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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 274

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें लोकीं प्रमाण मानिजे । मग सामान्येंही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि मार्गें ॥

"Therefore, whatever a capable person does, that is accepted as a standard by the world; then common people also follow that very path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा थोर व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
कीजे Verb
Kījē
केले जाते
Is done
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा मानक
Standard or Authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Sāmānyēṃhī
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरण केले जाते
Is practiced or followed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, the world accepts as a standard; and common people follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Loksangraha' (social cohesion). He explains that the actions of leaders and influential figures serve as a benchmark for the masses. If a leader acts with integrity and follows Dharma, the common people naturally follow suit. This places a heavy moral responsibility on those in power or with knowledge to act righteously, not just for their own liberation, but for the guidance and betterment of society at large.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices punctuality and transparency, the employees are likely to adopt the same values. Example: A teacher's behavior directly influences the character and habits of their students.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that a wise person must act righteously because their actions set a precedent for the entire society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 35

म्हणोनि आपुला जो स्वधर्मु । तोचि परम मंगलु । जरी होय अतिविषमु । तरी तोचि अनुष्ठावा ॥

"Therefore, your own duty is the most auspicious; even if it is very difficult, follow only that."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्वधर्मु Noun
Swadharmu
स्वतःचे कर्तव्य
One's own duty
मंगलु Adjective
Mangalu
कल्याणकारी / पवित्र
Auspicious / Beneficial
अतिविषमु Adjective
Ativishamu
अत्यंत कठीण / विषम
Very difficult / Uneven
अनुष्ठावा Verb
Anushthava
आचरावा / पालन करावे
Should be practiced

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one's own duty is the most auspicious. Even if it is extremely difficult to perform, one should still follow it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that following one's own inherent duty (Swadharma) is the highest form of spiritual practice. He argues that even if our duty seems difficult, flawed, or less glamorous than someone else's, it is still the only path to true welfare. Imitating others' duties is dangerous because it goes against one's natural disposition (Prakriti). True liberation comes from performing one's assigned role with dedication, regardless of the perceived difficulty.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern career choices, people often chase high-paying jobs that don't suit their talents, leading to burnout. This verse teaches us to stick to our natural strengths and responsibilities (Swadharma), even if the path is tough, rather than blindly following a trend that isn't meant for us.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the concept of Swadharma (one's own duty) as part of the commentary on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 178

म्हणोनि समर्थें विशेषें । आचारावें लागे तैसें । जेणें मार्गे लोकें । चालावें गा ॥

"Therefore, those who are capable must especially act in such a way, that the common people may follow that path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the capable/powerful person
विशेषें Adverb
Visheshe
विशेषतः
Specially
आचारावें Verb
Acharave
आचरण करावे
Should behave/act
मार्गे Noun
Marge
मार्गाने
By the path
लोकें Noun
Loke
लोकांनी
By the people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, capable and influential people must act with special care, because the common people follow the path set by them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Loksangraha' (guiding society). He argues that influential individuals have a moral obligation to act righteously. Since the masses tend to imitate their leaders, any lapse in the leader's conduct can lead to social degradation. Thus, a 'Samartha' (capable person) must be exemplary in their actions to ensure the common people follow a righteous path.

🎯 Practical Application

A leader in an organization must exhibit the values they want their team to adopt. For example, if a CEO practices transparency and punctuality, the entire company culture naturally aligns with those values.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains why the wise and powerful must perform their duties diligently to set a standard for society.

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