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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 256

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे। तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे। सामान्येंही॥

"Therefore, whatever a great man does, that very thing other men also do; whatever standard he sets up, the common people follow the same."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
करतात
Does / Performs
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणले जाते
Is practiced / followed
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Samanyehi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever they establish as a standard, common people accept and practice it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the psychological truth that society looks up to its leaders. Whatever a 'Samartha' (a capable, wise, or influential person) does, it becomes a benchmark for others. Common people tend to imitate the actions of those they respect rather than following abstract theories. Therefore, the standard of behavior set by the elite or the wise becomes the social norm. This places a heavy moral responsibility on leaders to act righteously, as their lifestyle serves as a silent teaching for the masses.

🎯 Practical Application

This principle is vital in leadership and parenting. For example, if a manager in a company is punctual and ethical, the employees naturally adopt those values. Leading by example is more effective than giving instructions.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of a leader or a wise person set a precedent for the rest of society.

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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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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 306

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांसीं नित्य निग्रहो । आणि विषयांवरी जयाचा जयो । तोचि जाणावा ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who has constant control over his senses and who has conquered the sense-objects; know him to be so."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धीचा
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांसीं Noun
Indriyansi
इंद्रियांवर
Over the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
संयम किंवा ताबा
Control or restraint
विषयांवरी Noun
Vishayanvari
विषयांवर (भोगवस्तूंवर)
Over sense objects
जयो Noun
Jayo
विजय
Victory
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know him alone to be of steady wisdom, who has constant control over his senses and has conquered the sense-objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom) as an individual who has achieved complete mastery over their senses. True spiritual stability is not merely theoretical; it is the practical ability to remain unaffected by the pull of external sensory objects. By conquering the constant demands of the senses, one attains a state of mental equilibrium that is the hallmark of enlightenment.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing sense control can mean choosing a healthy lifestyle over temporary cravings or staying focused on long-term goals despite distractions like social media.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the ultimate sign of a person who has attained steady wisdom through sense control.

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