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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 165

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें संन्यासुचि पैं निकें । जेथ कर्मफळाचें ठाणें न टिके । कवणें काळीं ॥ १६५ ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen; this renunciation is truly good, where the station of the fruit of action does not stay at any time."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ऐकें Verb
Aike
ऐक
Listen
संन्यासुचि Noun
Sannyasuchi
संन्यासच
Renunciation indeed
निकें Adjective
Nike
चांगले किंवा उत्तम
Good or pure
कर्मफळाचें Noun
Karmaphalache
कर्माच्या फळाचे
Of the fruit of action
ठाणें Noun
Thane
स्थान किंवा वास्तव्य
Station or place
कवणें Pronoun
Kavane
कोणत्याही
Any

💡 Meaning

Therefore Arjuna, listen; this path of renunciation is truly excellent, where the attachment to the fruits of action never remains at any time.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true renunciation (Sannyasa) is not the abandonment of physical actions, but the abandonment of the desire for the fruits of those actions. When an individual performs their duty without the ego of being the 'doer' and without craving for the outcome, the 'station' or bondage of karma cannot establish itself. This state of mind ensures that the individual remains free even while being active in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your contribution rather than obsessing over the promotion or bonus. This mindset reduces anxiety and leads to more authentic success.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the essence of performing duties without being bound by their results.

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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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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 11

तरी अवधारां महाराज । जे सकळ कळांचे निज । जेथूनि शब्दब्रह्मीं भोज । प्रगटे कीं ॥ ११ ॥

"Now listen, O Great Lord, who is the very essence of all arts, from whom the splendor of the Word-Brahman (Vedas) manifests."

अवधारां Verb
Avadharam
लक्ष देऊन ऐका
Listen attentively
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
कळांचे Noun
Kalanche
कलांचे
Of arts
निज Noun
Nij
स्वतःचे स्थान / मूळ
Original source
शब्दब्रह्मीं Noun
Shabdabrahmi
वेदांमध्ये
In the Vedas
भोज Noun
Bhoj
शोभा / आनंद
Splendor / Enjoyment
प्रगटे Verb
Pragate
प्रकट होते
Manifests

💡 Meaning

O Lord, please listen; you are the true source of all arts, and it is from you that the splendor of the Vedas manifests.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses Ganesha as the ultimate source of all 64 arts and the Vedas (Shabdabrahma). He emphasizes that the beauty, depth, and wisdom of divine knowledge emerge from this supreme consciousness. By calling Ganesha 'Nij' (the original abode) of arts, he suggests that all creativity is a divine manifestation.

🎯 Practical Application

When starting any creative or intellectual endeavor, acknowledge the source of inspiration. For example, before writing or performing, take a moment to respect the tradition and the knowledge that came before you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is offering salutations to Lord Ganesha at the beginning of the Dnyaneshwari, describing him as the source of all arts and the Vedas.

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