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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 258

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें लोकीं प्रमाण मानिजे। आणि तेणेंचि मार्गें चालिजे। साधारणेंही॥

"Therefore, whatever the capable ones do, the world accepts as authority; and common people also walk by that very path."

समर्थें Noun
samarthē̃
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
by the capable or great person
प्रमाण Noun
pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
standard or authority
मार्गें Noun
mārgē̃
रस्त्याने किंवा पद्धतीने
by the path or way
साधारणेंही Noun
sādhāraṇē̃hī
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
even by common people
कीजे Verb
kījē
केले जाते
is done
मानिजे Verb
mānijē
मानले जाते
is accepted

💡 Meaning

Whatever a capable person does is accepted as a standard by the world, and common people follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the actions of leaders or wise individuals serve as a benchmark for the rest of society. Whatever a great person does, common people accept it as the standard (Pramana) and follow that same path. This highlights the immense social responsibility of those in positions of influence; their behavior dictates the moral fabric of the community. It aligns with the Bhagavad Gita's teaching that the world follows the lead of the best among men.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices punctuality and ethical decision-making, the employees naturally adopt these values. Leaders must lead by example to inspire positive change.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the conduct of great leaders sets a precedent for the entire society.

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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. 2, Verse 233

नैनं छिन्दन्ति शस्त्राणि नैनं दहति पावकः । न चैनं क्लेदयन्त्यापो न शोषयति मारुतः ॥

हें शस्त्रें न तोडवे । पावकें न जळवे । पाणी न विरवे । शोषू न शके ॥ २३३ ॥

"Weapons cannot cut it, fire cannot burn it, water cannot wet it, and wind cannot dry it."

शस्त्रें Noun
shastren
शस्त्रांनी
by weapons
तोडवे Verb
todave
तुकडे करता येणे
can be cut
पावकें Noun
pavaken
अग्नीने
by fire
जळवे Verb
jalave
जाळता येणे
can be burnt
विरवे Verb
virave
विरघळणे किंवा भिजणे
can be dissolved or wetted
शोषू Verb
shoshu
कोरडे करणे किंवा शोषून घेणे
can be dried

💡 Meaning

This soul cannot be cut by weapons, cannot be burnt by fire, cannot be dissolved by water, and cannot be dried by the wind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the absolute immunity of the Atman (Soul) against the physical elements. He explains that the soul is beyond the reach of the four primary elements: Earth (represented by weapons), Fire, Water, and Air. While physical matter can be divided, burnt, dissolved, or dried, the soul remains untouched and eternal. This serves as a foundational teaching in Sankhya Yoga to help the seeker distinguish between the perishable physical body and the imperishable spiritual self.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this wisdom to overcome the fear of physical harm or loss. For example, when facing a health crisis, remind yourself that while the body undergoes changes, your inner consciousness remains constant and unharmed.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the indestructible nature of the soul to Arjuna, and Saint Dnyaneshwar provides a poetic commentary on this eternal truth.

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