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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. 4, Verse 198

म्हणोनि कर्मे तरी कीजती । परि तीं कर्तेपणा न येती । जैसा सूर्य बिंबाच्या दीप्ती । न येईजे ॥

"Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not lead to the sense of doership; just as the sun is not affected by the radiance of its own disk."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kijati
केली जातात
Are performed
कर्तेपणा Noun
Kartepana
मी करतो ही भावना / अहंकार
Sense of doership
बिंबाच्या Noun
Bimbachya
सूर्याच्या गोलाच्या
Of the solar disk
दीप्ती Noun
Deepti
प्रकाश / तेज
Radiance / Light
न येईजे Verb
Na Yeije
येत नाही / स्पर्श करत नाही
Does not affect / Does not come

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but the sense of doership does not arise, just as the sun is not affected by its own radiance.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elucidates the state of a 'Jnani' (wise person). Although such a person engages in worldly activities, they remain detached from the egoistic notion of being the 'doer'. He provides the analogy of the sun: just as the sun radiates light naturally without any effort or pride in the act of illuminating, a wise person acts as a medium for divine action. Their identity is merged with the universal self, making them immune to the karmic bondage that usually follows action driven by ego.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily tasks with a sense of duty rather than pride. For example, a doctor treating a patient should focus on the service and the recovery of the patient rather than the fame of being a 'great healer'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a realized soul performs actions without being bound by the ego of doership, using the sun as an analogy.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 59

तैसे ते कुरुक्षेत्र । जे धर्माचे पवित्र । तेथ आले एकत्र । उभय दळ ॥

"Similarly, on that Kurukshetra, which is the holy land of Dharma, both the armies came together."

तैसे Adverb
Taise
त्याप्रमाणे
Similarly
कुरुक्षेत्र Noun
Kurukshetra
कुरुक्षेत्राचे मैदान
The field of Kurukshetra
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
पावन किंवा शुद्ध
Holy or Sacred
एकत्र Adverb
Ekatra
एका ठिकाणी
Together
उभय Adjective
Ubhaya
दोन्ही
Both
दळ Noun
Dala
सैन्य
Army

💡 Meaning

Similarly, both the armies gathered together at Kurukshetra, which is the holy land of Dharma.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the sanctity of Kurukshetra, calling it a 'Dharmakshetra' (field of righteousness). It signifies that the upcoming battle is not just a physical conflict but a moral one. The convergence of both armies at such a holy site suggests that the outcome will be governed by the laws of Dharma (justice and truth).

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often face situations that test our integrity. Just as Kurukshetra was a test of Dharma, our choices define our character. Example: Choosing to be honest in a business deal even when a shortcut is available.

📌 Context

This verse describes the gathering of the two opposing armies on the sacred field of Kurukshetra.

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