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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 35

भयाद्रणादुपरतं मंस्यन्ते त्वां महारथाः । येषां च त्वं बहुमतो भूत्वा यास्यसि लाघवम् ॥

आणि जे हे महारथी । तुज बहुमानें मानिती । तेचि तुज मानितील निगुती । पळता देखोन ॥

"And these great warriors, who hold you in high esteem, will surely look down upon you, seeing you flee from the battle."

महारथी Noun
Maharathi
मोठे योद्धे
Great warriors
बहुमानें Adverb
Bahumane
अत्यंत सन्मानाने
With great respect
मानिती Verb
Maniti
मानतात किंवा समजतात
Consider or respect
निगुती Adverb
Niguti
निश्चितपणे
Certainly
पळता Verb
Palata
पळून जाताना
While fleeing
देखोन Verb
Dekhon
पाहून
Having seen
लाघव Noun
Laghav
तुच्छता किंवा हलकेपणा
Disgrace or insignificance

💡 Meaning

The great warriors who hold you in high esteem will think that you have withdrawn from the battle out of fear, and thus you will lose your reputation.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that for a person of high social standing and honor, losing that reputation is worse than death. He points out that the very warriors who admired Arjuna's skill would now view him as a coward who fled out of fear, not out of compassion. This psychological argument is used to motivate Arjuna to perform his duty.

🎯 Practical Application

Running away from challenges leads to a loss of credibility. For example, if a professional quits a project mid-way due to pressure, they lose the respect of their colleagues and industry peers.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that abandoning the battle will lead to a loss of respect among his peers and enemies.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 209

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्यींही ॥ २०९ ॥

म्हणून समर्थांनी जे जे करावे, त्याचेच इतरांनीही अनुकरण करावे; सामान्य लोक त्यालाच प्रमाण मानतात.

"Therefore, whatever a great person does, the same is followed by others; common people accept that very thing as the standard."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
श्रेष्ठ किंवा सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the great or capable person
कीजे Verb
Kije
करावे
Should do
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणावे
Should practice or follow
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यींही Noun
Samanyinhi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
By common people also

💡 Meaning

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

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the principle that common people naturally follow the path set by those in positions of power or spiritual authority. Whatever a 'Samartha' (a capable or great person) does, becomes the standard for others. This highlights the immense social responsibility of leaders to act ethically, as their behavior shapes the moral fabric of the entire community. It is a commentary on the Gita's teaching that society mirrors its leaders.

🎯 Practical Application

A CEO of a company should follow all rules strictly because employees look up to them. If the leader is punctual and honest, the team will naturally value time and integrity.

📌 Context

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

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 26

तंव अर्जुनें तेथ देखिले । गोत्रज सकळ उभे ठेले । पितामह आणि गुरु भलें । मातुळ बंधु ॥ २६ ॥

"Then Arjuna saw standing there all his kinsmen, grandfathers, teachers, maternal uncles, and brothers."

तंव Adverb
Tanva
तेव्हा
Then
देखिले Verb
Dekhile
पाहिले
Saw
गोत्रज Noun
Gotraja
रक्ताचे नातेवाईक
Kinsmen
सकळ Adjective
Sakala
सर्व
All
पितामह Noun
Pitamaha
आजोबा
Grandfather
मातुळ Noun
Matula
मामा
Maternal uncle
बंधु Noun
Bandhu
भाऊ
Brothers

💡 Meaning

Then Arjuna saw all his kinsmen standing there: grandfathers, teachers, maternal uncles, and brothers.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the pivotal moment of Arjuna's internal conflict. As he looks upon the Kaurava army, he doesn't see faceless enemies but his own 'Gotraja' (kinsmen). Seeing his grandfather Bhishma and teacher Drona—figures of immense respect—standing against him, Arjuna's resolve begins to waver. This highlights how emotional bonds can obscure one's path of righteousness (Dharma).

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with a choice between personal loyalty and professional integrity, one must learn to see beyond emotional ties to uphold justice. For example, a judge must remain impartial even if a relative is involved in a case.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna to place the chariot between the two armies to see who he must fight. Upon looking, he realizes he is facing his own family.

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