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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 63

जेथ संकल्पाचा कलंकु धुवे । जेथ मनपण मन विरवे । जेथ अविद्या ही मावे । आपणयामाजी ॥

"Where the blemish of resolve is washed away, where the mind-ness of the mind dissolves, and where even ignorance is absorbed within itself."

संकल्पाचा Noun
Sankalpacha
विचारांचा किंवा इच्छेचा
Of resolution or desire
कलंकु Noun
Kalanku
डाग किंवा दोष
Stain or blemish
धुवे Verb
Dhuve
धुवून जातो
Is washed away
मनपण Noun
Manapan
मनाचा स्वभाव/चंचलता
The nature of the mind
विरवे Verb
Virve
विरघळते
Dissolves
अविद्या Noun
Avidya
अज्ञान
Ignorance
मावे Verb
Maave
सामावून जाते/नाहीशी होते
Merges or disappears

💡 Meaning

Where the stain of desire is washed away, where the mind's restless nature dissolves, and where ignorance itself merges into the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the profound state of spiritual enlightenment. He explains that in the fire of knowledge, the 'stain' of mental resolutions and desires is washed away. The mind loses its dualistic and restless nature (manapan) and merges into the supreme consciousness. Even 'Avidya' (primordial ignorance), which is the root cause of worldly bondage, dissolves into the self. It represents the ultimate dissolution of the ego and the realization of oneness with the Divine.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this teaches us the power of deep focus. For example, when a scientist or an artist is deeply engrossed in their work, their personal biases and distractions (resolves) vanish, leading to a pure discovery of truth or creation of beauty.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of Samadhi or self-realization where the mind and ignorance dissolve into the supreme self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 11

तरी अवधारां महाराज । जे सकळ कळांचे निज । जेथूनि शब्दब्रह्मीं भोज । प्रगटे कीं ॥ ११ ॥

"Now listen, O Great Lord, who is the very essence of all arts, from whom the splendor of the Word-Brahman (Vedas) manifests."

अवधारां Verb
Avadharam
लक्ष देऊन ऐका
Listen attentively
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
कळांचे Noun
Kalanche
कलांचे
Of arts
निज Noun
Nij
स्वतःचे स्थान / मूळ
Original source
शब्दब्रह्मीं Noun
Shabdabrahmi
वेदांमध्ये
In the Vedas
भोज Noun
Bhoj
शोभा / आनंद
Splendor / Enjoyment
प्रगटे Verb
Pragate
प्रकट होते
Manifests

💡 Meaning

O Lord, please listen; you are the true source of all arts, and it is from you that the splendor of the Vedas manifests.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses Ganesha as the ultimate source of all 64 arts and the Vedas (Shabdabrahma). He emphasizes that the beauty, depth, and wisdom of divine knowledge emerge from this supreme consciousness. By calling Ganesha 'Nij' (the original abode) of arts, he suggests that all creativity is a divine manifestation.

🎯 Practical Application

When starting any creative or intellectual endeavor, acknowledge the source of inspiration. For example, before writing or performing, take a moment to respect the tradition and the knowledge that came before you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is offering salutations to Lord Ganesha at the beginning of the Dnyaneshwari, describing him as the source of all arts and the Vedas.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 174

म्हणोनि कर्माकर्मविविंचनीं । जे भुलले आहाती सयाणीं । तेथ डोळसपण विचक्षणीं । न चलेचि गा ॥

"Therefore, in the analysis of what is action and what is inaction, even the wise have been deluded; in that matter, the vision of the discerning fails to work."

कर्माकर्मविविंचनीं Noun
karmākarmaviviñcanīṃ
कर्म आणि अकर्म यांच्या निवडीत
in the discrimination of action and inaction
भुलले Verb
bhulale
गोंधळले किंवा चुकले
deluded or confused
सयाणीं Noun
sayāṇīṃ
शहाणे किंवा विद्वान लोक
wise or learned people
डोळसपण Noun
ḍōḷasapaṇa
दृष्टी किंवा समज
insight or vision
विचक्षणीं Adjective
vicakṣaṇīṃ
सूक्ष्म विचार करणाऱ्यांमध्ये
among the discerning

💡 Meaning

Therefore, in the discrimination between action and inaction, even the wise are deluded; there, the insight of the discerning does not prevail.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the profound difficulty of distinguishing between 'Karma' (action) and 'Akarma' (inaction). He states that even the most intelligent and wise individuals find themselves deluded when trying to analyze these concepts. The mechanics of action are so deep and subtle that mere intellectual prowess or logical reasoning is insufficient to grasp the ultimate truth of how actions bind or free a soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, deciding between taking an initiative (action) or remaining silent (inaction) can be tricky. For example, a leader must realize that sometimes 'not acting' is a more powerful 'action' than interfering. This requires wisdom beyond simple logic.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the complexity of understanding the true nature of action and inaction as per Lord Krishna's teachings.

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