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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 254

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही प्रमाण मानिजे । मग तियेचि वाटे चालिजे । सहजें लोकीं ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the powerful, the same is accepted as authority by others; then the world naturally walks on that very path."

समर्थें Noun
samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
by a powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
kījē
केले जाते
is done
प्रमाण Noun
pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
standard or authority
इतरींही Pronoun
itarīṃhī
इतर लोकांनी सुद्धा
by others also
वाटे Noun
vāṭē
मार्गाने
on the path
सहजें Adverb
sahajēṃ
सहजपणे किंवा स्वाभाविकपणे
naturally or easily

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, that is accepted as a standard by others; and then people naturally follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the profound impact of a leader's conduct on society. He explains that common people do not always refer to complex scriptures to decide their course of action; instead, they observe the behavior of those they consider 'Samartha' (capable or influential). Whatever a great person establishes through their actions becomes the 'Pramana' (the standard or authority) for others. Therefore, to ensure that society moves in the right direction, it is the responsibility of the wise to lead by example rather than just words.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices transparency and punctuality, the employees naturally adopt these values. Leaders must embody the change they wish to see in their organization.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that a wise person must perform their duties with perfection because their actions serve as a blueprint for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 12

तंव तो कुरुवृद्धु पितामहू । जो प्रतापी जैसा सिंहू । गर्जला शंखु । अतिबळें ॥ १२ ॥

"Then the aged grandsire of the Kuru race, the valiant lion-like Bhishma, blew his conch with great strength."

कुरुवृद्धु Noun
Kuruvruddhu
कुरुवंशातील सर्वात ज्येष्ठ
The eldest of the Kuru dynasty
पितामहू Noun
Pitamahu
आजोबा (भीष्म)
Grandsire (Bhishma)
प्रतापी Adjective
Pratapi
पराक्रमी
Valiant/Mighty
सिंहू Noun
Simhu
सिंह
Lion
गर्जला Verb
Garjala
गर्जना केली / वाजवला
Roared / Sounded
अतिबळें Adverb
Atibale
मोठ्या शक्तीने
With great force

💡 Meaning

Then the eldest of the Kuru dynasty, the valiant Grandsire Bhishma, who was like a lion, blew his conch with great force.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the majestic presence of Bhishma Pitamaha. Despite being the eldest in the Kuru clan, his spirit remained as fierce as a lion. To encourage Duryodhana and signal the commencement of the battle, he blew his conch with tremendous power. This act signifies the roar of a warrior who is ready to fulfill his duty regardless of the outcome.

🎯 Practical Application

When initiating a significant task, one should act with the confidence and clarity of a leader. Example: Starting a new project by clearly communicating the vision to the team to inspire them.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the scene on the battlefield to King Dhritarashtra, specifically the moment Bhishma Pitamaha signals the start of the war.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 356

विहाय कामान्यः सर्वान्पुमांश्चरति निःस्पृहः । निर्ममो निरहंकारः स शान्तिमधिगच्छति ॥

जेथ अहंभाव सांडिला । आणि ममतु सर्वथा गेला । तोचि विश्वीं संचरला । विश्व होऊनि ॥

"Where the ego is abandoned and possessiveness is completely gone, that person alone permeates the universe, becoming the universe itself."

अहंभाव Noun
Ahambhav
अहंकार किंवा मी-पणा
Ego or sense of 'I'
सांडिला Verb
Sandila
त्याग केला किंवा सोडला
Abandoned or discarded
ममतु Noun
Mamatu
माझेपण किंवा आसक्ती
Possessiveness or attachment
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
Completely
संचरला Verb
Sancharala
वावरतो किंवा संचार करतो
Moves or permeates
विश्व Noun
Vishwa
जग किंवा ब्रह्मांड
Universe

💡 Meaning

One who has abandoned ego and the sense of possession moves through the world as the universe itself, having become one with it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the pinnacle of spiritual realization. When a seeker discards the sense of 'I' (ego) and 'Mine' (attachment), their consciousness expands beyond the limited body and mind. They no longer perceive themselves as separate from the universe but as the universe itself. This state of non-duality allows them to move through the world with absolute freedom and peace, as they see the same divine essence in everything.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'Karma Yoga' by performing your duties without the burden of ego. For instance, when leading a project, focus on the collective goal rather than personal credit, which leads to mental peace and better results.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has attained ultimate peace by relinquishing ego and attachment, reflecting on Gita 2.71.

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