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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 115

म्हणौनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको भ्रमितां । हा देहसंबंधु सर्वथा । मानूं नको ॥ ११५ ॥

म्हणून तू आता भ्रमाने फसू नकोस. हा देहाचा संबंध पूर्णपणे मानू नकोस.

"Therefore, do not be misled by delusion now; do not acknowledge this bodily relationship at all."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
फसवले जाणे
To be deceived
भ्रमितां Noun
Bhramita
भ्रमामुळे
Due to delusion
देहसंबंधु Noun
Dehasambandhu
शरीराचे नाते
Bodily relationship
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
Entirely

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not be deceived by delusion now. Do not consider this bodily relationship as absolute at all.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the delusion Arjuna is facing stems from his identification with the physical body. He clarifies that bodily relations are transient and illusory. By urging Arjuna not to be deceived by these temporary bonds, the verse emphasizes the importance of spiritual wisdom over material attachment.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us not to get overly attached to temporary material gains or physical identities, helping us maintain emotional balance during times of loss.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna, through Saint Dnyaneshwar's commentary, advises Arjuna to look beyond physical attachments and realize the eternal truth.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 80

बाह्यस्पर्शेष्वसक्तात्मा विन्दत्यात्मनि यत्सुखम् । स ब्रह्मयोगयुक्तात्मा सुखमक्षयमश्नुते ॥

म्हणोनि बाह्य विषय सांडूनि । जो अंतरीं स्थिर होऊनि । आत्मसुखाचा अनुभव घेउनि । डोलत असे ॥

"Therefore, leaving aside external objects, he who becomes steady within and experiences the bliss of the self, sways in joy."

बाह्य Adjective
Bahya
बाहेरील
External
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sense objects
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Having abandoned
अंतरीं Noun
Antari
हृदयात किंवा मनात
Within or inside
स्थिर Adjective
Sthira
अढळ किंवा शांत
Steady or stable
अनुभव Noun
Anubhav
प्रचिती
Experience

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who renounces external objects, becomes steady within, and experiences the bliss of the self, remains immersed in joy.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the concept of internal bliss. He suggests that as long as a person is chasing external sensory objects, they remain trapped in temporary cycles of pleasure and pain. However, once the seeker turns inward and stabilizes their consciousness, they tap into 'Atmananda'—the joy of the soul. This joy is not dependent on any external circumstance and leads to a state of spiritual ecstasy where the seeker 'dances' in the realization of the divine self.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we often seek validation and happiness from social media or material possessions. This verse teaches us that true, lasting contentment comes from mindfulness and looking within, rather than relying on external factors.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a yogi who has detached from external sensory pleasures to find eternal bliss within.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 256

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

"Therefore, whatever a great man does, that very thing other men also do; whatever standard he sets up, the common people follow the same."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
करतात
Does / Performs
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणले जाते
Is practiced / followed
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Samanyehi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever they establish as a standard, common people accept and practice it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the psychological truth that society looks up to its leaders. Whatever a 'Samartha' (a capable, wise, or influential person) does, it becomes a benchmark for others. Common people tend to imitate the actions of those they respect rather than following abstract theories. Therefore, the standard of behavior set by the elite or the wise becomes the social norm. This places a heavy moral responsibility on leaders to act righteously, as their lifestyle serves as a silent teaching for the masses.

🎯 Practical Application

This principle is vital in leadership and parenting. For example, if a manager in a company is punctual and ethical, the employees naturally adopt those values. Leading by example is more effective than giving instructions.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of a leader or a wise person set a precedent for the rest of society.

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