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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 159

म्हणोनि अज्ञानाचेनि मूळें । संशयो हा बळावे बळें । मग विवेकाचेनि पाळें । नाशु पावे ॥

म्हणून अज्ञानाच्या मुळापासून हा संशय बळावतो, मग विवेकाच्या तलवारीने त्याचा नाश होतो.

"Therefore, doubt grows strong due to the root of ignorance; then, it is destroyed by the edge of discrimination."

अज्ञानाचेनि Noun
Ajnanacheni
अज्ञानामुळे
due to ignorance
मूळें Noun
Mule
मुळापासून
from the root
संशयो Noun
Sanshayo
संशय किंवा शंका
doubt
बळावे Verb
Balave
बळावतो किंवा वाढतो
strengthens
विवेकाचेनि Noun
Vivekacheni
विवेकाने किंवा सारासार विचाराने
by discrimination or wisdom
पाळें Noun
Pale
तलवारीच्या धारेने
by the edge of a blade
नाशु Noun
Nashu
विनाश
destruction

💡 Meaning

Doubt grows strong because of the root of ignorance, but it is completely destroyed by the sharp edge of wisdom and discrimination.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that doubt is a product of ignorance. As long as one lacks true understanding or self-knowledge, doubts continue to grow and cloud the mind, hindering spiritual and worldly progress. However, the 'sword of discrimination' (Viveka) is the only tool capable of cutting through this ignorance. When a person applies logical reasoning and spiritual wisdom, doubt is destroyed at its very root, leading to clarity and peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, whenever you face uncertainty or lack of confidence, do not let it fester. Instead, use 'Viveka' (critical thinking and study) to understand the situation. Example: If you doubt your career path, researching and seeking mentorship (knowledge) will eliminate the confusion.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the root cause of doubt and the method to eliminate it at the conclusion of the fourth chapter.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 275

जैसा पूर्ण सरितां-भरीं । समुद्रु न चळे थोंकु ही न करी । तैसा काम-प्रवेशु अंतरीं । क्षोभु न संपादी ॥

"As the ocean, though filled with the waters of all rivers, remains steady and does not overflow, so does the man into whose heart all desires enter without causing any agitation."

सरितां-भरीं Noun
saritāṃ-bharīṃ
नद्यांच्या प्रवाहाने
by the flow of rivers
समुद्रु Noun
samudru
सागर
ocean
थोंकु Noun
thoṃku
मर्यादा सोडणे
overflowing or agitation
काम-प्रवेशु Noun
kāma-praveśu
इच्छांचा शिरकाव
entry of desires
क्षोभु Noun
kṣobhu
अस्वस्थता किंवा विकार
agitation or disturbance
संपादी Verb
saṃpādī
निर्माण करणे
produces or achieves

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not overflow despite being filled by rivers, a person whose mind remains calm despite the entry of desires is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj illustrates the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). Just as the ocean remains undisturbed and does not overflow despite being filled by numerous rivers from all sides, a wise person remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external sensory objects enter their mind. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain composure like the ocean when faced with criticism or stress. For example, staying calm during a high-pressure meeting instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a realized soul using the metaphor of an ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 33

अथवा हें उचित । सांडूनि जरी तूं अच्युत । अधर्मचि अनुचित । आचरसी ॥ ३३ ॥

"Or if you, O Achyuta, abandon this proper duty and practice what is improper and unrighteous."

अथवा Conjunction
Atha vā
किंवा
Or
उचित Adjective
Ucita
योग्य / विहित
Proper / Rightful
सांडूनि Verb
Sāṃḍūni
सोडून देऊन / त्याग करून
Abandoning / Leaving
अच्युत Noun
Acyuta
न ढळणारा (येथे अर्जुनासाठी संबोधन)
Infallible (used here for Arjuna)
अधर्म Noun
Adharma
धर्माच्या विरुद्ध वागणे
Unrighteousness
आचरसी Verb
Ācarasī
आचरण करशील
Will practice / perform

💡 Meaning

Or, O Achyuta, if you abandon this proper duty and instead practice what is improper and unrighteous...

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar interprets Krishna's warning to Arjuna. He emphasizes that for a warrior, fighting a righteous war is 'Ucita' (proper duty). Abandoning this duty is not an act of compassion but an act of 'Adharma' (unrighteousness). The verse highlights that one must adhere to their professional and moral responsibilities regardless of personal emotions.

🎯 Practical Application

Avoiding one's core responsibilities leads to moral failure. For example, a student avoiding their studies during exams is neglecting their primary duty (Vidya-Dharma).

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the consequences of Arjuna abandoning his duty as a warrior in the middle of the battlefield.

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