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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 320

जैसा पूर्णचंद्रु देखिजे । आणि चकोरीं संतोषु कीजे । तैसा तो ओळखीजे । सर्वत्र जो ॥

"As the full moon is seen, and the Chakora bird feels joy; so should he be recognized, who is the same everywhere."

पूर्णचंद्रु Noun
Purnachandru
पूर्ण चंद्र
Full moon
देखिजे Verb
Dekhije
पाहिल्यावर
Upon seeing
चकोरीं Noun
Chakorin
चकोर पक्ष्याने
By the Chakora bird
संतोषु Noun
Santoshu
आनंद किंवा समाधान
Joy or Satisfaction
ओळखीजे Verb
Olkhije
ओळखावे
Should be recognized
सर्वत्र Adverb
Sarvatra
सगळीकडे
Everywhere

💡 Meaning

Just as the Chakora bird feels joy upon seeing the full moon, recognize that person as a wise one who remains the same (equanimous) everywhere.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the beautiful metaphor of the Chakora bird and the full moon. According to Indian mythology, the Chakora bird is said to live only on moonbeams. Just as the sight of the full moon brings absolute peace and joy to the Chakora, a person who has attained self-realization remains equanimous and joyful in all circumstances. Such a person sees the same divine essence in everyone and does not differentiate between people or situations, maintaining a cool and pleasant temperament like the moon.

🎯 Practical Application

Practice treating everyone with the same kindness, regardless of their status or your personal mood. For example, being equally polite to a service worker as you are to a high-ranking official.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) who remains equanimous in all situations.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 31

ये मे मतमिदं नित्यमनुतिष्ठन्ति मानवाः ।
श्रद्धावन्तोऽनसूयन्तो मुच्यन्ते तेऽपि कर्मभिः ॥

म्हणोनि हे माझे मत । जे अनुष्ठिती सतत ।
श्रद्धावंत मत्सुरहित । अर्जुना गा ॥

"Those who follow My teachings with faith and without envy are also freed from the bondage of karma."

मत Noun
Mata
शिकवण किंवा विचार
Teaching or doctrine
अनुष्ठिती Verb
Anushthiti
आचरण करतात
Practice or follow
सतत Adverb
Satata
नेहमी
Constantly
श्रद्धावंत Adjective
Shraddhavant
पूर्ण विश्वास असलेले
Full of faith
मत्सुरहित Adjective
Matsurahit
द्वेष किंवा मत्सर नसलेले
Without envy or malice
मुच्यन्ते Verb
Muchyante
मुक्त होतात
Are liberated

💡 Meaning

Those who constantly follow My teachings with faith and without envy are also released from the bondage of actions.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the divine path of selfless action is not just a theory but a way of life. Those seekers who perform their prescribed duties without doubt and with unwavering faith in the Divine's words are never bound by the consequences of their actions. The absence of envy and the strength of faith allow a person to break free from the cycle of birth and death. It is the inner attitude that transforms mundane work into a liberating spiritual practice.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily duties as an offering to the divine without complaining or doubting the process. Example: Working in an office with a sense of service and integrity rather than just focusing on the salary or promotion.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the spiritual benefits for those who follow the path of selfless action with faith.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 290

म्हणौनि तो निरिच्छु । आणि सर्वत्र पूर्णकामू । जैसा काही अपारू । समुद्रु भवे ॥ २९० ॥

"Therefore he is desireless and fulfilled in all respects, just like the boundless ocean."

निरिच्छु Adjective
Niricchu
इच्छारहित
Desireless
पूर्णकामू Adjective
Purnakamu
ज्याच्या सर्व इच्छा पूर्ण झाल्या आहेत असा
Fully satisfied
अपारू Adjective
Aparu
अथांग किंवा मर्यादा नसलेला
Boundless
समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
भवे Verb
Bhave
असतो किंवा होतो
Is or Becomes

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he is desireless and completely fulfilled in every way, just like the boundless ocean.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar compares a sage of steady wisdom to the ocean. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and maintains its level despite countless rivers flowing into it, the realized soul remains unaffected by sensory desires or external circumstances. He is 'Purnakamu' (fully satisfied) because his joy comes from within the self, not from external objects. He becomes an ocean of bliss himself, where all desires dissolve without creating any turbulence.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice remaining calm like the ocean. For example, whether you receive praise or criticism at work, do not let your inner peace be disturbed; maintain your stability and focus on your duty.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of the ocean.

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