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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 16

म्हणोनि जो हा ऐसा । न भजेचि गा मानसा । तो पापराशी भरंवसा । जाणावा पैं ॥ १६ ॥

"Therefore, he who does not follow this (path of duty) in his mind, know him for certain to be a heap of sins."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
भजेचि Verb
Bhajechi
अनुसरण करणे / भजणे
Follows or practices
मानसा Noun
Manasa
मनात
In the mind
पापराशी Noun
Paparashi
पापाचा ढीग
Heap of sins
भरंवसा Adverb
Bharavasa
खात्रीने / नक्कीच
Certainly
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा / समजावा
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who does not follow this path of duty in their mind should be known for certain as a heap of sins.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the necessity of performing one's 'Swadharma' (prescribed duty). He posits that the universe is a reciprocal system where every being must contribute through action. A person who enjoys the resources of the world but refuses to perform their duties in return is described as an embodiment of sin. Their life is considered futile because they disrupt the harmony of the cosmic order (Yajna).

🎯 Practical Application

One should fulfill their professional and social responsibilities without evasion. For example, taking a salary but intentionally avoiding work is a modern equivalent of being a 'burden' on the system as described in this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the spiritual and social consequences for those who ignore their natural duties and the cosmic cycle of action.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 40

जैसा कवणु एकु आंधळा । न ओळखे दीपाचा कळा । तैसा अज्ञानाचा जिव्हाळा । जयापासीं ॥

"As a blind man does not recognize the light of a lamp, so is he who is full of ignorance."

जैसा Adverb
Jaisa
ज्याप्रमाणे
Just as
आंधळा Noun
Andhala
अंध व्यक्ती
Blind person
ओळखे Verb
Olakhe
ओळखणे / समजणे
Recognizes
दीपाचा Noun
Dipacha
दिव्याचा
Of the lamp
कळा Noun
Kala
प्रकाश / तेज
Brilliance / Light
अज्ञानाचा Noun
Ajnanacha
अज्ञानाचा
Of ignorance
जिव्हाळा Noun
Jivhala
साठा / प्रेम / केंद्र
Core / Affection / Store

💡 Meaning

Just as a blind person cannot recognize the brilliance of a lamp, similarly, one who possesses a deep-seated ignorance cannot perceive the truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar employs a powerful metaphor: a blind person and a lamp. Just as physical blindness prevents one from seeing physical light, spiritual ignorance (Ajnana) prevents the soul from seeing the light of the Self (Atman). The 'Jivhala' or the core of ignorance makes a person indifferent to the truth, leading to a life of confusion. Only by removing this ignorance can the light of wisdom be perceived.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, being 'blinded' by ego or prejudice prevents us from seeing the truth in a situation. For instance, if you believe you know everything, you stop learning, effectively remaining in the dark despite being surrounded by knowledge.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the condition of an ignorant person who cannot perceive spiritual truth.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 15

तंव तो पंचजन्य ऋषीकेशीं । देवदत्त धनंजयापाशीं । पौंड्र तो महाहृषी । भीमसेनें फुंकिला ॥ १५ ॥

"Then Hrishikesha (Krishna) blew the Panchajanya, Dhananjaya (Arjuna) blew the Devadatta, and Bhima of terrible deeds blew the great conch Paundra."

ऋषीकेशीं Noun
Hrishikeshi
श्रीकृष्ण (इंद्रियांचा स्वामी)
Lord Krishna (Master of senses)
धनंजयापाशीं Noun
Dhananjayapashi
अर्जुनाकडे
With Arjuna
फुंकिला Verb
Phunkila
वाजवला
Blew/Sounded
महाहृषी Adjective
Mahahrushi
मोठा पराक्रमी
Greatly powerful
पंचजन्य Noun
Panchajanya
श्रीकृष्णाच्या शंखाचे नाव
Name of Krishna's conch

💡 Meaning

Then Lord Krishna blew the Panchajanya conch, Arjuna blew the Devadatta, and the mighty Bhima blew the great Paundra conch.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the moments before the battle. Lord Krishna sounds His conch 'Panchajanya', Arjuna sounds 'Devadatta', and the mighty Bhima sounds his great conch 'Paundra'. This symbolizes the readiness and the righteous roar of the Pandavas against the Kauravas, marking the beginning of a war for justice.

🎯 Practical Application

Start any significant task with a clear declaration of intent and confidence, signaling your readiness to face challenges with full strength.

📌 Context

Description of the blowing of conch shells by the Pandava warriors at the start of the Kurukshetra war.

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