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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 209

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्यींही ॥ २०९ ॥

म्हणून समर्थांनी जे जे करावे, त्याचेच इतरांनीही अनुकरण करावे; सामान्य लोक त्यालाच प्रमाण मानतात.

"Therefore, whatever a great person does, the same is followed by others; common people accept that very thing as the standard."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
श्रेष्ठ किंवा सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the great or capable person
कीजे Verb
Kije
करावे
Should do
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणावे
Should practice or follow
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यींही Noun
Samanyinhi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
By common people also

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great person does, others follow. Common people accept their actions as the standard or authority.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the principle that common people naturally follow the path set by those in positions of power or spiritual authority. Whatever a 'Samartha' (a capable or great person) does, becomes the standard for others. This highlights the immense social responsibility of leaders to act ethically, as their behavior shapes the moral fabric of the entire community. It is a commentary on the Gita's teaching that society mirrors its leaders.

🎯 Practical Application

A CEO of a company should follow all rules strictly because employees look up to them. If the leader is punctual and honest, the team will naturally value time and integrity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of great leaders set a precedent for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 110

म्हणौनि स्वधर्मु जो विहितु । तोचि अनुष्ठिजे उचितु । जैसा मार्गु हा सुगतु । सांडूं नये ॥ ११० ॥

"Therefore, perform the duty that is ordained; for just as a good path should not be abandoned, so should one's duty be followed."

स्वधर्मु Noun
svadharmu
स्वतःचे कर्तव्य
one's own duty
विहितु Adjective
vihitu
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले
prescribed
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
anuṣṭhijē
आचरण करावे
should be practiced
सुगतु Adjective
sugatu
चांगला किंवा सोपा
good or easy
सांडूं Verb
sāṇḍūṃ
सोडणे किंवा त्यागणे
to abandon

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform the duty that is prescribed for them. Just as one should not abandon a good and safe path, one should not leave their own duty.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that one should strictly adhere to their prescribed duties (Swadharma). He uses the analogy of a well-trodden, safe path (Sugatu Margu). Just as a traveler should not abandon a safe and known road for an unknown shortcut that might lead to danger, an individual should not abandon their natural duties. Performing one's own duty, even if it seems mundane, is spiritually superior to attempting someone else's duty. This adherence ensures social order and personal spiritual evolution.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focusing on your specific role and responsibilities with integrity is your 'Swadharma'. For example, a doctor focusing on healing patients rather than seeking fame follows the 'Sugatu Margu' of their profession.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the importance of following one's innate duty (Swadharma) as the most reliable path to spiritual growth.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 44

म्हणौनि अज्ञानापासोनि जाहला । हा संशयो हृदयीं रूढला । तो ज्ञानशस्त्रें उपडिला । वेगें कीजे ॥ ४४ ॥

म्हणून अज्ञानापासून उत्पन्न झालेला हा संशय जो हृदयात रुजला आहे, तो ज्ञानरूपी शस्त्राने उपटून टाकून त्वरित युद्धाला (कर्तव्याला) तयार हो.

"Therefore, this doubt born of ignorance, which has taken root in your heart, should be uprooted quickly with the weapon of knowledge."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajnanapasoni
अज्ञानापासून
From ignorance
संशयो Noun
Sanshayo
संशय / शंका
Doubt
रूढला Verb
Rudhala
रुजलेला / स्थिरावलेला
Rooted / Established
ज्ञानशस्त्रें Noun
Jnana-shastren
ज्ञानरूपी शस्त्राने
With the weapon of knowledge
उपडिला Verb
Upadila
उपटून टाकलेला
Uprooted
वेगें Adverb
Vegen
त्वरित / वेगाने
Quickly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, quickly uproot this doubt that has settled in your heart, which is born of ignorance, by using the weapon of knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that doubt is the offspring of ignorance. Just as darkness creates illusions, ignorance creates doubts that take deep root in the human heart, leading to inaction and confusion. The only way to eliminate this is through 'Jnana' (Knowledge). By using the metaphorical 'Sword of Knowledge', one must uproot these doubts. Once the truth is realized, the mind becomes clear, and the individual can perform their worldly and spiritual duties with absolute conviction.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional or personal life, whenever you face indecision, do not let it linger. Seek facts, data, and wisdom (knowledge) to clear the confusion. For example, if you are unsure about a new project, research it thoroughly to gain the confidence to proceed.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna concludes the fourth chapter by advising Arjuna to destroy the paralyzing doubt born of ignorance using the sword of wisdom.

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