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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 161

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झणीं खेद करिसी पंडुसुता । हें विचारूनि चित्ता- । माझि पां ॥ १६१ ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not grieve now; reflect upon this in your mind."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
खेद Noun
Kheda
दुःख / शोक
Grief / Sorrow
पंडुसुता Noun
Pandusuta
पांडूचा मुलगा (अर्जुन)
Son of Pandu (Arjuna)
विचारूनि Verb
Vicharuni
विचार करून
Having reflected / considered
चित्तामाझि Noun
Cittamaji
मनामध्ये
In the mind

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not grieve now. Reflect upon this truth within your heart.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the practical application of spiritual knowledge. He suggests that once the intellect grasps the distinction between the transient body and the eternal self, emotional suffering (Kheda) should naturally cease. He urges Arjuna to internalize this wisdom ('reflect within the mind') to gain the strength required to perform his duty as a warrior without being clouded by unnecessary sorrow.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we often face setbacks that cause deep distress. This verse teaches us to use our reasoning to understand that change is inevitable. Example: Instead of grieving over a lost job, one should calmly reflect on their skills and look for new opportunities, maintaining mental balance.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's advice to Arjuna regarding the futility of grief after understanding the eternal nature of the soul.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 15

तैसें सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

तैसे सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

"Similarly, he who treats pleasure and pain alike and is not affected by these dualities, is the one who remains steady."

तैसें Adverb
Taisē
त्याप्रमाणे
In that manner
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Happiness
दुःख Noun
Duḥkha
कष्ट किंवा वेदना
Sorrow or Pain
मानूनि Verb
Mānūni
मानून किंवा समजून
Considering
सम्यक् Adverb
Samyak
समान किंवा योग्य प्रकारे
Equally or properly
बाधु Noun
Bādhu
बाधा किंवा त्रास
Affliction or disturbance
द्वंद्वाचा Noun
Dvandvācā
जोडीचा (सुख-दुःख)
Of the dualities

💡 Meaning

One who treats pleasure and pain as equal and is not disturbed by these dualities is a truly wise person.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced mind. He states that a person who treats both pleasure and pain as equal and does not let these dualities affect their inner peace is the one who truly understands the nature of reality. Such a person transcends the limitations of the physical world and becomes eligible for spiritual liberation (Moksha).

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice staying calm during both success and failure. For example, if you win a competition, don't become arrogant; if you lose, don't become depressed. Maintain your focus on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of equanimity and how a person should remain unaffected by the dualities of the material world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 86

अपि चेदसि पापेभ्यः सर्वेभ्यः पापकृत्तमः। सर्वं ज्ञानप्लवेनैव वृजिनं संतरिष्यसि॥

तरी या ज्ञानाचिया तरी। तूंचि एकु पैलतीरीं। पावसी या संसारीं। दुस्तर जो॥

"By the boat of this knowledge, you alone will reach the other shore of this worldly life, which is so difficult to cross."

ज्ञानाचिया Noun
Jnanachiya
ज्ञानाच्या
Of knowledge
तरी Noun
Tari
नौका/नाव
Boat/Vessel
पैलतीरीं Noun
Pailatiri
पलीकडच्या काठावर
On the other shore
संसारीं Noun
Sansari
संसारामध्ये
In the worldly existence
दुस्तर Adjective
Dustar
पार करण्यास कठीण
Difficult to cross
पावसी Verb
Pavasi
पोहोचशील
Will reach
एकु Adjective
Eku
एकटाच/नक्कीच
Alone/Certainly

💡 Meaning

By the boat of this knowledge, you will certainly reach the other shore of this worldly ocean, which is otherwise impossible to cross.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this scholarly interpretation, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj compares the material world (Samsara) to a vast, turbulent ocean that is nearly impossible to cross by physical effort alone. He posits that 'Jnana' (Self-realization) is the only sturdy vessel ('Tari') capable of carrying a seeker to the shore of liberation. The verse emphasizes that knowledge has the power to neutralize past karmas and provide a safe passage through the trials of life, leading to ultimate peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with overwhelming problems, one should seek the 'boat' of right information and wisdom rather than drowning in emotion. Example: A student struggling with a subject should seek the right guidance and study methods (knowledge) to overcome the academic hurdle.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how spiritual wisdom acts as a vehicle to transcend the difficulties of material life.

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