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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 184

या निशा सर्वभूतानां तस्यां जागर्ति संयमी । यस्यां जाग्रति भूतानि सा निशा पश्यतो मुनेः ॥

जेथ समस्त भूतें निजलीं । तेथ जो जागा प्रकाशलीं । आणि जेथ जीव जागे जाहले । तेथ निजला जो ॥

"Where all beings are asleep, there he is awake and enlightened; and where all beings are awake, there he is asleep."

जेथ Adverb
Jetha
जेथे
Where
समस्त Adjective
Samasta
सर्व
All
भूतें Noun
Bhute
प्राणीमात्र
Living beings
निजलीं Verb
Nijali
झोपली
Slept
जागा Adjective
Jaga
जागृत
Awake
प्रकाशलीं Verb
Prakashali
प्रकाशमान झाला
Illuminated
जीव Noun
Jiva
लोक/प्राणी
Souls/People
निजला Verb
Nijala
झोपलेला
Asleep

💡 Meaning

Where all beings are asleep (in ignorance), the sage is awake (in enlightenment). Where all beings are awake (in material pursuits), the sage is asleep (detached).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets the Bhagavad Gita's concept of spiritual awakening. He explains that what is 'night' (ignorance) for ordinary beings is 'day' (enlightenment) for the self-controlled sage. The sage is awake in the realm of the Self, which is invisible to the common man. Conversely, the material world that people are 'awake' to and deeply involved in is like a night or a dream to the sage, as he remains detached and indifferent to its transient nature.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when everyone around you is distracted by temporary trends, gossip, or negativity, staying focused on your inner peace and long-term goals is the practical application of this wisdom. Example: Staying calm and focused on your work while others are wasting time on trivial matters.

📌 Context

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) regarding their awareness of the Self versus the material world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 30

गाण्डीवं स्रंसते हस्तात्त्वक्चैव परिदह्यते । न च शक्नोम्यवस्थातुं भ्रमतीव च मे मनः ॥ ३० ॥

गांडीव स्रंसे हस्तांतूनि । त्वचा दाहतसे सर्वोनि । मन भ्रमतसे भ्रमलेपणीं । न शके उभा राहो ॥ ३० ॥

"The Gandiva slips from my hand and my skin burns all over; my mind is wandering as if in a whirl and I cannot stand."

गांडीव Noun
Gandiva
अर्जुनाचे प्रसिद्ध धनुष्य
Arjuna's famous bow
स्रंसे Verb
Sranse
गळून पडणे किंवा निसटणे
slipping or falling
दाहतसे Verb
Dahatase
जळजळ होणे
burning sensation
भ्रमतसे Verb
Bhramatase
गोंधळणे किंवा चक्रावून जाणे
wandering or confused
हस्तांतूनि Noun
Hastantuni
हातातून
from the hand

💡 Meaning

The Gandiva bow is slipping from my hand, my skin is burning all over, and my mind is reeling as if in a whirl; I am unable even to stand.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the profound psychological collapse of Arjuna. The sight of his kinsmen on the battlefield triggers a deep emotional conflict, manifesting as physical symptoms. His legendary bow, the Gandiva, slips from his grasp, symbolizing a loss of will and strength. The 'burning of skin' represents the intense internal heat generated by anxiety. His mind is so clouded by delusion (Moha) that he loses his sense of balance and stability. This illustrates how deep emotional distress can paralyze even the strongest of individuals, turning a warrior into a person seeking refuge.

🎯 Practical Application

This verse teaches us how extreme stress affects the body and mind. For example, during a high-pressure interview or public speaking event, one might feel shaky or forgetful; recognizing this as a temporary emotional state helps in regaining composure through mindfulness.

📌 Context

Arjuna describes his physical symptoms of anxiety and emotional breakdown to Krishna upon seeing his relatives on the battlefield.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 275

म्हणौनि जे जे उचित । आणि अवसरें पावे प्राप्त । तें कर्म न सांडितां विहित । आचरावें ॥ २७५ ॥

"Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you as per the occasion, perform that prescribed duty without abandoning it."

म्हणौनि Adverb
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य / उचित
Appropriate
अवसरें Noun
Avasarēṃ
वेळेनुसार / प्रसंगानुसार
According to occasion
प्राप्त Adjective
Prāpta
मिळालेले / वाट्याला आलेले
Obtained / Received
विहित Adjective
Vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले / विहित
Prescribed / Ordained
आचरावें Verb
Ācarāvē
आचरण करावे / करावे
Should be performed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever is appropriate and comes to you according to the occasion, perform that prescribed duty without abandoning it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj clarifies that renunciation of action is not the goal of a seeker. Instead, one must identify the duties that are appropriate (Ucita) and timely (Avasare). These 'Vihita' (ordained) actions are those that align with one's social and moral responsibilities. By performing these duties without attachment or avoidance, an individual purifies their mind. Running away from responsibilities is seen as a hindrance to spiritual progress, whereas performing them with integrity is a form of worship.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, if a challenging project is assigned to you, treat it as your 'Vihita Karma'. Instead of procrastinating or making excuses, complete it with full dedication, viewing it as your contribution to your field and personal growth.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's duty as part of the path to spiritual realization, emphasizing that prescribed actions should not be abandoned.

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