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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 13

तंव तो कुरुवृद्धु पितामहू । जो प्रतापाचा अर्कु प्रदीप्तु । तेणें सिंहनादु केला अद्‍भुतु । शंखु पूरूनि ॥ १३ ॥

"Then the aged grandsire of the Kuru race, the glorious patriarch, blew his conch, roaring like a lion, to hearten Duryodhana."

कुरुवृद्धु Noun
Kuruvruddhu
कुरुवंशातील ज्येष्ठ
Eldest of the Kuru dynasty
पितामहू Noun
Pitamahu
आजोबा (भीष्म)
Grandsire
अर्कु Noun
Arku
सूर्य
Sun
प्रदीप्तु Adjective
Pradiptu
तेजस्वी किंवा प्रकाशमान
Radiant or brilliant
सिंहनादु Noun
Simhanadu
सिंहाची गर्जना
Lion's roar
पूरूनि Verb
Puruni
फुंकून (शंख वाजवून)
Having blown

💡 Meaning

Then the eldest of the Kuru dynasty, Grandsire Bhishma, who is as brilliant as the sun in valor, blew his conch shell and made a thunderous roar like a lion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the majestic presence of Bhishma Pitamaha. By comparing him to a 'radiant sun' (Pratapacha Arku), the poet emphasizes that Bhishma's glory was unmatched. The 'lion's roar' refers to the powerful sound of his conch, symbolizing his authority and the formal commencement of the war. It reflects the psychological aspect of warfare where a leader's confidence boosts the morale of the entire army.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us the importance of a strong start. When leading a team or beginning a project, one's initial actions should be filled with confidence and clarity to inspire others, much like Bhishma's roar inspired the Kaurava army.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the moment when Bhishma Pitamaha initiates the battle cry to encourage Duryodhana.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 190

म्हणौनि संशयापरौते । कांहींचि पाप नाहीं एथें । हा विनाशाची वाटे । सुवावयासी ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin greater than doubt; it is the very path to destruction."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoṇi
म्हणून
Therefore
संशयापरौते Noun
Saṁśayāparautē
संशयापेक्षा
Than doubt
पाप Noun
Pāpa
पाप / दोष
Sin
विनाशाची Noun
Vināśācī
नाशाची
Of destruction
वाटे Noun
Vāṭē
मार्ग / रस्ता
Path
सुवावयासी Verb
Suvāvayāsī
नेण्यासाठी
To lead into

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin greater than doubt in this world; it is a path that leads one to destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that doubt is the most significant impediment to spiritual and worldly success. He characterizes doubt as a 'sin' because it paralyzes action and clouds the intellect. Just as a wrong path leads a traveler to a dead end or a fall, doubt leads an individual toward total destruction. It erodes faith and prevents the seeker from attaining the ultimate truth. Therefore, one must overcome doubt through knowledge and conviction.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, doubting your own potential or your goals prevents success. For example, if a student constantly doubts their preparation despite hard work, the lack of confidence will likely lead to poor performance during exams.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt in the path of self-realization.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 109

तो कर्मामाजीं असतां । कर्माचिया अवस्था । न लिंपे सर्वथा । जैसा सूर्य जळीं ॥

"Though he is engaged in actions, he is not touched by the states of action, just as the sun is not affected by the water."

कर्मामाजीं Noun
karmāmājīṃ
कर्मामध्ये
in the midst of actions
अवस्था Noun
avasthā
स्थिती किंवा परिणाम
states or conditions
न लिंपे Verb
na limpe
लिप्त होत नाही
is not affected or smeared
सर्वथा Adverb
sarvathā
पूर्णपणे
entirely
जळीं Noun
jaḷīṃ
पाण्यामध्ये
in the water

💡 Meaning

Even while being in the midst of actions, he is never touched by the conditions of those actions, just as the sun is not affected by the water it reflects in.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses a beautiful analogy of the sun and its reflection. Just as the sun's reflection appears in the water, but the sun itself remains untouched by the water's wetness or movement, a person who has attained self-knowledge performs all worldly duties without being affected by them. Their physical body is engaged in action, but their consciousness remains anchored in the supreme self, ensuring that the results of actions (karma) do not bind them.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your duties with dedication but without emotional attachment to the outcome. Example: A student should study for the sake of learning, without being paralyzed by the fear of exam results.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a realized soul remains untouched by the bonds of karma despite being active in the world.

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