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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 321

क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोहः स्मृतिविभ्रमः । स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति ॥

मग स्मृति ते भ्रंशे । आणि बुद्धीचा नाश प्रकाशे । जैसा सूर्य अस्ता जाय तैसें ॥

"Then memory fails, and the destruction of intellect becomes evident, just as the sun sets and darkness prevails."

स्मृति Noun
Smruti
आठवण किंवा विवेक
Memory or mindfulness
भ्रंशे Verb
Bhranshe
नष्ट होणे किंवा ढळणे
To fail or decay
बुद्धीचा Noun
Buddhicha
विवेकाचा किंवा विचाराचा
Of the intellect
नाश Noun
Naash
विनाश
Destruction
प्रकाशे Verb
Prakashe
दिसून येणे किंवा प्रकट होणे
Manifests or appears
अस्ता Noun
Asta
मावळणे
Setting (as in sun)

💡 Meaning

When memory fails, the intellect is destroyed. Just as the world becomes dark when the sun sets, a person is ruined when their wisdom is lost.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the chain reaction of spiritual and mental decline. When a person is overcome by anger, their 'Smruti' (the memory of right and wrong) is clouded. This loss of memory leads to the destruction of 'Buddhi' (intellect/discernment). He uses the powerful metaphor of a sunset: just as the world is plunged into darkness when the sun sets, a person's life is ruined when the light of wisdom is extinguished.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, anger often leads to poor decision-making. For example, during a heated argument, we might forget years of friendship and say hurtful things. This happens because anger blinds our intellect. Practicing calmness helps preserve our judgment.

📌 Context

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the psychological downfall of a person who succumbs to anger and loses their power of discrimination.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 180

म्हणौनि समर्थें येणें मार्गें। चालावें लागे। विशेषेंकरूनि सांगें। लोकांलागीं॥ १८०॥

"Therefore, the capable one must walk this path, especially for the sake of the people."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा ज्ञानी व्यक्तीने
By the capable or wise person
मार्गें Noun
Mārgēṃ
मार्गाने
By the path
चालावें Verb
Cālāvēṃ
आचरण करावे
Should walk or act
लोकांलागीं Noun
Lōkāṃlāgīṃ
लोकांसाठी
For the sake of people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, a capable person must walk this path of duty, especially to set an example for the common people.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that capable and enlightened individuals must adhere to the path of righteous action. Even if they have attained self-realization and have no personal desires left, they must continue to perform their duties meticulously. This is because the common masses look up to them and emulate their behavior. If a leader abandons action, it leads to social disorder and lethargy. Therefore, for the welfare of the world (Lokasangraha), the wise must lead by example.

🎯 Practical Application

A teacher should always be punctual and disciplined because students observe and follow their behavior. Leading by example is the most effective way to guide others in any professional or social setting.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains why wise leaders must perform their duties to set an example for society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 85

येथ हे सकळही गोत्र । आणि आचार्यादि पवित्र । हे वधावे कीं सर्वत्र । हें न कळे ॥

"Here are all these kinsmen and holy teachers; should they all be slain? This I do not understand."

सकळही Adjective
Sakalahi
सर्व / सगळे
all
गोत्र Noun
Gotra
नातेवाईक / वंशज
kinsmen / clan
आचार्यादि Noun
Acharyadi
गुरु इत्यादी
teachers and others
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
शुद्ध / आदरणीय
holy / sacred
वधावे Verb
Vadhave
ठार मारावे
should be killed
न कळे Verb
Na kale
समजत नाही
do not understand

💡 Meaning

Arjuna says: Here are all my kinsmen and holy teachers. Should they all be killed? I do not understand this.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes Arjuna's internal conflict. Arjuna looks at the opposing army and realizes that they are not just enemies but his own kinsmen and revered teachers like Dronacharya. He questions the morality of killing those who deserve respect and love. This represents the universal human struggle between personal attachment and moral duty (Dharma). Arjuna's confusion stems from his inability to see beyond his immediate emotional bonds.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often face situations where our duty conflicts with our personal feelings. For example, a manager might have to discipline a close friend for poor performance; the struggle to choose duty over emotion is similar to Arjuna's dilemma. It teaches us to seek clarity when emotions cloud our judgment.

📌 Context

Arjuna is overwhelmed with grief and confusion after seeing his relatives and teachers on the battlefield.

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