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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

3 verses 📿 All Granths

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 26

जेथ अविद्या हेचि समिधा । करूनि बुद्धीचिया प्रबोधा । प्रज्वळिला सुमेधा । ज्ञानाग्नि जो ॥

"Where ignorance is the fuel, and through the awakening of the intellect, the fire of knowledge is kindled."

अविद्या Noun

Avidya

अज्ञान

Ignorance

समिधा Noun

Samidha

यज्ञासाठी लागणारे लाकूड

Sacrificial fuel/wood

प्रबोधा Noun

Prabodha

जागृती किंवा बोध

Awakening or enlightenment

प्रज्वळिला Verb

Prajwalila

पेटवला किंवा प्रदीप्त केला

Ignited or kindled

सुमेधा Adjective

Sumedha

उत्तम बुद्धी असलेला

Wise or one with good intellect

ज्ञानाग्नि Noun

Jnanagni

ज्ञानाचा अग्नी

Fire of knowledge

💡 Meaning

Where ignorance itself is treated as the sacrificial fuel, and by awakening the intellect, the fire of knowledge is ignited.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the internal process of spiritual enlightenment using the metaphor of a ritual sacrifice (Yajna). He suggests that 'Avidya' (ignorance) is not something to be merely discarded but used as the very fuel (Samidha) to ignite the fire of knowledge. When the seeker's intellect is awakened through discrimination and focus, the resulting 'Jnanagni' (fire of knowledge) consumes all ignorance, leading to a state of pure consciousness.

🎯 Practical Application

Transform your lack of understanding into a catalyst for learning. Example: Instead of being frustrated by a complex problem, use that 'ignorance' as a reason to research, study, and eventually master the subject.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the concept of 'Jnana Yajna' (Sacrifice of Knowledge) where ignorance is offered as fuel to the fire of wisdom.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 53

एषा तेऽभिहिता सांख्ये बुद्धिर्योगे त्विमां शृणु । बुद्ध्या युक्तो यया पार्थ कर्मबन्धं प्रहास्यसि ॥

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । जरी या कर्माचिया बंधना । बिहेशी तरी या ज्ञाना- । कडे येईं ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, if you fear the bondage of these actions, then turn towards this knowledge."

म्हणोनि Adverb

Mhanoni

म्हणून

Therefore

अर्जुना Noun

Arjuna

अर्जुना

Arjuna

कर्माचिया Noun

Karmachiya

कर्माच्या

Of actions

बंधना Noun

Bandhana

बंधनाला

Bondage

बिहेशी Verb

Biheshi

घाबरतोस

Fear

ज्ञानाकडे Noun

Jnanakade

ज्ञानाकडे

Towards knowledge

💡 Meaning

Therefore Arjuna, if you fear the bondage of karma, then embrace this knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the fear of consequences often paralyzes an individual. By shifting focus from the fruit of action to the wisdom of the self, one can perform duties without being bound by karma. This 'Buddhi Yoga' is the key to spiritual freedom while living in the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work and learning rather than just the promotion or salary. This reduces anxiety and improves performance.

📌 Context

Krishna advises Arjuna to adopt the path of wisdom to avoid the entrapment of karmic results.

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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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