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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

3 verses 📿 All Granths

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 148

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि फिटे । आणि संशयाची झाडणी होय । मग आत्मस्वरूपीं निधडे । बुद्धी राहे ॥ १४८ ॥

"Therefore, ignorance is removed and doubts are cleared; then the intellect stays firm in the Self."

अज्ञानापासोनि Noun

Ajñānāpāsoni

अज्ञानापासून

from ignorance

फिटे Verb

phiṭe

नाहीसे होते / सुटका होते

is dispelled / cleared

संशयाची Noun

saṁśayācī

शंकेची

of doubt

झाडणी Noun

jhāḍaṇī

निवारण / स्वच्छता

clearing / removal

आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun

ātmasvarūpīṁ

स्वतःच्या स्वरूपात

in the nature of the Self

निधडे Adverb

nidhaḍe

निश्चलपणे / धैर्याने

firmly / steadily

बुद्धी Noun

buddhī

विचारशक्ती

intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, ignorance is dispelled and doubts are cleared away; then the intellect remains firmly established in the nature of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the fruit of spiritual wisdom. When a seeker attains true knowledge, the veil of ignorance is lifted. All doubts that previously clouded the mind are completely swept away. Consequently, the intellect, which was once wavering and confused, becomes firmly and resolutely established in the realization of the Self (Atman). This state of unwavering focus is the hallmark of a realized soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, once we gain complete clarity on a subject, our confusion ends. For example, once a student understands the core logic of a complex problem, their hesitation disappears and they act with certainty.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the ultimate result of attaining spiritual knowledge and the removal of doubts.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 31

स्वधर्ममपि चावेक्ष्य न विकम्पितुमर्हसि । धर्म्याद्धि युद्धाच्छ्रेयोऽन्यत्क्षत्रियस्य न विद्यते ॥

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । कां विचारु करिसी चित्ता । आपुला धर्मु पाहतां । उचित काय ॥

"Therefore, why do you now deliberate in your mind? Considering your own duty, what is appropriate?"

म्हणोनि Conjunction

Mhanoni

म्हणून

Therefore

विचारु Noun

Vicharu

विचार

Thought or deliberation

चित्ता Noun

Chitta

मनात

In the mind

धर्मु Noun

Dharmu

कर्तव्य किंवा धर्म

Duty or righteousness

उचित Adjective

Uchit

योग्य

Appropriate or proper

💡 Meaning

Therefore, why do you deliberate in your mind now? Considering your own duty, see what is appropriate for you.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the importance of Swadharma (one's own duty). He questions Arjuna's hesitation, pointing out that for a warrior, there is no higher path than a righteous war. The scholarly interpretation suggests that staying true to one's inherent nature and responsibilities is the only way to spiritual and worldly success, and wavering due to emotional attachment is a deviation from the truth.

🎯 Practical Application

In moments of professional or personal confusion, focus on your primary responsibility. Example: A doctor must prioritize treating a patient over personal feelings, as that is their 'Dharma'.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna reminds Arjuna of his social and moral duty (Swadharma) as a warrior to fight for justice.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 49

दूरेण ह्यवरं कर्म बुद्धियोगाद्धनञ्जय । बुद्धौ शरणमन्विच्छ कृपणाः फलहेतवः ॥

तरी अर्जुना हे कर्म । जरी जाहले अति उत्तम । तरी बुद्धियोगाचे सम । नव्हेचि गा ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, even if this karma is very excellent, it is certainly not equal to Buddhi Yoga."

तरी Conjunction

Tari

तरीही / म्हणून

However / Therefore

कर्म Noun

Karma

कार्य / कृती

Action / Deed

अति उत्तम Adjective

Ati Uttam

अत्यंत श्रेष्ठ

Very excellent

बुद्धियोगाचे Noun

Buddhiyogache

समत्व बुद्धीच्या योगाचे

Of the yoga of intellect/equanimity

सम Adjective

Sama

समान / बरोबरीचे

Equal to

नव्हेचि Verb

Navhechi

मुळीच नाही

Certainly not

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, even if an action is very excellent, it is not equal to the yoga of wisdom (Buddhi Yoga).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that any action, no matter how virtuous or 'excellent' it appears externally, is far inferior to 'Buddhi Yoga' (the yoga of stable intellect). Actions driven by desire for results bind an individual to the cycle of cause and effect. In contrast, an action performed with a balanced mind, surrendered to the divine without attachment to the outcome, is the path to liberation. Those who work only for results are considered 'miserly' because they miss the infinite peace of the self for temporary gains.

🎯 Practical Application

Focus on the quality of your work rather than worrying about the reward. For example, a professional should focus on solving a problem effectively rather than just thinking about the promotion that might follow.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's commentary, explains why performing actions with a balanced mind is superior to performing them with a desire for rewards.

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