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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 346

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या संन्यासासारिखें कांहीं । आन दुसरें नाहीं । सुखदायक ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see for yourself; there is nothing else as blissful as this renunciation."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा विचार कर
Look or observe
संन्यासासारिखें Noun
Sannyasasarikhe
संन्यासाप्रमाणे (त्यागाप्रमाणे)
Like renunciation
आन Adjective
Aan
दुसरे किंवा अन्य
Other
सुखदायक Adjective
Sukhadayak
सुख देणारे
Blissful or joy-giving

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that there is nothing else as conducive to happiness as this renunciation of desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that true renunciation (Sannyasa) is the mental state of detachment from desires and the fruits of labor. He tells Arjuna that there is no greater source of lasting peace and happiness than letting go of the ego and the craving for specific results. This internal detachment is the highest form of joy.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on the effort rather than the outcome. For example, playing a sport for the joy of the game rather than just winning reduces stress and increases overall performance.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of renouncing the fruits of action to achieve true happiness while describing the state of a Sthitaprajna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 102

ये हि संस्पर्शजा भोगा दुःखयोनय एव ते । आद्यन्तवन्तः कौन्तेय न तेषु रमते बुधः ॥

म्हणोनि विषय हे सर्वथा । न शिविजेत पांडुसुता । जे दुःखमूळ तत्त्वता । जाणोनि तूं ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not indulge in these sense-objects at all, knowing for certain that they are the root of all misery."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sense objects/pleasures
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
In every way
न शिविजेत Verb
Na Shivijeta
स्पर्श करू नये
Should not touch
दुःखमूळ Noun
Dukhamula
दुःखाचे मूळ
Root of sorrow
तत्त्वता Adverb
Tattvata
खरोखर
In reality

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, knowing that these sensory pleasures are truly the root of all misery, do not even touch them or indulge in them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that sensory pleasures are inherently linked to suffering. Although they may seem pleasant at the moment of contact, their origin and end are rooted in pain. A wise person (Budha) recognizes that these pleasures are transient and lead to spiritual bondage. By advising Arjuna to stay away from these 'roots of sorrow', Dnyaneshwar encourages the seeker to look beyond temporary gratification towards eternal bliss.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we often chase instant gratification like excessive social media use or unhealthy habits. Understanding that these lead to long-term stress or health issues helps us practice detachment and focus on meaningful goals.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the nature of worldly pleasures as the source of misery while commenting on Bhagavad Gita 5.22.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 135

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे। तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे। सामान्यलोकीं॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the great, that very thing is performed by others; whatever they accept as authority, the common people follow."

समर्थें Noun
samarthēṃ
श्रेष्ठ माणसाने
by the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
anuṣṭhijē
आचरणात आणावे
should be practiced
प्रमाण Noun
pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा नियम
standard or authority
सामान्यलोकीं Noun
sāmānyalōkīṃ
सर्वसामान्य लोकांनी
by common people
कीजे Verb
kījē
करावे
to do or perform

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever standards they set, the common people accept as the norm.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that the actions of great leaders or wise individuals serve as a blueprint for the masses. If the 'Samartha' (capable/wise) performs righteous actions, the common people follow suit. This verse highlights the social responsibility of the enlightened to lead by example rather than just preaching. It aligns with the principle that 'action speaks louder than words'.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO follows ethical practices and punctuality, the employees naturally adopt those values. Leading by example is more effective than giving instructions.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna through Dnyaneshwar's commentary why a wise person must continue to perform actions to set an example for society.

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