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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 15

तैसें सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

तैसे सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

"Similarly, he who treats pleasure and pain alike and is not affected by these dualities, is the one who remains steady."

तैसें Adverb
Taisē
त्याप्रमाणे
In that manner
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Happiness
दुःख Noun
Duḥkha
कष्ट किंवा वेदना
Sorrow or Pain
मानूनि Verb
Mānūni
मानून किंवा समजून
Considering
सम्यक् Adverb
Samyak
समान किंवा योग्य प्रकारे
Equally or properly
बाधु Noun
Bādhu
बाधा किंवा त्रास
Affliction or disturbance
द्वंद्वाचा Noun
Dvandvācā
जोडीचा (सुख-दुःख)
Of the dualities

💡 Meaning

One who treats pleasure and pain as equal and is not disturbed by these dualities is a truly wise person.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced mind. He states that a person who treats both pleasure and pain as equal and does not let these dualities affect their inner peace is the one who truly understands the nature of reality. Such a person transcends the limitations of the physical world and becomes eligible for spiritual liberation (Moksha).

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice staying calm during both success and failure. For example, if you win a competition, don't become arrogant; if you lose, don't become depressed. Maintain your focus on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of equanimity and how a person should remain unaffected by the dualities of the material world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 28

जेणें अविद्या हे वावो । आणि प्रपंचाचा होय अभावो । तोचि हा सद्भावो । जाण पां तूं ॥

"That by which ignorance becomes void and the worldly illusion disappears, know that alone to be the True Being."

जेणें Pronoun
Jene
ज्यामुळे / ज्याने
By which
अविद्या Noun
Avidya
अज्ञान
Ignorance
वावो Adjective
Vavo
व्यर्थ / खोटे
Vain / False
प्रपंचाचा Noun
Prapanchacha
संसाराचा / प्रपंचाचा
Of the worldly existence
अभावो Noun
Abhavo
नाश / अस्तित्व नसणे
Absence / Non-existence
सद्भावो Noun
Sadbhavo
सत्य स्वरूप / अस्तित्व
True Being / Reality
जाण Verb
Jaan
समज / ओळख
Know / Understand

💡 Meaning

Know that to be the 'True Being' by which ignorance is nullified and the worldly illusion ceases to exist.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains that 'Sadbhava' (the True State of Being) is that realization which renders 'Avidya' (ignorance) powerless. When a seeker attains this knowledge, the illusory world (Prapancha) ceases to exist in their consciousness. It is the transition from seeing the world as a separate material entity to seeing it as the manifestation of the one Supreme Truth.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often suffer due to misconceptions or lack of information. By seeking the truth and gaining correct knowledge, we can overcome unnecessary worries. For example, realizing that a shadow is just a shadow and not a ghost removes fear instantly.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar defines the nature of true spiritual realization and how it dispels the illusion of the material world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 224

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें लोकीं प्रमाण मानिजे । मग तियेचि मार्गीं जाइजे । येरेंही जनें ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the capable (great), that is accepted as authority by the world; then other people also follow that very path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा थोर व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
मार्गीं Noun
Margi
मार्गाने
On the path
येरेंही Pronoun
Yerehi
इतरांनी सुद्धा
By others also

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does is accepted as a standard by the world, and then other people follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj highlights the psychological and social reality that the masses tend to emulate the elite or those in positions of power. The term 'Samartha' refers to those who are influential, wise, or powerful. Whatever these individuals do is accepted as 'Praman' (the standard or the truth) by the common folk. This creates a ripple effect; hence, the actions of a leader are not just personal but have a collective impact. It emphasizes the 'Yoga of Action' where one must act righteously not just for personal gain, but to guide society correctly.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a manager maintains high ethical standards, the team follows suit. Example: If a teacher is punctual and disciplined, the students naturally learn the value of time and discipline.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains why Krishna performs actions: to set an example for the world, as common people follow the leaders.

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