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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 238

तस्मादुत्तिष्ठ कौन्तेय युद्धाय कृतनिश्चयः ॥

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविली सांडीं चिंता । धनुष्य घेऊनि हातां । सिद्ध होईं ॥ २३८ ॥

"Therefore, now leave aside this delusive worry; taking the bow in your hands, be prepared."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविली Adjective
Zhakavili
फसवणारी किंवा व्यर्थ
Delusive or vain
सांडीं Verb
Sandi
त्याग कर किंवा सोडून दे
Abandon or discard
चिंता Noun
Chinta
काळजी
Anxiety or worry
धनुष्य Noun
Dhanushya
धनुष्य (कर्तव्याचे प्रतीक)
Bow (symbol of duty)
सिद्ध Adjective
Siddha
तयार
Ready or prepared

💡 Meaning

Therefore, now discard this delusive anxiety; taking the bow in your hands, be ready for action.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's call to action. He describes Arjuna's worry as 'delusive' (Zhakavili), meaning it is an illusion that prevents him from seeing his true path. The instruction to 'take the bow' is a metaphor for embracing one's destiny and responsibilities without hesitation. It emphasizes that once the path of righteousness is identified, one must stop overthinking and start acting.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when we are paralyzed by the fear of failure or complexity of a task, we should stop worrying and take the first practical step toward our goal. Example: Instead of worrying about a difficult project, start by organizing your tools and beginning the first task.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna urges Arjuna to abandon his mental confusion and prepare for the battle of righteousness.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 27

तान्समीक्ष्य स कौन्तेयः सर्वान्बन्धूनवस्थितान् । कृपया परयाविष्टो विषीदन्निदमब्रवीत् ॥

तैसेचि भीष्म द्रोण प्रमुख । जे सकळही भूपालक । आणि तेही सकळ आप्त लोक । देखिले तेणें ॥

"Similarly, he saw Bhishma, Drona, and all the kings, as well as all his relatives."

भीष्म Noun
Bhishma
पितामह भीष्म
Grandfather Bhishma
द्रोण Noun
Drona
गुरु द्रोणाचार्य
Teacher Drona
प्रमुख Adjective
Pramukh
मुख्य किंवा श्रेष्ठ
Chief or prominent
भूपालक Noun
Bhupalak
पृथ्वीचे पालन करणारे (राजे)
Kings or rulers
आप्त Noun
Aapta
नातेवाईक किंवा जवळचे लोक
Relatives or kinsmen
देखिले Verb
Dekhile
पाहिले
Saw

💡 Meaning

In the same way, Arjuna saw Bhishma, Drona, and all the other kings and relatives standing there.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the moment of Arjuna's emotional breakdown. As Arjuna looks at the Kaurava army, he doesn't see enemies to be conquered, but rather his grandfather Bhishma, his preceptor Drona, and other kings who were his kith and kin. This realization shifts the context of the battle from a political struggle to a personal tragedy for Arjuna, as he grapples with the idea of killing those he respects and loves.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, one must often separate personal relationships from duty. For example, a manager must evaluate a friend's performance objectively without letting personal bias interfere with professional standards.

📌 Context

Arjuna surveys the battlefield and recognizes his elders and relatives in the opposing army, leading to emotional distress.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 130

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । जो अंतःकरणें निकें । निवांत होऊनि ठाके । आत्मस्वरूपीं ॥ १३० ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who is pure in heart and stays peacefully in the self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
अंतःकरणें Noun
Antahkarane
मनाने किंवा हृदयाने
By heart or mind
निकें Adjective
Nike
शुद्ध किंवा चांगले
Pure or good
निवांत Adjective
Nivanta
शांत
Peaceful
ठाके Verb
Thake
राहतो किंवा स्थिर होतो
Stays or becomes steady
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
Atmaswarupi
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात
In one's own self

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who becomes pure in heart and remains peacefully established in his own self is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person whose heart is pure and free from worldly desires finds absolute peace within the self. Such a person remains undisturbed by external circumstances, anchored in their true nature. This state of being 'Nivanta' (peaceful) in the 'Atmaswarupa' (self) is the mark of true spiritual attainment.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with chaos, practicing inner silence helps maintain mental balance and clarity. For example, staying calm during a difficult exam helps in recalling answers better than panicking.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna describes the characteristics of a person who has attained steady wisdom and inner peace.

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