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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 91

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या बुद्धीचा विटाळु नाही । जेथ निवृत्तीवांचूनि काही । आरुढेंना ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see that this intellect is free from any defilement; nothing but detachment finds a place here."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
बुद्धीचा Noun
buddhicha
बुद्धीचा
of the intellect
विटाळु Noun
vitalu
अशुद्धता किंवा दोष
impurity or defilement
निवृत्तीवांचूनि Adverb
nivrittivanchuni
निवृत्तीशिवाय किंवा शांतीशिवाय
without detachment or peace
आरुढेंना Verb
arudhena
स्थिर होत नाही किंवा चढत नाही
does not ascend or stay

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that this intellect has no impurity; nothing except detachment and peace can reside within it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the intellect (Buddhi) aligned with the self is inherently pure. It remains untouched by the impurities of worldly desires, dualities, or ego. Just as fire cannot be soiled, this enlightened intellect cannot be defiled by the fruits of action. In such a state of consciousness, only 'Nivritti' (the state of cessation of worldly cravings and absolute peace) prevails. It is the foundation of spiritual stability where no worldly distractions can enter.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain a clear mind despite external chaos. For example, if someone criticizes you, keep your intellect 'pure' by not reacting with anger, but staying calm and focused on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the absolute purity and stability of the spiritual intellect to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 75

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि जाहले । जे हे संशयाचे जाळे । ते ज्ञानासि पाहिजे तोडिले । आपुलिया हातां ॥ ७५ ॥

"Therefore, this web of doubt born of ignorance must be cut down by you, with your own hands, using knowledge."

अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajnanapasoni
अज्ञानापासून
from ignorance
संशयाचे Noun
Sanshayache
संशयाचे
of doubt
जाळे Noun
Jale
जाळे
web or net
ज्ञानासि Noun
Jnanasi
ज्ञानाने
with knowledge
तोडिले Verb
Todile
तोडले पाहिजे
should be cut
आपुलिया Pronoun
Apuliya
स्वतःच्या
one's own

💡 Meaning

Therefore, you must cut through this web of doubt, which has arisen from ignorance, with your own hands using the power of knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that doubt is a direct consequence of ignorance. It acts like a net that entangles the soul, preventing spiritual and worldly progress. He urges the seeker to take responsibility for their own liberation. One must use the 'sword of knowledge' (Jnana) to sever these ties of confusion. The verse highlights that self-effort and the pursuit of truth are the only remedies for a wavering mind.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with indecision or lack of confidence, instead of seeking external validation, one should invest time in learning and understanding the root cause. For instance, a student fearing a difficult subject can eliminate that 'doubt' by consistent study and gaining mastery over the concepts.

📌 Context

In the concluding verses of the fourth chapter, Shri Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the necessity of destroying doubt through the sword of wisdom.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 375

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे गा पंडुसुता । या कर्माचिया माथां । पाय देईं ॥ ३७५ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, be vigilant now and trample upon the head of this karma."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
सावध होणे / फसवणूक टाळणे
Be alert / avoid being deceived
पंडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडुपुत्र (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
कर्माचिया Noun
Karmachiya
कर्माच्या
Of the action/karma
माथां Noun
Maatha
डोक्यावर / शिखरावर
On the head / summit
पाय देईं Verb
Paaya Dei
पाय ठेव / विजय मिळव
Step on / conquer

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O son of Pandu, be alert now and step over the head of this karma (conquer it).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar urges Arjuna to master his actions rather than being enslaved by them. To 'step on the head of karma' symbolizes achieving a state of detachment where the results of actions (good or bad) do not bind the soul. By performing Nishkama Karma (selfless action), one attains spiritual sovereignty over the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus. By doing so, you master the work instead of letting the stress of results master you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna how to transcend the bondage of karma by performing duties without attachment.

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