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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

3 verses 📿 All Granths

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 52

तंव तो कुरुवृद्धु पितामहू । जो प्रतापाचा अगाधु । जैसा गर्जता मेघू । क्षोभला असे ॥ ५२ ॥

"Then that elder of the Kurus, the grandfather, who is of unfathomable prowess, roared like a thundering cloud."

तंव Adverb

Tanva

तेव्हा

Then

कुरुवृद्धु Noun

Kuruvruddhu

कुरुवंशातील ज्येष्ठ

Elder of the Kuru clan

पितामहू Noun

Pitamahu

आजोबा (भीष्म)

Grandfather (Bhishma)

प्रतापाचा Adjective

Pratapacha

पराक्रमाचा

Of valor

अगाधु Adjective

Agadhu

अफाट / अथांग

Immense / Unfathomable

गर्जता Adjective

Garjata

गर्जना करणारा

Thundering

मेघू Noun

Meghu

ढग

Cloud

क्षोभला Verb

Khshobhala

खवळलेला / गर्जलेला

Agitated / Roared

💡 Meaning

Then the eldest of the Kuru clan, Grandfather Bhishma, who is of unfathomable prowess, roared like a thundering cloud.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the majestic presence of Bhishma Pitamaha. As the eldest and most powerful warrior of the Kuru clan, Bhishma's roar was like the thunder of a monsoon cloud. This act was intended to boost the morale of Duryodhana and the Kaurava army, showcasing Bhishma's unwavering loyalty and immense prowess at the onset of the Great War.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, a leader's confidence can energize the entire team. Example: Starting a difficult project with a clear, powerful vision statement that motivates everyone to action.

📌 Context

Bhishma Pitamaha, the eldest of the Kuru dynasty, prepares to signal the start of the battle to encourage Duryodhana.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 37

हतो वा प्राप्स्यसि स्वर्गं जित्वा वा भोक्ष्यसे महीम् । तस्मादुत्तिष्ठ कौन्तेय युद्धाय कृतनिश्चयः ॥

मरणें पाविजे स्वर्गसुख । जियें भोगिजे राज्य निष्कंटक । म्हणोनि उठीं कां गा धनुर्धर । सिद्ध होऊनि ॥

"By dying you shall attain the bliss of heaven; by winning you shall enjoy the kingdom without obstacles. Therefore, O Archer, arise and be prepared."

मरणें Noun

marane

मृत्यू आल्यास

if death occurs

स्वर्गसुख Noun

svargasukh

स्वर्गातील आनंद

heavenly bliss

निष्कंटक Adjective

nishkantak

अडथळ्याविना किंवा शत्रूविना

without obstacles or enemies

धनुर्धर Noun

dhanurdhar

धनुष्य धारण करणारा (अर्जुन)

archer (Arjuna)

सिद्ध Adjective

siddha

तयार किंवा सज्ज

ready or prepared

भोगिजे Verb

bhogije

उपभोग घेता येईल

shall enjoy

💡 Meaning

If you die in battle, you will attain heaven; if you win, you will enjoy the kingdom of the earth. Therefore, O Arjuna, arise and be ready for the fight with determination.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on Krishna's strategic and spiritual encouragement to Arjuna. He emphasizes that for a person following their 'Dharma' (righteous duty), there is no such thing as a loss. If Arjuna falls in battle, he attains the highest spiritual realm (heaven) reserved for brave warriors. If he emerges victorious, he gains sovereignty over the earth. The core teaching is to eliminate indecisiveness and fear by focusing on the righteousness of the action itself rather than being paralyzed by the uncertainty of the outcome.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this to modern challenges: when faced with a daunting task, realize that success brings growth and failure brings wisdom. For example, when launching a project, focus on giving your 100% effort, knowing that either outcome contributes to your progress.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that performing his duty as a warrior is a win-win situation, whether he wins or loses the battle.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 100

म्हणोनि कर्माचेनि आधारें । जे जे कांहीं आचरे । तें तें अकर्मचि साचोकारें । होय तया ॥ १०० ॥

"Therefore, whatever he performs based on action, all that truly becomes non-action for him."

म्हणोनि Conjunction

Mhaṇoni

म्हणून

Therefore

आचरे Verb

Ācarē

आचरण करतो

Performs

अकर्म Noun

Akarma

कर्माच्या बंधनाशिवाय

Non-action/Free from bondage

साचोकारें Adverb

Sācōkārē

खरोखर

Truly/Certainly

तया Pronoun

Tayā

त्याला

To him

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever actions he performs through the support of the body, all those truly become non-actions (free from bondage) for him.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains that for a person established in self-knowledge, every action performed through the body becomes 'Akarma' (non-action). Since the ego of being the 'doer' is destroyed by knowledge, the results of these actions do not attach to the individual. Just as a roasted seed cannot sprout, knowledge-infused action does not lead to the cycle of birth and death.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your duties without the ego of being the sole doer. For example, a doctor treating a patient should focus on the service rather than personal glory to remain mentally peaceful and free from stress.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a realized soul remains untouched by the consequences of their actions.

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