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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

3 verses 📿 All Granths

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 24

तैसेचि हेही ग्रंथकथन | जे सकळ कळांचे निधान | कीं मोक्षलक्ष्मीचें भुवन | कीं विसांवा हा || २४ ||

"Similarly, this narration of the scripture is the treasure-house of all arts, the abode of the wealth of liberation, and a place of true rest."

तैसेचि Adverb

taisechi

त्याचप्रमाणे

similarly

ग्रंथकथन Noun

granthakathan

ग्रंथाचे निरूपण

narration of the scripture

सकळ Adjective

sakal

सर्व

all

निधान Noun

nidhan

भांडार किंवा खजिना

treasure or storehouse

भुवन Noun

bhuvan

निवासस्थान किंवा घर

abode or house

विसांवा Noun

visanva

विश्रांतीचे ठिकाण

resting place

💡 Meaning

Similarly, this narration of the scripture is the storehouse of all arts, the very abode of the Goddess of Liberation, and the ultimate resting place for the soul.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the spiritual and aesthetic depth of the Dnyaneshwari. He describes the text as a 'Nidhan' (treasure-house) of all arts and knowledge. By calling it the 'Bhuvan' (abode) of Moksha-Lakshmi, he suggests that liberation resides within these teachings. Finally, he identifies the text as 'Visanva' (rest), implying that for a soul tired of the worldly cycle of birth and death, this scripture provides the ultimate sanctuary and peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In the middle of a chaotic life, engaging with spiritual wisdom acts as a sanctuary. Example: Reading these verses can provide mental clarity and a sense of peace when one feels overwhelmed by daily responsibilities.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the glory and the profound impact of the Dnyaneshwari (his commentary on the Gita) after praising the Mahabharata.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 314

जैसा पूर्णत्वें सरिता । समुद्रु होय सर्वथा । तैसिया कामनावस्था । न बाधती ॥

"As the rivers in their fullness meet the ocean, so do the states of desire not affect the wise."

जैसा Adverb

Jaisa

ज्याप्रमाणे

Just as

पूर्णत्वें Adverb

Purnatve

पूर्णपणे भरलेल्या

In fullness

सरिता Noun

Sarita

नद्या

Rivers

समुद्रु Noun

Samudru

सागर

Ocean

कामनावस्था Noun

Kamnavastha

इच्छांची स्थिती

State of desires

बाधती Verb

Badhati

बाधा पोहोचवणे किंवा विचलित करणे

To affect or disturb

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady even when all rivers flow into it, a person remains peaceful when all desires dissolve within them without causing any disturbance.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of the ocean to describe the mental state of a realized soul. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed despite being constantly filled by numerous rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external stimuli enter their mind. Their inner fulfillment is so vast that external changes cannot disrupt their peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we face many distractions and emotional highs and lows. Like the ocean, we should learn to absorb these experiences without losing our inner balance. For example, staying calm during a workplace conflict instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the analogy of the ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 188

म्हणोनि कर्माचेनि आधारे । जो कर्मशून्यत्व आचरे । तोचि कर्मयोगी साचोकारें । जगीं जाणावा ॥ १८८ ॥

"Therefore, he who practices actionlessness through the support of action, know him to be the true Karma Yogi in this world."

कर्माचेनि Noun

karmacheni

कर्माच्या

of action

आधारे Noun

adhare

आधाराने

with the support

कर्मशून्यत्व Noun

karmashunyatva

कर्माचा अभाव (अहंकाररहित अवस्था)

actionlessness

आचरे Verb

achare

आचरण करतो

practices

साचोकारें Adverb

sachokare

खरोखर

truly

जगीं Noun

jagi

जगात

in the world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one who practices actionlessness through the support of action, know him to be the true Karma Yogi in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains that true renunciation is not the physical abandonment of work, but the inner state of being a non-doer. A person who performs their duties using the physical body and senses as instruments, but remains free from the ego of 'I am the doer' and the desire for results, is the one who has truly mastered actionlessness. Such a person is recognized as a true Karma Yogi in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, focus on delivering your best performance as a duty to your role, rather than being obsessed with the praise or rewards. This detachment leads to excellence without anxiety.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar defines the true nature of a Karma Yogi who remains detached while performing actions.

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