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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 24

म्हणोनि समर्थें विशेषें । आचरावें लागे तैसें । जेणें मार्गे लोकें । चालावें गा ॥ २४ ॥

"Therefore, the capable ones must act in a manner that sets a path for common people to follow."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By a capable or great person
विशेषें Adverb
Viśēṣēṃ
विशेष करून
Specially
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvēṃ
आचरण करावे
Should practice
मार्गे Noun
Mārgē
मार्गाने
By the path
लोकें Noun
Lōkēṃ
लोकांनी
By the people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, a capable person should act in such a way that the common people can follow that path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that leaders and influential figures carry a heavy social responsibility. Since the masses tend to follow the footsteps of the 'Great' (Samartha), any lapse in their conduct could mislead society. Thus, for the sake of social order and guidance, realized souls or leaders must continue to perform their duties with perfection, even if they have no personal gain from it.

🎯 Practical Application

A leader's behavior sets the standard for the team. For instance, if a CEO practices transparency and punctuality, the employees are likely to be honest and disciplined as well.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through Saint Dnyaneshwar, explains why leaders and realized souls must continue to perform their duties to set a standard for society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 218

जेथूनि हे विश्व जाहले । जेणे हे विस्तारले । तेणेचि हे व्यापिले । आघवेची ॥ २१८ ॥

"From whom this universe arose, by whom it was expanded, by Him alone is all this pervaded."

जेथूनि Adverb
Jethuni
ज्याच्यापासून
From where / From whom
विश्व Noun
Vishwa
जग / ब्रह्मांड
Universe
जाहले Verb
Jahale
निर्माण झाले / उत्पन्न झाले
Became / Originated
विस्तारले Verb
Vistarale
पसरले / विस्तार पावले
Expanded
व्यापिले Verb
Vyapile
व्यापून उरले
Pervaded / Permeated
आघवेची Adjective
Aghavechi
सर्वच / संपूर्णपणे
Entirely / All

💡 Meaning

The Supreme Being from whom this universe arose and who expanded it, is the same one who pervades it entirely.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the omnipresence of the Divine Reality. He asserts that the source from which this entire universe originated and the power by which it expanded is the same principle that pervades everything. Just as ornaments made of gold are essentially gold, the entire creation is permeated by the Supreme Consciousness. There is no part of this universe where that Divine principle does not exist.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize the divine presence in everyone and everything. For example, treating nature and fellow human beings with respect because they are manifestations of the same supreme energy.

📌 Context

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the nature of the Supreme Soul (Atman) as the source and essence of the entire universe.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 13

तंव तो कुरुवृद्धु पितामहू । जो प्रतापाचा अर्कु प्रदीप्तु । तेणें सिंहनादु केला अद्‍भुतु । शंखु पूरूनि ॥ १३ ॥

"Then the aged grandsire of the Kuru race, the glorious patriarch, blew his conch, roaring like a lion, to hearten Duryodhana."

कुरुवृद्धु Noun
Kuruvruddhu
कुरुवंशातील ज्येष्ठ
Eldest of the Kuru dynasty
पितामहू Noun
Pitamahu
आजोबा (भीष्म)
Grandsire
अर्कु Noun
Arku
सूर्य
Sun
प्रदीप्तु Adjective
Pradiptu
तेजस्वी किंवा प्रकाशमान
Radiant or brilliant
सिंहनादु Noun
Simhanadu
सिंहाची गर्जना
Lion's roar
पूरूनि Verb
Puruni
फुंकून (शंख वाजवून)
Having blown

💡 Meaning

Then the eldest of the Kuru dynasty, Grandsire Bhishma, who is as brilliant as the sun in valor, blew his conch shell and made a thunderous roar like a lion.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the majestic presence of Bhishma Pitamaha. By comparing him to a 'radiant sun' (Pratapacha Arku), the poet emphasizes that Bhishma's glory was unmatched. The 'lion's roar' refers to the powerful sound of his conch, symbolizing his authority and the formal commencement of the war. It reflects the psychological aspect of warfare where a leader's confidence boosts the morale of the entire army.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us the importance of a strong start. When leading a team or beginning a project, one's initial actions should be filled with confidence and clarity to inspire others, much like Bhishma's roar inspired the Kaurava army.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the moment when Bhishma Pitamaha initiates the battle cry to encourage Duryodhana.

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