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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 121

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें सांख्यमत निकें । जेथ बुद्धीचें पाऊल न टिके । तेंचि सांगों ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen! This Sankhya doctrine is pure; where the step of intellect does not hold, that very thing I shall tell."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
सांख्यमत Noun
Sankhyamat
सांख्य विचार
Sankhya philosophy
निकें Adjective
Nike
शुद्ध किंवा श्रेष्ठ
Pure or Excellent
बुद्धीचें Noun
Buddhiche
बुद्धीचे
Of the intellect
पाऊल Noun
Paul
पाऊल
Step
टिके Verb
Tike
टिकते किंवा पोहोचते
Stands or Reaches
सांगों Verb
Sango
सांगतो
Shall tell

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, listen! This Sankhya doctrine is very subtle; where even the intellect cannot find a foothold, that is what I shall tell you.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the Sankhya philosophy is extremely subtle. It is a state of realization where logical reasoning or intellectual pride cannot find a foothold. It requires a deeper spiritual intuition to grasp the distinction between the eternal soul and the transient world. He promises to explain this complex subject in a way that Arjuna can understand.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, when data and logic reach their limits, leaders often rely on intuition and wisdom gained from experience to make the right decision.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar's commentary, begins to explain the profound and subtle nature of Sankhya philosophy to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 68

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । जयाचें चित्त समत्वें राही । तोचि ब्रह्म यांत संशय नाहीं । सत्य जाणावें ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see; he whose mind stays in equanimity is indeed the Brahman, there is no doubt in this; know it as the truth."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जयाचें Pronoun
Jayache
ज्याचे
Whose
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन किंवा अंतःकरण
Mind or consciousness
समत्वें Adverb
Samatve
समानतेने किंवा समभावात
In equanimity
राही Verb
Raahi
स्थिर राहते
Remains or stays
ब्रह्म Noun
Brahma
परमात्मा
The Supreme Reality
संशय Noun
Sanshay
शंका
Doubt

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe; he whose mind remains in a state of equanimity is undoubtedly the Brahman itself; know this to be the truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that equanimity is the hallmark of a realized soul. When a person's mind remains undisturbed by the dualities of the world (like joy and sorrow, gain and loss), they become one with the Supreme Brahman. This state of 'Samattva' (equality) is not just a practice but the very nature of enlightenment. He assures Arjuna that there is no doubt that such a person is a manifestation of the Divine itself.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, try to remain calm during both success and failure. For example, if you face a setback at work, instead of getting frustrated, maintain your composure and look for a solution with a balanced mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has achieved mental balance and equanimity, equating such a soul to the Divine.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 48

जेथ पाहावे तेथ आपणचि आहे । ऐसेया निवाडा जो राहे । तोचि मुक्तु मी पाहे । त्रिशुद्धि पैं ॥

"Wherever one looks, one sees only oneself; he who remains in this conviction is truly liberated, I see this as the absolute truth."

जेथ Adverb
Jetha
जिथे
Where
आपणचि Pronoun
Apanachi
स्वतःच
Self alone
निवाडा Noun
Nivada
निश्चय किंवा निर्णय
Conviction or Decision
मुक्तु Adjective
Muktu
बंधमुक्त किंवा मोक्ष मिळालेला
Liberated
त्रिशुद्धि Adverb
Trishuddhi
नक्कीच किंवा सत्य
Certainly or Truthfully

💡 Meaning

One who lives with the firm conviction that wherever they look, they see only their own Self, is truly liberated in my certain view.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of Advaita (non-duality). A realized soul perceives the entire universe as an extension of their own self. The duality of 'subject' and 'object' dissolves into a singular consciousness. One who remains firm in this realization is considered truly liberated from the cycle of birth and death.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, recognizing the same divine spark in everyone helps eliminate prejudice. For example, helping a stranger with the same care as a family member.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the vision of a self-realized person who sees unity in diversity.

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