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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 95

जेथ हे संसारचित्र उमटे। तो मनोरूपु पटु फाटे। तेथ मग आपैसाचि फिटे। आभासु हा॥

"Where this picture of the world appears, that canvas in the form of the mind is torn; then this illusion automatically disappears."

संसारचित्र Noun
Samsarachitra
संसाराचे चित्र
Picture of the worldly existence
उमटे Verb
Umate
दिसते किंवा प्रकट होते
Appears or manifests
मनोरूपु Adjective
Manorupu
मनाच्या स्वरूपाचे
In the form of the mind
पटु Noun
Patu
कापड किंवा पडदा
Cloth or canvas
फाटे Verb
Phate
फाटते किंवा नष्ट होते
Tears or dissolves
आपैसाचि Adverb
Apaisachi
आपोआप
Automatically
आभासु Noun
Abhasu
भ्रम किंवा भास
Illusion or appearance

💡 Meaning

When the canvas of the mind, upon which the picture of the world is painted, is torn, the illusion of this world automatically vanishes.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this profound Ovi, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj uses the metaphor of a canvas (patu). He posits that the entire perceived universe is like a painting (samsarachitra) drawn upon the fabric of the mind. The existence of the world as we know it is contingent upon the mind's projections. When, through spiritual awakening, the mind itself is transcended or 'torn,' the illusory painting of the world naturally dissolves. This points to the Vedantic truth that the world is a mental construct and liberation involves transcending the egoic mind.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize that most of our stress and anxiety are mental projections rather than objective realities. By practicing meditation and detachment, we can 'tear' the fabric of negative thoughts, making the 'picture' of our problems disappear. Example: A student's fear of failure is a mental image; once they focus on the present action, the fear dissolves.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the illusion of the material world is dependent on the existence of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 275

जैसा पूर्ण सरितां-भरीं । समुद्रु न चळे थोंकु ही न करी । तैसा काम-प्रवेशु अंतरीं । क्षोभु न संपादी ॥

"As the ocean, though filled with the waters of all rivers, remains steady and does not overflow, so does the man into whose heart all desires enter without causing any agitation."

सरितां-भरीं Noun
saritāṃ-bharīṃ
नद्यांच्या प्रवाहाने
by the flow of rivers
समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर
ocean
थोंकु Noun
thoṃku
मर्यादा सोडणे
overflowing or agitation
काम-प्रवेशु Noun
kāma-praveśu
इच्छांचा शिरकाव
entry of desires
क्षोभु Noun
kṣobhu
अस्वस्थता किंवा विकार
agitation or disturbance
संपादी Verb
saṃpādī
निर्माण करणे
produces or achieves

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not overflow despite being filled by rivers, a person whose mind remains calm despite the entry of desires is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj illustrates the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and does not overflow despite being filled by numerous rivers from all sides, a wise person remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external sensory objects enter their mind. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain composure like the ocean when faced with criticism or stress. For example, staying calm during a high-pressure meeting instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a realized soul using the metaphor of an ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 135

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे। तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे। सामान्यलोकीं॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the great, that very thing is performed by others; whatever they accept as authority, the common people follow."

समर्थें Noun
samarthēṃ
श्रेष्ठ माणसाने
by the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
anuṣṭhijē
आचरणात आणावे
should be practiced
प्रमाण Noun
pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा नियम
standard or authority
सामान्यलोकीं Noun
sāmānyalōkīṃ
सर्वसामान्य लोकांनी
by common people
कीजे Verb
kījē
करावे
to do or perform

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever standards they set, the common people accept as the norm.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that the actions of great leaders or wise individuals serve as a blueprint for the masses. If the 'Samartha' (capable/wise) performs righteous actions, the common people follow suit. This verse highlights the social responsibility of the enlightened to lead by example rather than just preaching. It aligns with the principle that 'action speaks louder than words'.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO follows ethical practices and punctuality, the employees naturally adopt those values. Leading by example is more effective than giving instructions.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna through Dnyaneshwar's commentary why a wise person must continue to perform actions to set an example for society.

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