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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 148

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि फिटे । आणि संशयाची झाडणी होय । मग आत्मस्वरूपीं निधडे । बुद्धी राहे ॥ १४८ ॥

"Therefore, ignorance is removed and doubts are cleared; then the intellect stays firm in the Self."

अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajñānāpāsoni
अज्ञानापासून
from ignorance
फिटे Verb
phiṭe
नाहीसे होते / सुटका होते
is dispelled / cleared
संशयाची Noun
saṁśayācī
शंकेची
of doubt
झाडणी Noun
jhāḍaṇī
निवारण / स्वच्छता
clearing / removal
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
ātmasvarūpīṁ
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात
in the nature of the Self
निधडे Adverb
nidhaḍe
निश्चलपणे / धैर्याने
firmly / steadily
बुद्धी Noun
buddhī
विचारशक्ती
intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, ignorance is dispelled and doubts are cleared away; then the intellect remains firmly established in the nature of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the fruit of spiritual wisdom. When a seeker attains true knowledge, the veil of ignorance is lifted. All doubts that previously clouded the mind are completely swept away. Consequently, the intellect, which was once wavering and confused, becomes firmly and resolutely established in the realization of the Self (Atman). This state of unwavering focus is the hallmark of a realized soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, once we gain complete clarity on a subject, our confusion ends. For example, once a student understands the core logic of a complex problem, their hesitation disappears and they act with certainty.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the ultimate result of attaining spiritual knowledge and the removal of doubts.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 151

म्हणौनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥

"Therefore, perform those actions which are appropriate and those duties which are prescribed, practicing them excellently by renouncing the desire for fruit."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य / उचित
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / विहित
Prescribed
आचरावे Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे
Should practice
फळाशा Noun
Phalasha
फळाची आशा
Desire for results
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
सोडून / त्याग करून
Renouncing

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform only those actions which are appropriate and righteous, doing them excellently while giving up the desire for results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one should perform actions that are both appropriate (Uchita) and righteous (Vihita). The essence of this teaching is to perform one's duties with excellence but without any attachment to the fruits of those actions. By abandoning 'Phalasha' (the craving for results), the individual remains free from the psychological burden of success or failure, allowing the action to become a path toward spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional environment, focus on delivering high-quality work as your primary responsibility rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus. This focus on duty leads to excellence and mental peace.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the practical application of Nishkama Karma (selfless action) as taught by Lord Krishna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 10

स एवायं मया तेऽद्य योगः प्रोक्तः पुरातनः । भक्तोऽसि मे सखा चेति रहस्यं ह्येतदुत्तमम् ॥

कारण तूं माझा भक्तु । आणि सखाही अत्यंतु । म्हणोनि हा गूढार्थु । सांगावा लागला ॥

"Because you are My devotee and also a very dear friend, I have revealed this supreme secret to you."

भक्तु Noun
bhaktu
भक्त
devotee
सखा Noun
sakha
मित्र
friend
अत्यंतु Adjective
atyantu
अतिशय किंवा खूप
extremely or very
गूढार्थु Noun
gudharthu
गुप्त रहस्य
hidden secret
सांगावा Verb
sangava
सांगणे
to tell
म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore

💡 Meaning

Because you are My devotee and My very dear friend, I have had to tell you this supreme secret.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Lord Krishna explains that the ancient Yoga, which had been lost over time, is being revealed to Arjuna again. The qualification for receiving this secret knowledge is not just intellectual capacity, but the bond of devotion and friendship that Arjuna shares with the Lord. It signifies that spiritual truths are best understood through a relationship of love, trust, and surrender to the Divine.

🎯 Practical Application

In our professional or personal growth, being dedicated to our craft and maintaining a humble, open relationship with our mentors allows us to access deeper wisdom. For instance, a loyal apprentice often learns the 'secrets' of a trade because of their sincerity and closeness to the master.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna why He is revealing the supreme secret of Yoga to him, emphasizing their relationship of devotion and friendship.

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