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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 36

अपि चेदसि पापेभ्यः सर्वेभ्यः पापकृत्तमः। सर्वं ज्ञानप्लवेनैव वृजिनं सन्तरिष्यसि॥

जरी कल्मषाचा सागरु। तूं होसी कीं अपारु। तरी हा ज्ञानप्लवु थोरु। तरविजे गा॥

"Even if you are the most sinful of all sinners, you will cross the ocean of miseries by the boat of knowledge."

कल्मषाचा Noun
Kalmashāchā
पापाचा
of sin
सागरु Noun
Sāgaru
समुद्र
ocean
अपारु Adjective
Apāru
अथांग किंवा खूप मोठा
limitless or vast
ज्ञानप्लवु Noun
Jñānaplavu
ज्ञानाची नौका
boat of knowledge
थोरु Adjective
Thoru
मोठा किंवा महान
great or large
तरविजे Verb
Taravije
तारून नेईल
will carry across

💡 Meaning

Even if you are the most sinful of all sinners, you shall cross over all sin by the raft of knowledge alone.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that no matter how deep one is immersed in the ocean of sins or past mistakes, the 'boat of knowledge' (Jnana-plava) is powerful enough to carry one across. Knowledge purifies the intellect and dissolves the ego-driven actions of the past, leading to liberation. It suggests that ignorance is the root of sin, and once light (knowledge) enters, the darkness (sin) must vanish.

🎯 Practical Application

Instead of dwelling on past mistakes or feeling guilty, focus on gaining the right understanding to correct your path. Example: If a person has lived a life of bad habits, acquiring the knowledge of health and discipline acts as the 'boat' to lead them to a better life.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the power of spiritual knowledge to Arjuna, and Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on how knowledge acts as a savior even for the greatest sinners.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 72

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

तोचि मनुष्यांतू जाण । सकळ कर्माचा निधान । तोचि योगयुक्तु पावन । कृतकृत्यु तो ॥

"Know him alone to be wise among men; he is the storehouse of all actions; he is the holy one joined in Yoga, and he has fulfilled his life's purpose."

मनुष्यांतू Noun
Manushyantu
माणसांमध्ये
Among humans
निधान Noun
Nidhan
साठा किंवा स्थान
Repository or treasure
योगयुक्तु Adjective
Yogayuktu
योगाने युक्त असलेला
United in Yoga
पावन Adjective
Pavan
पवित्र
Holy or pure
कृतकृत्यु Adjective
Krutakrutyu
ज्याचे कार्य पूर्ण झाले आहे असा
One who has fulfilled his purpose

💡 Meaning

He is the wise one among men, the repository of all actions, the holy one united in Yoga, and the one who has accomplished everything.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets that a person who realizes the soul is a non-doer even while the body performs actions, and understands that even physical stillness can be 'action' if the ego remains, is truly wise. Such a person is liberated from the cycle of cause and effect. They perform all duties with a sense of detachment, making them a 'Krutakrutyu'—one who has achieved the ultimate goal of human life.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice 'selfless action' in your career or studies. Focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over the rewards or feeding your ego, which leads to mental peace and success.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a wise person who understands the true nature of action and inaction as taught by Lord Krishna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 215

म्हणोनि जे जे उचित। आणि ज्यासी जे विहित। तेणे तेचि करावे अहेत। मन देऊनि॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and whatever is prescribed as duty, one should perform that very task without any selfish motive, giving it one's full mind."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Uchita
योग्य
Appropriate
विहित Adjective
Vihita
कर्तव्य किंवा शास्त्रसंमत
Prescribed duty
अहेत Adjective
Aheta
हेतू नसलेले किंवा निस्वार्थ
Without motive or selfless
करावे Verb
Karave
करावे
Should do

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever is appropriate and whatever is one's duty, one should perform it selflessly and with full concentration.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the practice of Nishkama Karma (selfless action). He suggests that one must identify what is appropriate (Uchita) and what is one's prescribed duty (Vihita) based on their position in life. The key is to perform these actions 'Ahet'—without any selfish motive or craving for the end result. By dedicating one's mind entirely to the task at hand, the action becomes a form of worship and leads to spiritual growth.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus, an employee should focus on performing their current responsibilities with excellence and integrity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how an individual should perform their duties in the world without attachment.

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