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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 83

जैसा शरत्काळींचा चंद्रु । पूर्णकळा सोज्ज्वरु । तैसा सात्त्विकु हा विचारु । मानसीं बिंबे ॥

"As the autumn moon shines in its full glory and purity, so does the Sattvic wisdom reflect in the mind."

शरत्काळींचा Adjective
Sharatkalincha
शरद ऋतूतील
Of the autumn season
चंद्रु Noun
Chandru
चंद्र
Moon
पूर्णकळा Adjective
Purnakala
पूर्ण कलांनी युक्त
Full of all phases
सोज्ज्वरु Adjective
Sojjwaru
अत्यंत तेजस्वी किंवा स्वच्छ
Bright and pure
सात्त्विकु Adjective
Sattviku
शुद्ध किंवा सत्वगुणी
Pure or virtuous
मानसीं Noun
Manasi
मनात
In the mind
बिंबे Verb
Bimbe
प्रतिबिंबित होतो किंवा प्रकाशतो
Reflects or shines

💡 Meaning

Just as the full moon of the autumn season is bright and pure, so does the Sattvic thought shine clearly in the mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the beautiful metaphor of the autumn moon to describe the clarity of a pure mind. During the autumn season, the sky is clear of clouds, allowing the full moon to shine with its maximum brilliance and soothing light. Similarly, when a seeker's mind becomes free from the 'clouds' of desire and agitation, the light of Sattvic (pure) wisdom reflects perfectly within. This inner light brings peace and removes the darkness of ignorance.

🎯 Practical Application

Cultivating a calm mind allows for clear thinking. For example, when faced with a complex problem at work, taking a moment to clear your mind of stress helps you see the solution more clearly, much like a bright moon in a clear sky.

📌 Context

In this section of the Dnyaneshwari, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has attained mental stability and clarity through Sattva Guna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 85

जेणें अंतरीं सुख देखिलें । जो आत्मबोधें सुखावला । तोचि परब्रह्म जाहला । देहींच असतां ॥

जेणे अंतरीं सुख देखिलें । जो आत्मबोधें सुखावला । तोचि परब्रह्म जाहला । देहींच असतां ॥

"He who has seen happiness within, who is comforted by self-knowledge, he alone has become Parabrahma, while still in the body."

जेणें Pronoun
Jene
ज्याने
The one who
अंतरीं Noun
Antari
हृदयात किंवा मनात
Within the heart or mind
देखिलें Verb
Dekhile
पाहिले किंवा अनुभवले
Saw or experienced
आत्मबोधें Noun
Aatmabodhe
आत्मज्ञानाने
By self-knowledge
सुखावला Verb
Sukhavala
आनंदी झाला
Became happy
परब्रह्म Noun
Parabrahma
परमात्मा किंवा सर्वोच्च तत्व
The Supreme Reality
देहींच Noun
Dehicha
शरीरात असतानाच
While still in the body

💡 Meaning

One who has discovered happiness within and is satisfied by self-knowledge becomes the Supreme Reality even while residing in the body.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the concept of 'Jivanmukta'—one who is liberated while still living in the physical body. He emphasizes that true, everlasting happiness is not found in external objects but within one's own self. When an individual attains self-knowledge (Atma-bodha), their dependence on the material world for joy ceases. Such a person realizes their identity with Parabrahma (the Supreme Consciousness) even before the death of the physical body.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we often seek happiness in gadgets or social media validation. This verse teaches us to find contentment in our own growth and character. Example: A person who remains calm and happy through meditation, regardless of external chaos, practices this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person who has attained spiritual enlightenment and inner bliss.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 54

किं कर्म किमकर्मेति कवयोऽप्यत्र मोहिताः । तत्ते कर्म प्रवक्ष्यामि यज्ज्ञात्वा मोक्ष्यसेऽशुभात् ॥

म्हणौनि कर्माचें लक्षण । न कळेचि सज्ञान । जेथें मोह पावले जाण । कवीश्वरही ॥ ५४ ॥

"Therefore, the nature of action is not understood even by the wise; even great scholars are deluded here."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
लक्षण Noun
Lakshana
स्वरूप किंवा वैशिष्ट्य
Nature or Characteristic
सज्ञान Adjective
Sajnyana
ज्ञानी किंवा समजदार
Wise or Knowledgeable
मोह Noun
Moha
भ्रम किंवा गोंधळ
Delusion or Confusion
कवीश्वर Noun
Kavishvara
मोठे विद्वान किंवा पंडित
Great scholars or Sages

💡 Meaning

Therefore, the true nature of action is not understood even by the wise; even great scholars are deluded in this matter.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the complexity of understanding 'Karma'. Even the most learned scholars and sages find it difficult to distinguish between what truly constitutes an action and what is inaction. The outward appearance of an act does not define its karmic value; rather, it is the internal state of mind and the absence of ego that matters. Misunderstanding this leads to bondage, while true knowledge of action leads to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the intent behind your actions rather than just the physical task. For example, helping someone to show off is different from helping out of genuine compassion. Understanding this distinction helps in spiritual growth and mental peace.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the complexity of action (Karma) and inaction (Akarma) to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates upon in this Ovi.

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