🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the setting of the Great War. Kurukshetra is referred to as 'Dharmakshetra' (the field of righteousness), signifying that the conflict is not merely physical but a moral struggle between good and evil. The term 'Ubhaya Dala' refers to the two armies—the Pandavas and the Kauravas—who have assembled at this sacred site. This sets the stage for the divine discourse of the Bhagavad Gita within the Dnyaneshwari.

Think of your mind as Kurukshetra whenever you face a moral dilemma. Always choose the path of 'Dharma' or integrity. For example, choosing to work hard instead of taking a shortcut is like winning a battle on your own field of righteousness.

Sanjaya describes the gathering of the two opposing armies on the sacred field of Kurukshetra to King Dhritarashtra.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar articulates Krishna's final push to Arjuna to overcome his hesitation. The term 'Jhakavije' suggests that Arjuna is being deceived by his own emotions and false sense of attachment. Krishna advises him that 'Chinta' (worry) is an obstacle to 'Dharma' (duty). By telling him to fight 'quickly', Krishna emphasizes that once the truth of the soul is understood, there should be no delay in taking righteous action. It is a call to move from paralysis of analysis to decisive action.

When faced with a difficult decision or a daunting task, one should stop overthinking and focus on the immediate duty. Example: A student feeling overwhelmed by exams should stop worrying about the results and start studying diligently.

Lord Krishna urges Arjuna to abandon his mental confusion and perform his righteous duty as a warrior.

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the mechanics of perception. He compares the senses to 'gates' (Dware). The mind reaches out to the external world (Vishaya) through these gates. This outward flow is called 'Pravrutti'. For a seeker of truth, understanding this mechanism is crucial to prevent the mind from being enslaved by external stimuli. It is the first step toward achieving the state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) by recognizing how the senses naturally gravitate towards their objects.

When you feel a sudden urge to check your phone after hearing a notification, recognize that your 'ear-gate' has let in a 'sound-object' which is now driving your 'tendency'. By being aware of this process, you can choose to stay focused on your current task.

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the mechanism of how the senses interact with external objects and create worldly tendencies.