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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. 2, Verse 64

म्हणौनि आत्मबोधाचां प्रकाशु । जेथ न पावेचि प्रवेशु । तेथ अविद्या हा सौरसु । मांडूनि असे ॥ ६४ ॥

"Therefore, where the light of self-knowledge finds no entry, there ignorance spreads its elaborate display."

आत्मबोधाचां Noun
Atmabodhacha
आत्मज्ञानाचा
of self-knowledge
प्रकाशु Noun
Prakashu
उजेड
light
प्रवेशु Noun
Praveshu
आत जाणे
entry
अविद्या Noun
Avidya
अज्ञान
ignorance
सौरसु Noun
Saurasu
विस्तार किंवा थाट
expansion or display
मांडूनि Verb
Manduni
पसरवून
having established

💡 Meaning

Therefore, where the light of self-knowledge does not enter, there ignorance establishes its grand display.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that ignorance (Avidya) thrives only where the light of self-knowledge is absent. Just as darkness cannot exist in the presence of light, the illusions of the material world cannot dominate a person who has realized their true self. The 'Saurasu' or the grand display of Maya is a result of the soul being obscured by lack of awareness.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, lack of self-awareness leads to confusion and poor decision-making. For instance, if we do not understand our own strengths and weaknesses, we are easily swayed by external opinions. Cultivating self-knowledge is essential to clear the fog of ignorance.

📌 Context

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains how ignorance prevails in the absence of self-realization.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 298

म्हणौनि तो निभ्रांत । पूर्णकामू सतत । जो आत्मलाभीं तृप्त । होऊनि असे ॥ २९८ ॥

"Therefore, he is undoubtedly always fulfilled, who remains satisfied in the gain of the Self."

निभ्रांत Adjective
nibhrānta
शंकामुक्त किंवा संशयरहित
doubtless or certain
पूर्णकामू Adjective
pūrṇakāmū
ज्याच्या सर्व इच्छा पूर्ण झाल्या आहेत असा
one whose desires are fulfilled
सतत Adverb
satata
नेहमी किंवा अखंड
always or constantly
आत्मलाभीं Noun
ātmalābhīṃ
आत्मप्राप्तीमध्ये किंवा स्वतःच्या स्वरूपाच्या आनंदात
in the gain of the self
तृप्त Adjective
tṛpta
समाधानी
satisfied or contented

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he is undoubtedly and eternally fulfilled, who remains satisfied in the realization of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of absolute fulfillment. A person who has realized the Self becomes 'Purnakama'—one whose every desire is naturally satisfied because they have found the ultimate source of joy within. Such a person is free from doubts (Nibhranta) and remains perpetually satisfied in the bliss of the soul, regardless of external circumstances. They no longer seek validation or happiness from the material world because the 'gain of the self' outweighs all worldly gains.

🎯 Practical Application

True happiness comes from inner contentment rather than external possessions. For example, a professional who finds joy in the quality of their work rather than just the salary experiences a deeper, more stable sense of fulfillment similar to the 'Atmalabha' mentioned here.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of absolute fulfillment of a person who has attained steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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