थान
Repository or treasure
योगयुक्तु Adjective
Yogayuktu
योगाने युक्त असलेला
United in Yoga
पावन Adjective
Pavan
पवित्र
Holy or pure
कृतकृत्यु Adjective
Krutakrutyu
ज्याचे कार्य पूर्ण झाले आहे असा
One who has fulfilled his purpose

💡 Meaning

He is the wise one among men, the repository of all actions, the holy one united in Yoga, and the one who has accomplished everything.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets that a person who realizes the soul is a non-doer even while the body performs actions, and understands that even physical stillness can be 'action' if the ego remains, is truly wise. Such a person is liberated from the cycle of cause and effect. They perform all duties with a sense of detachment, making them a 'Krutakrutyu'—one who has achieved the ultimate goal of human life.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'selfless action' in your career or studies. Focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over the rewards or feeding your ego, which leads to mental peace and success.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a wise person who understands the true nature of action and inaction as taught by Lord Krishna.

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