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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 20

तंव तो अर्जुनु धनुर्धरु । जो कारुण्याचा सागरु । आणि सकळ गुणांचा आगरु । पांडुकुमरु ॥ २० ॥

"Then that archer Arjuna, who is the ocean of compassion and the storehouse of all virtues, the son of Pandu."

अर्जुनु Noun
Arjunu
अर्जुन
Arjuna
धनुर्धरु Noun
Dhanurdharu
धनुष्य धारण करणारा
Archer
कारुण्याचा Noun
Karunyacha
दयेचा
Of compassion
सागरु Noun
Sagaru
समुद्र
Ocean
आगरु Noun
Agaru
खाण किंवा साठा
Repository or Storehouse
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
पांडुकुमरु Noun
Pandukumru
पांडूचा मुलगा
Son of Pandu

💡 Meaning

At that time, there was Arjuna the archer, who is an ocean of compassion, a repository of all virtues, and the son of Pandu.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights that Arjuna's identity is not limited to his prowess as a warrior. By using metaphors like 'Ocean of Compassion' and 'Storehouse of Virtues', the poet suggests that Arjuna's internal moral compass is what makes him extraordinary. This compassionate nature is what eventually leads to his 'Vishad' (sorrow), which becomes the catalyst for the delivery of the Bhagavad Gita.

🎯 Practical Application

True strength lies in character and kindness. For example, a powerful leader is one who uses their position to help others with empathy rather than just exercising authority.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the character of Arjuna as he stands on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 12

तंव तो कुरुवृद्धु पितामहू । जो प्रतापी जैसा सिंहू । गर्जला शंखु । अतिबळें ॥ १२ ॥

"Then the aged grandsire of the Kuru race, the valiant lion-like Bhishma, blew his conch with great strength."

कुरुवृद्धु Noun
Kuruvruddhu
कुरुवंशातील सर्वात ज्येष्ठ
The eldest of the Kuru dynasty
पितामहू Noun
Pitamahu
आजोबा (भीष्म)
Grandsire (Bhishma)
प्रतापी Adjective
Pratapi
पराक्रमी
Valiant/Mighty
सिंहू Noun
Simhu
सिंह
Lion
गर्जला Verb
Garjala
गर्जना केली / वाजवला
Roared / Sounded
अतिबळें Adverb
Atibale
मोठ्या शक्तीने
With great force

💡 Meaning

Then the eldest of the Kuru dynasty, the valiant Grandsire Bhishma, who was like a lion, blew his conch with great force.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the majestic presence of Bhishma Pitamaha. Despite being the eldest in the Kuru clan, his spirit remained as fierce as a lion. To encourage Duryodhana and signal the commencement of the battle, he blew his conch with tremendous power. This act signifies the roar of a warrior who is ready to fulfill his duty regardless of the outcome.

🎯 Practical Application

When initiating a significant task, one should act with the confidence and clarity of a leader. Example: Starting a new project by clearly communicating the vision to the team to inspire them.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the scene on the battlefield to King Dhritarashtra, specifically the moment Bhishma Pitamaha signals the start of the war.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 121

म्हणौनि जे जे उचित । आणि अवसरेंकरूनि प्राप्त । तें कर्म आचरतां विहित । न सांडिजे गा ॥ १२१ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and has come to you by occasion, do not abandon that prescribed duty while performing it."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य
Appropriate
अवसरेंकरूनि Adverb
Avasarēṅkarūni
वेळेनुसार किंवा प्रसंगानुसार
According to the occasion
प्राप्त Adjective
Prāpta
मिळालेले किंवा वाट्याला आलेले
Obtained
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
Prescribed
सांडिजे Verb
Sāṇḍijē
सोडावे
Should be abandoned

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should not abandon the performance of prescribed duties that are appropriate and have come naturally according to the occasion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of adhering to one's duties. He advises that whatever is appropriate ('Ucita') and whatever comes to us by the virtue of time or situation ('Avasare') should be performed as a sacred duty ('Vihita'). One should not abandon these actions out of laziness or confusion. Performing these duties with a sense of responsibility and without attachment to the results is the essence of Karma Yoga.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, if a task is assigned to you that falls within your responsibility, completing it with integrity instead of avoiding it is the practical application of this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural and prescribed duties without attachment.

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