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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 318

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे नको अनंता । सांडूनि हे चिंता । झुंझसी वेगा ॥ ३१८ ॥

"Therefore, do not be deluded now. Leaving this worry behind, fight with speed."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
फसवले जाणे किंवा गोंधळणे
To be deluded or deceived
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
Giving up or casting aside
चिंता Noun
Chinta
काळजी किंवा विवंचना
Worry or anxiety
झुंझसी Verb
Zunzhasi
युद्ध कर
Fight or engage in battle
वेगा Adverb
Vega
त्वरीत किंवा लवकर
Quickly or with speed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not be deluded now, O Arjuna. Casting aside this worry, engage in the fight quickly.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's call to action. He advises Arjuna not to be deceived by emotional attachments or the fear of consequences. By addressing the need to cast aside 'Chinta' (worry), the verse emphasizes that anxiety is an obstacle to performing one's Dharma. The instruction to fight 'quickly' signifies the importance of decisive action once the path of righteousness is clear. It is a call to move from a state of paralysis to a state of purposeful activity.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with a difficult task, focus on the action rather than worrying about the outcome. Example: A professional focusing on completing a project efficiently instead of being paralyzed by the fear of failure.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna encourages Arjuna to overcome his mental confusion and perform his duty as a warrior without worrying about the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 25

तैसेचि हेही सैन्य । पाहावे म्हणोनि सज्ञान । उभा ठाकला सावधान । सैन्यामाजी ॥ २५ ॥

"In the same way, the wise Arjuna stood alert in the midst of the army to observe them."

तैसेचि Adverb
Taiseci
त्याचप्रमाणे
Similarly
सैन्य Noun
Sainya
लष्कर / फौज
Army
सज्ञान Adjective
Sajnan
ज्ञानी / समजदार
Wise / Knowledgeable
सावधान Adjective
Savadhan
सतर्क / सावध
Alert / Attentive
माजी Preposition
Maaji
मध्ये
In / Inside

💡 Meaning

Similarly, the wise Arjuna stood alert in the middle of the armies to observe the forces gathered there.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes Arjuna's strategic and mindful approach. Arjuna is referred to as 'Sajnan' (the wise one), indicating that his actions were guided by intellect rather than just impulse. Before the conflict began, he stood alert (Savadhan) in the middle of the battlefield to assess the strength and disposition of both armies. This highlights the importance of situational awareness and mental readiness before undertaking a monumental task.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major project, one should calmly and alertly observe the environment to understand potential challenges. For example, a student should carefully read the entire exam paper before beginning to write answers.

📌 Context

Arjuna positions himself between the two armies to observe the warriors gathered for battle.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 218

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तोचि जाणावा । जो कर्माचां लोटीं न पाविजे विसांवा । आणि अकर्माचां ठावीं न संवावा । कर्माचिया ओढी ॥

"Therefore Arjuna, recognize him alone as wise, who finds no rest (stagnation) in the flood of actions, and is not touched by the pull of actions in the state of inaction."

लोटीं Noun
Loti
प्रवाहामध्ये किंवा ओघात
In the flood or surge
विसांवा Noun
Visanva
विश्रांती किंवा अडकणे
Rest or getting stuck
ठावीं Noun
Thavi
ठिकाणी किंवा स्थितीत
In the place or state
ओढी Noun
Odhi
आकर्षण किंवा ओढ
Pull or attraction
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
Should be known

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, know him to be the wise one, who is not overwhelmed by the surge of actions and is not pulled by desires even in a state of physical inaction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that true liberation is not about physical renunciation of work, but about mental detachment. A wise person is one who remains unperturbed even in the midst of intense activity and does not harbor mental cravings for action when physically inactive. This state of 'inaction in action' is the hallmark of a realized soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, staying calm during a high-pressure deadline and not overthinking about work during your time off is a practical application of this wisdom.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person who has transcended the bondage of action.

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