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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 98

म्हणोनि विषय हे सर्वथा । न भजावे पांडुसुता । जे दुःखमूळ अनंता । व्याधी येणे ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not indulge in these sensory objects at all; for they are the root of infinite misery and the cause of ailments."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sensory objects/pleasures
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कधीही
In every way / Always
भजावे Verb
Bhajave
सेवन करावे / आसक्ती धरावी
To indulge or worship
दुःखमूळ Noun
Dukhamula
दुःखाचे मूळ
Root of suffering
व्याधी Noun
Vyadhi
रोग किंवा आजार
Disease or ailment

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not indulge in sensory pleasures at all, as they are the root of infinite sorrow and the source of all ailments.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar warns that sensory pleasures are the root cause of endless suffering and spiritual diseases. While they may seem attractive initially, they lead to a cycle of attachment and pain. A seeker of truth should avoid being consumed by these temporary gratifications to achieve lasting peace and avoid the 'diseases' of worldly existence.

🎯 Practical Application

Excessive use of digital entertainment or unhealthy habits provides instant gratification but leads to long-term mental and physical health issues. Practicing moderation is the key to a healthy life.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the fleeting and painful nature of sensory pleasures to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 261

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें इतरींही प्रमाण मानिजे। मग तयाचि मार्गा येइजे। साधारणेंही॥

"Therefore, whatever the powerful do, that is accepted as authority by others; then commoners also follow that very path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा थोर व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
Kījē
केले जाते
Is done
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
साधारणेंही Noun
Sādhāraṇēṃhī
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great or powerful person does, others accept that as a standard; then common people also follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the psychological and social truth that common people tend to emulate the behavior of those they perceive as superior or powerful. Whatever standards are set by the actions of great men, the world follows. This places a heavy moral burden on leaders, parents, and teachers to act with integrity, as their lifestyle becomes the 'standard' for others. It mirrors the Bhagavad Gita's concept of 'Yad yad acharati shreshthas', highlighting that social order is maintained when those at the top lead by virtuous example.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices transparency and honesty, the employees naturally adopt these values. For example, if a teacher is always punctual, the students learn the value of time without being told.

📌 Context

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains how the actions of great leaders set a precedent for the common masses to follow.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 253

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्यलोकीं ॥ २५३ ॥

"Therefore, whatever the capable ones do, the same is practiced by others; then the common people accept that very thing as the standard."

समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरण करावे किंवा पाळावे
Should be practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यलोकीं Noun
Samanyaloki
सामान्य माणसांकडून
By common people
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great person does, others follow that same path. Common people accept their actions as the standard or authority.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the psychological truth that the masses look up to and emulate the behavior of those they consider superior or capable. A 'Samartha' (a person of influence or wisdom) sets the benchmark for social conduct. If a leader acts with integrity, it becomes the 'Praman' (standard) for the rest of society. This places a heavy moral responsibility on leaders, teachers, and elders to act righteously, as their life becomes a template for others to follow.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a CEO demonstrates ethical behavior and hard work, the employees naturally adopt those values. For example, a leader's punctuality inspires the entire team to be on time.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social impact of a leader's actions on the common masses.

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