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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 54

किं कर्म किमकर्मेति कवयोऽप्यत्र मोहिताः । तत्ते कर्म प्रवक्ष्यामि यज्ज्ञात्वा मोक्ष्यसेऽशुभात् ॥

म्हणौनि कर्माचें लक्षण । न कळेचि सज्ञान । जेथें मोह पावले जाण । कवीश्वरही ॥ ५४ ॥

"Therefore, the nature of action is not understood even by the wise; even great scholars are deluded here."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
लक्षण Noun
Lakshana
स्वरूप किंवा वैशिष्ट्य
Nature or Characteristic
सज्ञान Adjective
Sajnyana
ज्ञानी किंवा समजदार
Wise or Knowledgeable
मोह Noun
Moha
भ्रम किंवा गोंधळ
Delusion or Confusion
कवीश्वर Noun
Kavishvara
मोठे विद्वान किंवा पंडित
Great scholars or Sages

💡 Meaning

Therefore, the true nature of action is not understood even by the wise; even great scholars are deluded in this matter.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the complexity of understanding 'Karma'. Even the most learned scholars and sages find it difficult to distinguish between what truly constitutes an action and what is inaction. The outward appearance of an act does not define its karmic value; rather, it is the internal state of mind and the absence of ego that matters. Misunderstanding this leads to bondage, while true knowledge of action leads to liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the intent behind your actions rather than just the physical task. For example, helping someone to show off is different from helping out of genuine compassion. Understanding this distinction helps in spiritual growth and mental peace.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the complexity of action (Karma) and inaction (Akarma) to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates upon in this Ovi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 17

अविनाशि तु तद्विद्धि येन सर्वमिदं ततम् । विनाशमव्ययस्यास्य न कश्चित्कर्तुमर्हति ॥

तरी अविनाशु जो जाण । जयापासुनि हे त्रिभुवन । विस्तारले असे पूर्ण । तो न नाशे कदा ॥

"Know that which pervades the entire body is indestructible. No one is able to cause the destruction of that imperishable soul."

अविनाशु Adjective
avināśu
ज्याचा कधीही नाश होत नाही असा
indestructible
त्रिभुवन Noun
tribhuvana
तिन्ही लोक किंवा संपूर्ण विश्व
the three worlds/universe
विस्तारले Verb
vistārale
पसरलेले किंवा व्यापलेले
pervaded or expanded
कदा Adverb
kadā
कधीही
ever/at any time
नाशे Verb
nāśe
नाश पावणे
to perish or destroy

💡 Meaning

Know that the principle by which this entire universe is pervaded is indestructible. No one has the power to destroy that imperishable soul.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the Gita's message that the fundamental essence which pervades the entire cosmos is beyond destruction. He emphasizes that the source from which the 'Tribhuvana' (three worlds) has expanded is eternal. Just as physical objects may change or perish, the underlying consciousness remains untouched and immutable. No power in the universe can destroy this all-pervading reality.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this teaching helps us maintain mental balance during material losses. It teaches us that our core identity is not the physical body or possessions, but the eternal spirit. Example: When facing a major life change, remember that your inner essence and character remain constant.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the indestructible nature of the soul to Arjuna to remove his fear of death and grief.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 74

जेथूनि हे विश्व प्रगटे । जेथें हें सर्वही आटे । तें ब्रह्म हें न पालटे । कल्पांतींही ॥ ७४ ॥

"From where this universe manifests, and where it all dissolves, that Brahman does not change even at the end of an eon."

जेथूनि Adverb
jethūni
ज्यापासून
from where
विश्व Noun
viśva
जग
universe
प्रगटे Verb
pragaṭe
निर्माण होते
manifests
आटे Verb
āṭe
विलीन होते
dissolves
ब्रह्म Noun
brahma
परम तत्त्व
Supreme Reality
पालटे Verb
pālaṭe
बदलते
changes
कल्पांतींही Adverb
kalpāntīṃhī
युगाच्या शेवटीही
even at the end of an eon

💡 Meaning

That Brahman, from which this universe emerges and into which it eventually dissolves, remains unchanged even at the end of an eon.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the nature of the Absolute Reality (Brahman). He posits that Brahman is the source from which the entire cosmos manifests and the ultimate destination where it dissolves. While the physical world is subject to constant change and eventual destruction (Pralaya), Brahman remains immutable and eternal. It is the substratum that exists before creation and persists after the end of time, unaffected by the cycles of birth and death.

🎯 Practical Application

Understanding that the core of our existence is eternal helps us stay calm during life's ups and downs. Example: When facing a major life change, remember that your inner strength and values are constant and unaffected by external circumstances.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the eternal and unchanging nature of Brahman as the source and end of the universe.

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