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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 68

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । जयाचें चित्त समत्वें राही । तोचि ब्रह्म यांत संशय नाहीं । सत्य जाणावें ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see; he whose mind stays in equanimity is indeed the Brahman, there is no doubt in this; know it as the truth."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जयाचें Pronoun
Jayache
ज्याचे
Whose
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन किंवा अंतःकरण
Mind or consciousness
समत्वें Adverb
Samatve
समानतेने किंवा समभावात
In equanimity
राही Verb
Raahi
स्थिर राहते
Remains or stays
ब्रह्म Noun
Brahma
परमात्मा
The Supreme Reality
संशय Noun
Sanshay
शंका
Doubt

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, observe; he whose mind remains in a state of equanimity is undoubtedly the Brahman itself; know this to be the truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that equanimity is the hallmark of a realized soul. When a person's mind remains undisturbed by the dualities of the world (like joy and sorrow, gain and loss), they become one with the Supreme Brahman. This state of 'Samattva' (equality) is not just a practice but the very nature of enlightenment. He assures Arjuna that there is no doubt that such a person is a manifestation of the Divine itself.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, try to remain calm during both success and failure. For example, if you face a setback at work, instead of getting frustrated, maintain your composure and look for a solution with a balanced mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has achieved mental balance and equanimity, equating such a soul to the Divine.

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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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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 2

एवं परंपराप्राप्तमिमं राजर्षयो विदुः । स कालेनेह महता योगो नष्टः परंतप ॥

मग तो विवस्वतु मनूसी सांगे । मनू इक्ष्वाकूसि उपदेशे । ऐसी हे परंपरेच्या मार्गें । राजर्षीं पाविली ॥

"Then Vivasvan told it to Manu, and Manu instructed Ikshvaku. In this way, through the path of tradition, the royal sages attained it."

विवस्वतु Noun
Vivasvatu
सूर्य
The Sun God
मनूसी Noun
Manūsī
मनूला
To Manu
उपदेशे Verb
Upadēśē
उपदेश केला
Instructed or taught
परंपरेच्या Noun
Paramparēcyā
परंपरेने
Through lineage or tradition
राजर्षीं Noun
Rājarṣīṃ
राजर्षींना
To the royal sages
पाविली Verb
Pāvilī
प्राप्त झाली
Attained or reached

💡 Meaning

Then Vivasvan told it to Manu, and Manu instructed Ikshvaku. In this way, through the path of tradition, the royal sages attained it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the 'Parampara' or the chain of transmission of spiritual wisdom. The knowledge was first given by the Sun (Vivasvan) to Manu, and then from Manu to King Ikshvaku. This highlights that true wisdom is preserved through a disciplined lineage of masters and students. It emphasizes that spiritual knowledge is not a new invention but an eternal truth passed down through generations of realized souls.

🎯 Practical Application

It teaches us the value of mentorship and preserving heritage. For example, a master craftsman teaching his apprentice the secrets of the trade to keep the art alive.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the historical lineage (Parampara) of the Yoga he is teaching to Arjuna.

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