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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 254

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही प्रमाण मानिजे । मग तियेचि वाटे चालिजे । सहजें लोकीं ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the powerful, the same is accepted as authority by others; then the world naturally walks on that very path."

समर्थें Noun
samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
by a powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
kījē
केले जाते
is done
प्रमाण Noun
pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
standard or authority
इतरींही Pronoun
itarīṃhī
इतर लोकांनी सुद्धा
by others also
वाटे Noun
vāṭē
मार्गाने
on the path
सहजें Adverb
sahajēṃ
सहजपणे किंवा स्वाभाविकपणे
naturally or easily

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, that is accepted as a standard by others; and then people naturally follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the profound impact of a leader's conduct on society. He explains that common people do not always refer to complex scriptures to decide their course of action; instead, they observe the behavior of those they consider 'Samartha' (capable or influential). Whatever a great person establishes through their actions becomes the 'Pramana' (the standard or authority) for others. Therefore, to ensure that society moves in the right direction, it is the responsibility of the wise to lead by example rather than just words.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices transparency and punctuality, the employees naturally adopt these values. Leaders must embody the change they wish to see in their organization.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna that a wise person must perform their duties with perfection because their actions serve as a blueprint for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 109

जेथें अर्जुना हें न दिसे । तेथें सुख हें कायसें? । जैसें मृगजळ न भासे । सूर्यकिरणीं ॥ १०९ ॥

जेथे अर्जुना हे न दिसे । तेथे सुख हे कायसे? । जैसे मृगजळ न भासे । सूर्यकिरणी ॥ १०९ ॥

"Where, O Arjuna, this is not seen, what kind of happiness is there? Just as a mirage does not appear without sunbeams."

मृगजळ Noun
Mrigajala
मृगजळ (आभास)
Mirage
भासे Verb
Bhase
दिसणे किंवा भासणे
Appears
सूर्यकिरणीं Noun
Suryakirani
सूर्याच्या किरणांमध्ये
In sunbeams
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Happiness
कायसें Adjective
Kayase
कसले किंवा कोठले
What kind of

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, where this (world) is not perceived, how can there be happiness? Just as a mirage cannot appear without sunbeams.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse uses the metaphor of a mirage to explain the nature of worldly existence. A mirage is an optical illusion caused by sunlight; similarly, the world and its pleasures are an illusion (Maya) projected onto the ultimate reality. Without the underlying reality of the Self, these appearances have no independent existence. When one transcends the perception of duality, the concept of worldly pleasure vanishes.

🎯 Practical Application

Realize that external objects are not the source of joy. Example: A video game provides joy only as long as you are engaged with it; the joy is in your state of mind, not the console itself.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the illusory nature of worldly pleasures using the metaphor of a mirage.

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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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