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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 82

जेथें अर्जुना हें न दिसे । तेथें सुख हेंचि असे । म्हणोनि विषयसंगु न सोसे । साधुजनां ॥ ८२ ॥

जेथे अर्जुना हे (विषय) दिसत नाहीत, तेथेच खरे सुख असते; म्हणून सज्जन लोक विषयांच्या संगतीचा स्वीकार करत नाहीत.

"Where these (sensory objects) are not seen, O Arjuna, there alone is bliss; therefore, holy men do not endure the company of sensory objects."

जेथें Adverb
jethe
जिथे
where
न दिसे Verb
na dise
दिसत नाही
is not seen
सुख Noun
sukha
आनंद
bliss/happiness
विषयसंगु Noun
vishayasangu
विषयांची ओढ/संगत
attachment to sensory objects
न सोसे Verb
na sose
सहन होत नाही/आवडत नाही
do not tolerate/desire
साधुजनां Noun
sadhujanan
सज्जन लोकांना
to the wise/saints

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, where these sensory objects are not perceived, there alone lies true bliss; therefore, wise people do not indulge in the company of sensory pleasures.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true happiness is not found in external sensory objects but in their absence. When the mind is free from the constant craving for sight, sound, taste, and touch, the inherent bliss of the soul manifests. Wise individuals (Sadhus) understand that sensory pleasures are temporary and often lead to bondage; hence, they consciously avoid getting entangled in them to maintain their inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we are constantly bombarded with notifications and desires. Practicing 'detachment' from these distractions helps find mental clarity. Example: Choosing a moment of silent reflection over mindless scrolling on a smartphone leads to deeper satisfaction.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the difference between fleeting sensory pleasures and the eternal bliss of the self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 200

म्हणौनि तूं पांडवा | याचि मार्गे चालावा | जेणें विश्व हे विसावा | पावे पैं गा || २०० ||

"Therefore, O Pandava (Arjuna), you should walk on this very path, by which the world attains peace."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
पांडवा Noun
Pāṇḍavā
अर्जुना
O Arjuna
मार्गे Noun
Mārge
मार्गाने
By the path
चालावा Verb
Cālāvā
चालावे किंवा आचरण करावे
Should walk or follow
विश्व Noun
Viśva
जग किंवा सृष्टी
The world or universe
विसावा Noun
Visāvā
विश्रांती किंवा शांती
Rest or peace
पावे Verb
Pāve
मिळेल किंवा प्राप्त होईल
Attains or reaches

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, you should follow this path (of selfless action), so that the entire world may find peace and rest.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Loksangraha' (the welfare of the world). He advises Arjuna that a leader or a wise person must perform their duties selflessly because their actions serve as a blueprint for the rest of society. If a realized soul abandons action, it might lead to confusion among common people. Therefore, to ensure that the world finds peace and stability (Visava), one must continue to perform their prescribed duties without attachment to the results.

🎯 Practical Application

Acting with a sense of responsibility towards the collective good. For example, a leader following ethical practices inspires the entire organization to work with integrity, leading to overall harmony.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of performing one's duty for the benefit of society, following the dialogue between Krishna and Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 89

म्हणौनि स्वधर्मु जो विहितु । तोचि अनुष्ठिजे उचितु । जैसा मार्गु हा सुपुथु । अपावो न करी ॥

"Therefore, perform the prescribed duty appropriately; just as a good path does not cause any harm."

म्हणौनि Adverb
mhaṇouni
म्हणून
therefore
स्वधर्मु Noun
svadharmu
स्वतःचे कर्तव्य
one's own duty
विहितु Adjective
vihitu
नेमून दिलेले / शास्त्रशुद्ध
prescribed / ordained
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
anuṣṭhijē
आचरण करावे
should be practiced
सुपुथु Noun
suputhu
चांगला मार्ग
good path
अपावो Noun
apāvō
अपाय / नुकसान
harm / danger

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform the duty that is prescribed for them appropriately. Just as a good path never causes harm to the traveler, following one's duty leads to safety.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of performing one's prescribed duties (Swadharma). He uses the analogy of a 'good path' (suputhu). Just as a well-paved and correct road ensures a traveler reaches their destination without harm or getting lost, following one's inherent duty protects an individual from spiritual downfall and the complications of worldly life. It is the most natural and safe way to progress spiritually without the risk of moral or karmic injury.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on your specific responsibilities rather than trying to imitate someone else's role. For example, a professional who performs their job with integrity follows their 'Swadharma'. This honest approach acts like a safe highway, leading to success without the fear of legal or ethical consequences.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the safety and necessity of following one's own prescribed duty (Swadharma) using the analogy of a safe path.

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