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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 15

तंव तो पंचजन्य ऋषीकेशीं । देवदत्त धनंजयापाशीं । पौंड्र तो महाहृषी । भीमसेनें फुंकिला ॥ १५ ॥

"Then Hrishikesha (Krishna) blew the Panchajanya, Dhananjaya (Arjuna) blew the Devadatta, and Bhima of terrible deeds blew the great conch Paundra."

ऋषीकेशीं Noun

Hrishikeshi

श्रीकृष्ण (इंद्रियांचा स्वामी)

Lord Krishna (Master of senses)

धनंजयापाशीं Noun

Dhananjayapashi

अर्जुनाकडे

With Arjuna

फुंकिला Verb

Phunkila

वाजवला

Blew/Sounded

महाहृषी Adjective

Mahahrushi

मोठा पराक्रमी

Greatly powerful

पंचजन्य Noun

Panchajanya

श्रीकृष्णाच्या शंखाचे नाव

Name of Krishna's conch

💡 Meaning

Then Lord Krishna blew the Panchajanya conch, Arjuna blew the Devadatta, and the mighty Bhima blew the great Paundra conch.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the moments before the battle. Lord Krishna sounds His conch 'Panchajanya', Arjuna sounds 'Devadatta', and the mighty Bhima sounds his great conch 'Paundra'. This symbolizes the readiness and the righteous roar of the Pandavas against the Kauravas, marking the beginning of a war for justice.

🎯 Practical Application

Start any significant task with a clear declaration of intent and confidence, signaling your readiness to face challenges with full strength.

📌 Context

Description of the blowing of conch shells by the Pandava warriors at the start of the Kurukshetra war.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 68

न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते । तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्धः कालेनात्मनि विन्दति ॥

म्हणौनि ज्ञानेंविण कांहीं । पवित्र तरि नाहीं । आणि ज्ञानासि उपमा काई । ज्ञानचि होय ॥ ६८ ॥

"Therefore, there is nothing else as pure as knowledge; and what comparison can be given to knowledge? Knowledge is its own likeness."

ज्ञानेंविण Adverb

jñānēviṇa

ज्ञानाशिवाय

without knowledge

पवित्र Adjective

pavitra

शुद्ध

pure

उपमा Noun

upamā

तुलना

comparison

कांहीं Pronoun

kānhīṁ

काहीही

anything

होय Verb

hōya

आहे

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is nothing as pure as knowledge. And what can knowledge be compared to? Knowledge is only like itself.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that there is nothing as purifying as spiritual knowledge (Jnana). He asserts that knowledge is incomparable; nothing else in the universe can serve as a simile for it. It is the ultimate purifier that destroys the dross of ignorance and ego. This realization isn't just intellectual but is attained within oneself through the perfection of Yoga and selfless action over time.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, prioritize understanding over mere information. For example, instead of just knowing 'how' to do a task, understanding 'why' it is done leads to mastery and inner peace.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the unparalleled purity of self-knowledge, commenting on Bhagavad Gita 4.38.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 45

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावें हें वर्म । सांगेन तुज ॥

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action and that which is prescribed duty; I shall tell you the secret of this practice."

उचित Adjective

uchit

योग्य

appropriate

कर्म Noun

karma

कार्य

action

विहित Adjective

vihit

शास्त्रसंमत

prescribed

धर्म Noun

dharma

कर्तव्य

duty

आचरावें Verb

aacharave

करावे

to practice

वर्म Noun

varma

रहस्य

secret essence

सांगेन Verb

sangen

सांगेन

will tell

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the actions that are appropriate and the duties that are prescribed. I shall tell you the secret of this practice.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Uchit Karma' (appropriate action) and 'Vihit Dharma' (prescribed duty). He suggests that one should not act based on whims or selfish desires but should follow the path of righteousness and duty. Understanding the 'Varma' (secret/essence) of action allows an individual to remain free from the bondage of results while fulfilling their worldly responsibilities.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of just doing the bare minimum, one should focus on doing what is 'right' and 'prescribed' for their role to achieve true excellence. For example, a doctor's 'Uchit Karma' is to treat patients with full dedication regardless of the fee.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of performing one's prescribed duties without attachment.

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