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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 171

अविनाशि तु तद्विद्धि येन सर्वमिदं ततम् । विनाशमव्ययस्यास्य न कश्चित्कर्तुमर्हति ॥

जे अविनाश आणि अगाध । जेथूनि विस्तारला हा बोध । ते वस्तु पाही सुबद्ध । सर्वगत ॥

"That which is indestructible and unfathomable, from which this consciousness has expanded, see that Reality as well-established and all-pervading."

अविनाश Adjective

Avinash

कधीही नष्ट न होणारे

Indestructible

अगाध Adjective

Agadh

अथांग किंवा अफाट

Unfathomable

बोध Noun

Bodh

ज्ञान किंवा जाणीव

Consciousness or Knowledge

विस्तारला Verb

Vistarla

पसरला किंवा विस्तार झाला

Expanded

सर्वगत Adjective

Sarvagat

सर्वव्यापी

All-pervading

सुबद्ध Adjective

Subaddha

पक्के किंवा व्यवस्थित

Well-established

💡 Meaning

Know that which is indestructible and infinite, from which all this consciousness has expanded, to be all-pervading and firmly established.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar provides a profound commentary on the nature of the Supreme Reality (Brahman). He describes it as 'Avinash' (indestructible) and 'Agadh' (unfathomable). This reality is the source from which all consciousness and the perceived universe have expanded. Just as space exists everywhere and cannot be divided or destroyed, the Atman is all-pervading (Sarvagat). It is the fundamental substance of existence that remains unchanged despite the changes in the material world. This scholarly interpretation emphasizes that the essence of a human being is not the perishable body but the imperishable spirit.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this teaching helps in developing resilience. For example, when facing a loss in business or a personal setback, remembering that your core identity is eternal and untouched by external circumstances allows you to maintain mental balance and peace.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the eternal and indestructible nature of the soul to Arjuna to remove his grief.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 44

जेणे विषयांचेनि मिषे । बुद्धीचिये कळा नाशे । जेणे मोहविले असे । विवेकबळ ॥

"Through the lure of sense-objects, the light of the intellect is extinguished, and the strength of discrimination is deluded."

विषयांचेनि Noun

Vishayancheni

विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)

of sense objects

मिषे Noun

Mishe

निमित्ताने किंवा बहाण्याने

on the pretext of

बुद्धीचिये Noun

Buddhichiye

बुद्धीची

of the intellect

नाशे Verb

Nashe

नाश होतो किंवा लोप पावते

is destroyed

मोहविले Verb

Mohavile

भुलविले किंवा मोहित केले

deluded or charmed

विवेकबळ Noun

Vivekabala

सारासार विचार करण्याची शक्ती

power of discrimination

💡 Meaning

Through the pretext of sensory pleasures, the brilliance of the intellect is destroyed, and the power of discrimination is deluded.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the destructive nature of sensory attachments. When a person becomes obsessed with worldly pleasures, their intellectual clarity is diminished. This obsession acts as a veil that blinds the 'Viveka' (the power to distinguish between right and wrong), leading the individual away from their true purpose and spiritual growth. The 'brilliance' of the mind is lost when it is constantly chasing external gratifications.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, if a person prioritizes instant gratification (like excessive social media) over long-term goals, their focus weakens. One must use 'Viveka' to choose meaningful work over temporary distractions.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how attachment to worldly pleasures clouds human judgment and destroys the power of discrimination.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 17

यस्त्वात्मरतिरेव स्यादात्मतृप्तश्च मानवः । आत्मन्येव च सन्तुष्टस्तस्य कार्यं न विद्यते ॥ १७ ॥

जेणें आपणपें देखिलें । देखौनि आपणपेंचि जाहलें । तया कर्तव्य उरले । कांहींच नाहीं ॥ १७ ॥

"He who has seen the Self, and having seen, has become the Self, for him no duty remains."

आपणपें Noun

Aapanpe

स्वतःला (आत्म्याला)

To the Self

देखिलें Verb

Dekhile

पाहिले किंवा अनुभवले

Saw or experienced

जाहलें Verb

Jahale

झाले किंवा बनले

Became

तया Pronoun

Taya

त्याला

To him

कर्तव्य Noun

Kartavya

करण्यासारखे काम

Duty or obligation

उरले Verb

Urale

शिल्लक राहिले

Remained

💡 Meaning

One who has realized the Self and has become one with the Self, has no further duties left to perform.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the pinnacle of spiritual achievement. When a seeker realizes the Atman (Self) and merges their identity with it, they transcend the realm of 'doership'. Since such a person finds complete fulfillment within themselves, they no longer seek external results. Consequently, there is no 'duty' left for them to perform for personal gain, as they have already attained the ultimate goal of human life.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, this teaches us to find internal satisfaction. When you work out of passion and inner joy rather than just for external rewards, the work ceases to be a burden and becomes a natural expression of your being.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the state of a person who has attained self-realization and is free from the bonds of mandatory duties.

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