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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 157

म्हणोनि संशयाहूनि थोर । आन पातक नाहीं घोर । हा विनाशासी थोर । विवरु असे ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin greater than doubt; it is a wide opening for destruction."

म्हणोनि Conjunction

Mhanoni

म्हणून

Therefore

संशयाहूनि Noun

Sanshayahuni

संशयापेक्षा

Than doubt

थोर Adjective

Thor

मोठे

Great / Big

पातक Noun

Patak

पाप

Sin

घोर Adjective

Ghor

भयानक

Terrible / Grave

विवरु Noun

Vivaru

खड्डा किंवा छिद्र

Pit or Opening

असे Verb

Ase

आहे

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin more terrible than doubt. It is a great pit that leads to destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that doubt (Sanshay) is the most significant impediment to both spiritual and worldly progress. He describes doubt as a 'ghor patak' (terrible sin) because it paralyzes action, clouds judgment, and destroys faith. Just as a deep pit or a wide opening in the ground can lead to a fatal fall, doubt leads to the destruction of one's peace, purpose, and eventual liberation. For a seeker of truth, overcoming doubt through faith and knowledge is essential.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, doubting your own potential or the path you have chosen leads to failure. For example, if a student doubts their preparation despite studying hard, they may perform poorly due to anxiety and lack of focus. Trusting oneself and the process is key to success.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt and how it acts as a barrier to spiritual realization.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 24

योऽन्तःसुखोऽन्तरारामस्तथान्तर्ज्योतिरेव यः । स योगी ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं ब्रह्मभूतोऽधिगच्छति ॥

जो अंतःसुखीं निवाला । जो अंतःप्रकाशें उजळला । तोचि ब्रह्म जाहला । देहींच असतां ॥

"One who is happy within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that yogi attains the state of Brahman while still in the body."

अंतःसुखीं Noun

Antahsukhi

अंतरातील सुखात

In inner happiness

निवाला Verb

Nivala

शांत झाला किंवा तृप्त झाला

Became peaceful or satisfied

अंतःप्रकाशें Noun

Antahprakashe

अंतरातील ज्ञानाच्या प्रकाशाने

By the light of inner knowledge

उजळला Verb

Ujalala

प्रकाशित झाला

Illuminated

ब्रह्म Noun

Brahma

परब्रह्म किंवा परमेश्वर

The Supreme Reality

देहींच Adverb

Dehicha

शरीरात असतानाच

While still in the body

💡 Meaning

He who finds happiness within, who rejoices within, and who is illuminated within, that yogi attains the state of Brahman.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of a 'Jivanmukta' (one who is liberated while still alive). A person who does not depend on external sensory objects for happiness, but finds eternal bliss within their own soul, is truly enlightened. Such a yogi is illuminated by the light of self-knowledge and attains oneness with the Divine (Brahman) even while residing in the physical body.

🎯 Practical Application

Instead of seeking happiness in material objects like gadgets or social validation, practice mindfulness to find peace within. Example: Staying calm and content during a difficult situation by relying on inner strength rather than external comfort.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the characteristics of a liberated soul who finds joy within.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 2

तंव तो अर्जुनु कवणु पां । जो मोहें ग्रासिला असे गा । जैसा कां मेघाचां वेढां । सूर्य लोपे ॥

"Then who is that Arjuna? The one who is swallowed by delusion, just as the sun is hidden by a veil of clouds."

तंव Adverb

Tanva

तेव्हा

Then

कवणु Pronoun

Kavanu

कोण

Who

मोहें Noun

Mohe

मोहाने

By delusion

ग्रासिला Verb

Grasila

गिळलेला किंवा व्यापलेला

Consumed or swallowed

मेघाचां Noun

Meghacham

ढगांच्या

Of clouds

लोपे Verb

Lope

झाकला जातो किंवा लुप्त होतो

Is hidden or disappears

💡 Meaning

Sanjaya said, who is this Arjuna? He who is consumed by delusion, just as the sun is obscured by a cover of clouds.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes Arjuna's mental state in this verse. Just as the brilliant sun becomes invisible when thick clouds gather in the sky, Arjuna's valor and discernment are hidden under the clouds of delusion. Arjuna is inherently wise and brave, but his intellect has become clouded due to the attachment (moha) towards his kinsmen at the onset of war.

🎯 Practical Application

When we make wrong decisions by being overwhelmed by emotions in a difficult situation, we should reflect on this verse. For example, feeling despondent after failing an exam is like clouds of delusion covering our self-confidence.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes Arjuna's state of mind to King Dhritarashtra at the beginning of the second chapter.

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