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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 31

ज्ञेयः स नित्यसंन्यासी यो न द्वेष्टि न काङ्क्षति । निर्द्वन्द्वो हि महाबाहो सुखं बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि संन्यासी तोचि जाणावा । जो न करीच कवणियाची आशा । आणि न धरीच द्वेषा । अंतःकरणीं ॥ ३१ ॥

"Therefore, know him alone to be a Sanyasi, who neither harbors any hope (desire) nor holds any hatred in his heart."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा विरक्त पुरुष
Renunciant
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
Should be known
आशा Noun
Aasha
इच्छा किंवा अपेक्षा
Desire or hope
द्वेषा Noun
Dvesha
तिरस्कार किंवा मत्सर
Hatred or malice
अंतःकरणीं Noun
Antahkarni
मनामध्ये
In the heart or mind

💡 Meaning

Know him to be a true Sanyasi who neither desires anything nor hates anyone.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines a true Sanyasi as one who has transcended the dualities of desire and hatred. A person who does not crave worldly gains and does not harbor ill-will toward others is considered a perpetual renunciant. Such an individual is free from the bondage of Karma even while living in the material world, as their actions are not driven by ego or attachment.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing detachment from results and avoiding grudges leads to stress-free living. For example, helping a colleague without expecting a favor in return is a practical application of this wisdom.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the internal characteristics of a true Sanyasi, emphasizing that renunciation is a state of mind rather than an external appearance.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 270

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही कीजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । लोकांतरीं ॥ २७० ॥

"Therefore, whatever a capable person does, the same is done by others; and that alone is accepted as a standard in the world."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthē̃
श्रेष्ठ किंवा समर्थ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
कीजे Verb
Kījē
करावे किंवा केले जाते
Is done
इतरींही Pronoun
Itarī̃hī
इतर लोकांनी सुद्धा
By others also
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
लोकांतरीं Noun
Lōkāntarī̃
जगामध्ये
In the world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, other people also do. Whatever standard they set, the world follows that.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the actions of leaders or realized souls serve as a blueprint for the masses. Since common people tend to imitate those they admire, a wise person must perform their duties with diligence and detachment. If a leader sets a high standard of conduct, the entire society naturally moves towards righteousness. This concept highlights that 'example is better than precept.'

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices transparency and hard work, the employees are likely to adopt the same values. Leading by example is the most effective way to influence a community's culture.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social responsibility of a wise person to lead by example.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 291

आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत् । तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

जैसा समुद्रु भरला । तरी न सांडी आपुली वेला । तैसा क्षोभु न पावे क्षोभला । कामे येणे ॥

"As the ocean, though being filled by waters, remains unmoved and established in its bounds, so he into whom all desires enter, but who remains undisturbed, attains peace."

समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
वेला Noun
Vela
मर्यादा किंवा किनारा
Boundary or Shore
सांडी Verb
Saandi
सोडणे
To abandon or leave
क्षोभु Noun
Khshobhu
खळबळ किंवा अस्वस्थता
Agitation or disturbance
कामे Noun
Kaame
इच्छा किंवा वासना
Desires

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not cross its limits even when filled with water, a person who remains undisturbed by desires attains true peace.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the mental stability of a wise person. Just as the ocean remains full and never crosses its boundaries despite being constantly fed by numerous rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by the influx of various desires. The ocean does not get agitated by the incoming water; similarly, the wise person's inner peace is not disturbed by external temptations or sensory objects. Only such an individual, who is not a slave to their cravings, attains true and lasting peace.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain your inner calm and principles even when faced with immense pressure or temptations. For example, staying focused on your long-term career goals instead of being distracted by short-term unethical gains.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) using the analogy of the ocean.

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