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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 156

दुःखेष्वनुद्विग्नमनाः सुखेषु विगतस्पृहः । वीतरागभयक्रोधः स्थितधीर्मुनिरुच्यते ॥

दुःखें न संतापें । सुखीं स्पृहा निक्षेपें । जो रागु द्वेषु न कोपें । सांडूनि गेला ॥

"He whose mind is not shaken by adversity, who does not hanker after happiness, and who is free from attachment, fear, and anger, is called a sage of steady wisdom."

दुःखें Noun
dukhen
दुःखाच्या वेळी
in sorrows
संतापें Verb
santapen
विचलित होणे किंवा त्रासणे
to be agitated
स्पृहा Noun
spruha
इच्छा किंवा ओढ
desire or longing
रागु Noun
ragu
आसक्ती किंवा प्रेम
attachment
सांडूनि Verb
sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून
having abandoned

💡 Meaning

One who is not disturbed by sorrows, has no longing for pleasures, and is free from attachment, fear, and anger is called a sage of steady mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the mental state of a realized soul. A person of steady wisdom is one whose mind remains unperturbed by sorrows and who has no craving for pleasures. By transcending the three major obstacles of the mind—attachment (Raga), fear (Bhaya), and anger (Krodha)—the individual attains a state of constant equanimity and spiritual stability.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, maintaining a calm demeanor during a high-pressure project without getting frustrated, and staying humble after receiving a major award, exemplifies this teaching.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 45

म्हणोनि संशयापरौतें । पाप नाहीं दुसरें तें । हा विनाशाची हातवटी । निश्चित जाणावी ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin greater than doubt; know it for certain as the way to destruction."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
संशयापरौतें Adverb
samshayaparoute
संशयापेक्षा
other than doubt
पाप Noun
paap
पाप
sin
हातवटी Noun
hatvati
मार्ग किंवा पद्धत
way or method
विनाशाची Noun
vinashachi
नाशाची
of destruction
निश्चित Adjective
nishchit
नक्की
certain

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin greater than doubt. Know for certain that doubt is the surest way to destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no sin more detrimental than doubt. He describes doubt as a 'sure method of destruction.' A mind clouded by doubt loses its ability to discern truth and remains paralyzed, unable to achieve peace or success in either the material or spiritual realms. For a seeker of knowledge, overcoming doubt is essential because it acts as a poison that dissolves faith and determination.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, avoid harboring doubts about your goals or abilities. Doubt creates mental friction that prevents effective action. For example, if an athlete doubts their training right before a race, their performance will suffer despite their physical fitness.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the destructive power of doubt and how it hinders spiritual and worldly progress.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 224

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें लोकीं प्रमाण मानिजे । मग तियेचि मार्गीं जाइजे । येरेंही जनें ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the capable (great), that is accepted as authority by the world; then other people also follow that very path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा थोर व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
मार्गीं Noun
Margi
मार्गाने
On the path
येरेंही Pronoun
Yerehi
इतरांनी सुद्धा
By others also

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does is accepted as a standard by the world, and then other people follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj highlights the psychological and social reality that the masses tend to emulate the elite or those in positions of power. The term 'Samartha' refers to those who are influential, wise, or powerful. Whatever these individuals do is accepted as 'Praman' (the standard or the truth) by the common folk. This creates a ripple effect; hence, the actions of a leader are not just personal but have a collective impact. It emphasizes the 'Yoga of Action' where one must act righteously not just for personal gain, but to guide society correctly.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a manager maintains high ethical standards, the team follows suit. Example: If a teacher is punctual and disciplined, the students naturally learn the value of time and discipline.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains why Krishna performs actions: to set an example for the world, as common people follow the leaders.

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