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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 32

ये त्वेतदभ्यसूयन्तो नानुतिष्ठन्ति मे मतम् । सर्वज्ञानविमूढांस्तान्विद्धि नष्टानचेतसः ॥

आणि जे हे न मानिती । अथवा निंदेसी प्रवर्तती । ते अज्ञानाचे सांगाती । नागवले जाणावे ॥

"And those who do not accept this, or engage in criticism, know them to be companions of ignorance and lost."

मानिती Verb
maniti
मानतात
accept or believe
निंदेसी Noun
nindesi
निंदेमध्ये
in criticism or mockery
प्रवर्तती Verb
pravartati
प्रवृत्त होतात
engage or indulge in
अज्ञानाचे Noun
ajnanache
अज्ञानाचे
of ignorance
सांगाती Noun
sangati
सोबती
companions
नागवले Adjective
nagavale
लुटले गेलेले किंवा फसलेले
robbed or lost
जाणावे Verb
janave
समजावे
should be known

💡 Meaning

Those who do not follow this teaching or engage in criticizing it should be understood as companions of ignorance and completely lost.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the consequences for those who, driven by envy or ego, disregard the divine wisdom of performing one's duty without attachment. He describes such individuals as 'companions of ignorance.' By mocking or ignoring the path of righteousness, they lose their power of discrimination (Viveka) and are essentially 'robbed' of the opportunity for spiritual liberation. Their lack of consciousness leads them toward destruction.

🎯 Practical Application

Ignoring constructive advice or ethical principles leads to failure. For example, a person who mocks discipline and ignores health warnings eventually suffers physically and mentally, losing their well-being.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the spiritual downfall of those who reject the path of selfless duty due to ego.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 253

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्यलोकीं ॥ २५३ ॥

"Therefore, whatever the capable ones do, the same is practiced by others; then the common people accept that very thing as the standard."

समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरण करावे किंवा पाळावे
Should be practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यलोकीं Noun
Samanyaloki
सामान्य माणसांकडून
By common people
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great person does, others follow that same path. Common people accept their actions as the standard or authority.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the psychological truth that the masses look up to and emulate the behavior of those they consider superior or capable. A 'Samartha' (a person of influence or wisdom) sets the benchmark for social conduct. If a leader acts with integrity, it becomes the 'Praman' (standard) for the rest of society. This places a heavy moral responsibility on leaders, teachers, and elders to act righteously, as their life becomes a template for others to follow.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a CEO demonstrates ethical behavior and hard work, the employees naturally adopt those values. For example, a leader's punctuality inspires the entire team to be on time.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social impact of a leader's actions on the common masses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 247

म्हणोनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा। या कर्माचा न करीं अव्हेरा। हें उचित तुज थोरारा। आचरें पां॥

"Therefore, O Archer, do not neglect this action. It is appropriate for a noble person like you; perform it."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
हे अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणाऱ्या)
O Archer (Arjuna)
अव्हेरा Noun
Avhera
त्याग किंवा कंटाळा
Neglect or Disregard
उचित Adjective
Uchit
योग्य
Proper or Appropriate
थोरारा Noun
Thorara
मोठ्या किंवा श्रेष्ठ माणसाला
To a great or noble person
आचरें Verb
Aachare
आचरण कर किंवा पाळ
Perform or Practice

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not disregard or neglect your duty. It is only fitting for a great person like you to perform it; so, carry it out diligently.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that action (Karma) should not be viewed as a burden or something to be shunned. For a person of high character and social standing like Arjuna, performing one's duty is not just a personal choice but a social responsibility. If leaders abandon their duties, society loses its direction. Therefore, one must perform their 'Swadharma' (inherent duty) with dedication and without attachment to the results, setting an example for others.

🎯 Practical Application

One should never evade their responsibilities, even if they seem mundane. For example, a professional should complete their assigned tasks with integrity, recognizing it as their primary duty toward society.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's guidance to Arjuna on why performing one's prescribed duties is essential for a noble person.

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