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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 21

तंव तो अर्जुनु म्हणे कृष्णा । रथु दोन्ही सैन्यांमाझारीं आणा । जेथ हे उभे आहेत झुंझाणा । कुरुक्षेत्रीं ॥ २१ ॥

"Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing on the field of Kurukshetra.'"

अर्जुनु Noun
Arjunu
अर्जुन
Arjuna
म्हणे Verb
Mhane
म्हणाला
Said
रधु Noun
Rathu
रथ
Chariot
सैन्यांमाझारीं Noun
Sainyanmazari
सैन्यांच्या मध्ये
Between the armies
झुंझाणा Adjective
Zunzhana
युद्धासाठी
For the battle
कुरुक्षेत्रीं Noun
Kurukshetri
कुरुक्षेत्रावर
On Kurukshetra

💡 Meaning

Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing for battle on the field of Kurukshetra.'

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment when Arjuna, ready for battle, asks Lord Krishna to position his chariot between the two opposing armies. This request signifies the importance of strategic assessment. Before engaging in conflict, Arjuna wants to see who he is fighting against and understand the magnitude of the situation. It reflects a leader's need to survey the field before taking action.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major project or business venture, it is crucial to analyze the environment and the challenges involved. For example, a professional should research the market and competitors thoroughly before launching a new product.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna to place the chariot in the middle of the battlefield to observe the opposing forces.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 347

क्रोधाद्भवति सम्मोहः सम्मोहात्स्मृतिविभ्रमः । स्मृतिभ्रंशाद् बुद्धिनाशो बुद्धिनाशात्प्रणश्यति ॥

मग तया संमोहापासाव। उपजे स्मृतिभ्रंश पहा हो। जैसा पवनें दीपु मालवे। तैसा बोधु जाय॥

"Then from that delusion, loss of memory arises, behold! Just as a lamp is extinguished by the wind, so does wisdom depart."

संमोहापासाव Noun
saṃmohāpāsāva
मोहापासून
from delusion
उपजे Verb
upaje
निर्माण होते
arises
स्मृतिभ्रंश Noun
smṛtibhraṃśa
स्मरणशक्तीचा नाश
loss of memory/wisdom
पवनें Noun
pavanēṃ
वाऱ्याने
by wind
मालवे Verb
mālave
विझतो
extinguishes
बोधु Noun
bodhu
विवेक किंवा ज्ञान
wisdom or knowledge

💡 Meaning

From that delusion arises the loss of memory (wisdom). Just as a lamp is extinguished by the wind, so does spiritual knowledge vanish.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the destructive power of delusion (Sammoha) triggered by anger. He uses the metaphor of a lamp being extinguished by a gust of wind. Just as wind puts out a flame, leaving one in darkness, delusion destroys the 'Bodha' (spiritual wisdom or discernment). When a person is deluded, they lose their connection to past lessons and moral values (Smriti), leading to a total collapse of intellectual clarity and righteous action.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we are overwhelmed by emotions like anger, we often forget our values and make poor choices. For example, in a heated argument, one might say something hurtful that they later regret because their 'wisdom' was temporarily extinguished by the 'wind' of emotion.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the psychological chain reaction where anger leads to delusion and the eventual loss of wisdom.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 128

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

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and the prescribed duties excellently, by renouncing the desire for the fruits."

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

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform appropriate actions and prescribed duties excellently, giving up the desire for their fruits.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of performing 'Vihit Karma' (ordained duties) and 'Uchit Karma' (appropriate actions). The core teaching is to act with excellence ('Uttam') while completely renouncing the desire for the fruits of those actions ('Phalasha Sanduni'). This alignment with duty without egoistic attachment leads to spiritual liberation and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work and solving problems effectively, rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty without attachment to the results, following the path of Karma Yoga.

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