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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 45

म्हणोनि संशयापरौतें । पाप नाहीं दुसरें तें । हा विनाशाची हातवटी । निश्चित जाणावी ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin greater than doubt; know it for certain as the way to destruction."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
संशयापरौतें Adverb
samshayaparoute
संशयापेक्षा
other than doubt
पाप Noun
paap
पाप
sin
हातवटी Noun
hatvati
मार्ग किंवा पद्धत
way or method
विनाशाची Noun
vinashachi
नाशाची
of destruction
निश्चित Adjective
nishchit
नक्की
certain

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin greater than doubt. Know for certain that doubt is the surest way to destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no sin more detrimental than doubt. He describes doubt as a 'sure method of destruction.' A mind clouded by doubt loses its ability to discern truth and remains paralyzed, unable to achieve peace or success in either the material or spiritual realms. For a seeker of knowledge, overcoming doubt is essential because it acts as a poison that dissolves faith and determination.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, avoid harboring doubts about your goals or abilities. Doubt creates mental friction that prevents effective action. For example, if an athlete doubts their training right before a race, their performance will suffer despite their physical fitness.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the destructive power of doubt and how it hinders spiritual and worldly progress.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 111

म्हणोनि स्वधर्माचें अनुष्ठान । हेंचि मुख्य तप जाण । यालागीं तूं सावधान । होईं पां आतां ॥ १११ ॥

म्हणोनि स्वधर्माचें अनुष्ठान । हेंचि मुख्य तप जाण । यालागीं तूं सावधान । होईं पां आतां ॥

"Therefore, the performance of one's own duty is the main penance; know this. Hence, be alert now."

स्वधर्माचें Noun
Swadharmache
आपल्या विहित कर्तव्याचे
Of one's own duty
अनुष्ठान Noun
Anushthan
आचरण किंवा पालन
Performance or practice
मुख्य Adjective
Mukhya
श्रेष्ठ किंवा महत्त्वाचे
Principal or main
तप Noun
Tapa
तपश्चर्या
Penance or austerity
सावधान Adjective
Savdhan
जागरूक किंवा सतर्क
Alert or attentive

💡 Meaning

Therefore, understand that the practice of your own duty is the primary penance. For this reason, be alert and attentive now.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the sincere execution of one's own duties (Swadharma) is the ultimate form of penance. He argues that one does not need to perform external rituals or undergo physical hardships to reach a higher spiritual state; rather, being dedicated to one's responsibilities is sufficient. He urges Arjuna to be mindful and alert in fulfilling his role as a warrior, as that is his true path to spiritual growth.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, this means focusing on your current responsibilities with full integrity. For example, a doctor treating patients with complete dedication is performing their 'Tapa' through their professional duty.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna that performing one's inherent duties is the highest form of spiritual practice.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 277

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहु । करूनि असे जगु । जयाचा अंकितु ॥ २७७ ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who, having restrained his senses, remains such that the world is under his command."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthiraprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धीचा
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहु Noun
Nigrahu
संयम किंवा ताबा
Restraint or control
जगु Noun
Jagu
जग किंवा विश्व
The world
अंकितु Adjective
Ankitu
वश झालेला किंवा आज्ञेत असलेला
Subservient or under command

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is a person of steady wisdom who has restrained his senses and to whom the world is subservient.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is achieved only through the mastery of one's senses. A person who can withdraw their senses from worldly attractions and keep them under the control of the intellect is called 'Sthitaprajna'. Such a person is not swayed by external circumstances; instead, their inner strength is so profound that they remain undisturbed by the world, effectively making the world subservient to their peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge to eat junk food despite cravings is a practical application of sense control that leads to mental clarity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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