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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 177

तरी हे सर्वथा न मरे । जेणें हे विश्व विस्तारें । जयासी रूप न धरे । कवणेंचि परी ॥ १७७ ॥

"That which has spread this entire universe is completely immortal; it cannot be given a form by any means."

सर्वथा Adverb
sarvathā
कोणत्याही प्रकारे / पूर्णपणे
in every way / completely
मरे Verb
mare
मरते / नष्ट होते
dies / perishes
जेणें Pronoun
jeṇeṃ
ज्याद्वारे
by which
विस्तारें Verb
vistāreṃ
विस्तारले आहे / व्यापले आहे
expanded / pervaded
जयासी Pronoun
jayāsī
ज्याला
to which
रूप Noun
rūpa
आकार / स्वरूप
form / shape
कवणेंचि Adjective
kavaṇeṃci
कोणत्याही
by any

💡 Meaning

That principle by which this entire universe is expanded never dies. It cannot take any form in any way.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the fundamental consciousness or Atman, which pervades and sustains the entire universe, is immortal. It is beyond the cycle of birth and death. This essence is formless and cannot be confined to any physical attributes or shapes. Just as space exists everywhere but cannot be grasped, the soul is omnipresent yet remains subtle and indestructible.

🎯 Practical Application

Understanding that our true essence is beyond the physical body helps in overcoming the fear of mortality. Example: When facing physical illness, remembering that the inner self is untouched by bodily changes provides mental resilience.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on Krishna's teaching to Arjuna regarding the eternal nature of the soul.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 107

तैसे कर्माचेनि मिषे । जे जे काही प्रकाशे । ते ब्रह्मचि असे । तयालागी ॥

"Thus, through the pretext of action, whatever is manifested, that is Brahman alone for him."

कर्माचेनि Noun
karmāceni
कर्माच्या
of action
मिषे Noun
miṣe
निमित्ताने
on the pretext of
प्रकाशे Verb
prakāśe
प्रकट होते
manifests
ब्रह्मचि Noun
brahmaci
ब्रह्मच
Brahman only
तयालागी Pronoun
tayālāgī
त्याच्यासाठी
for him

💡 Meaning

In the same way, whatever is manifested through the medium of action is nothing but Brahman to him (the realized soul).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains that for a realized soul, the illusion of duality vanishes. Even while performing worldly actions, they perceive the underlying reality of Brahman. The 'pretext of action' refers to the outward appearance of doing something, while internally, the sage remains established in the realization that all is the Divine. This is the essence of seeing 'Akarma' (inaction) in 'Karma' (action), where the doer-ship is surrendered to the Absolute.

🎯 Practical Application

Transform your work into worship. For instance, if you are a student, consider your studies as a quest for divine knowledge rather than just a way to get marks. This changes your perspective and reduces stress by aligning your actions with a higher purpose.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the non-dual vision of a sage who sees Brahman in every action.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 157

यः सर्वत्रानभिस्नेहस्तत्तत्प्राप्य शुभाशुभम् । नाभिनन्दति न द्वेष्टि तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

जो सर्वत्र स्नेहशून्य । जया न पालटे चैतन्य । शुभाशुभीं समान । हर्षशोक न धरी ॥

"He who is everywhere without attachment, whose consciousness does not waver, who remains same in good and bad, and holds neither joy nor grief."

जो Pronoun
Jo
जो
Who
सर्वत्र Adverb
Sarvatra
सगळीकडे
Everywhere
स्नेहशून्य Adjective
Snehashunya
आसक्ती नसलेला
Without attachment
चैतन्य Noun
Chaitanya
जाणीव किंवा मन
Consciousness
शुभाशुभीं Noun
Shubhashubhim
चांगल्या आणि वाईट गोष्टींत
In good and bad
हर्षशोक Noun
Harshashoka
आनंद आणि दुःख
Joy and sorrow

💡 Meaning

One who is unattached everywhere, whose consciousness does not change, and who remains equal in good or bad situations without feeling joy or sorrow, is of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person of steady wisdom remains unattached to all worldly objects. Their inner consciousness remains unwavering regardless of external circumstances. Whether they encounter something auspicious or inauspicious, they neither rejoice excessively nor feel hatred or grief. Their mind is perfectly anchored in the Self, making them immune to the dualities of the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing equanimity means staying calm during both a promotion at work and a personal loss. For example, not letting a negative comment on social media disturb your inner peace while also not becoming arrogant due to praise.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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