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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. 3, Verse 125

तस्मादसक्तः सततं कार्यं कर्म समाचर । असक्तो ह्याचरन्कर्म परमाप्नोति पूरुषः ॥

म्हणोनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा । या कर्मातें न संडवे सर्वथा । परी फळाची आशा सांडूनि । अनुष्ठिजे ॥

"Therefore, O Dhanurdhara, do not ever abandon action; but perform it having renounced the hope for its fruit."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
हे अर्जुना
O Archer (Arjuna)
कर्मातें Noun
Karmate
कर्माचा / कर्माला
to the action
संडवे Verb
Sandave
त्याग करावा / सोडावे
should abandon
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कधीही
completely / at all
आशा Noun
Aasha
अपेक्षा / इच्छा
desire / hope
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरण करावे
should perform / practice

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not abandon your duties at all; instead, perform them while giving up the desire for their results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that renunciation of action is not the path to liberation; rather, the renunciation of the desire for the fruits of action is key. He advises Arjuna (Dhanurdhara) that one must continue to perform their natural duties (Swadharma) but with a mind free from the greed of rewards. This state of detachment ensures that the individual remains untouched by the bondage of karma, eventually leading to spiritual perfection.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work and the process itself rather than constantly worrying about the promotion or bonus. This leads to better performance and mental peace.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Lord Krishna's advice to Arjuna about performing one's duty without being attached to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 62

तैसे ते कुरुक्षेत्र । जे धर्माचे पवित्र । जेथ आले आहेत विचित्र । दोन्ही दळें ॥ ६२ ॥

"In that manner, at Kurukshetra, the sacred land of Dharma, two diverse armies have assembled."

कुरुक्षेत्र Noun
Kurukshetra
कुरुक्षेत्र (युद्धभूमी)
The battlefield of Kurukshetra
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
पावन किंवा शुद्ध
Holy or Sacred
विचित्र Adjective
Vichitra
विलक्षण किंवा विविध प्रकारची
Strange or Diverse
दळें Noun
Dale
सैन्य किंवा फौजा
Armies
धर्माचे Noun
Dharmache
धर्माचे किंवा कर्तव्याचे
Of Righteousness

💡 Meaning

In that way, on the holy land of Kurukshetra, which is the abode of Dharma, two diverse armies have gathered.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes Kurukshetra as a sacred land of Dharma. He highlights that two distinct and diverse armies (the Kauravas and the Pandavas) have gathered there. The use of the word 'Vichitra' (strange/diverse) signifies the contrasting natures of the two forces—one representing unrighteousness and the other representing righteousness. This sets the stage for the spiritual discourse of the Bhagavad Gita within the Dnyaneshwari.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often face situations that are like 'Kurukshetra'—a conflict between right and wrong. This verse reminds us to recognize the sanctity of our choices and align ourselves with Dharma (righteousness).

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the scene at Kurukshetra to King Dhritarashtra, emphasizing the sacred nature of the battlefield.

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