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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 256

आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत् । तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

जैसा समुद्रु भरला । तरी न सांडी आपुली वेला । तैसा तोही संतोखला । क्षोभु न पावे ॥

"As the ocean remains unmoved even when filled by waters, so does the man of steady wisdom remain peaceful despite all desires entering him."

समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
सांडी Verb
Sandi
सोडणे
To leave or abandon
वेला Noun
Vela
मर्यादा किंवा किनारा
Boundary or shore
संतोखला Adjective
Santokhala
समाधानी किंवा तृप्त
Satisfied or content
क्षोभु Noun
Kshobhu
अस्वस्थता किंवा खळबळ
Agitation or disturbance

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean, though being filled by waters from all sides, remains steady and does not cross its boundaries, similarly, a wise person remains peaceful and undisturbed despite all desires entering them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the equanimity of a self-realized soul. Just as the ocean is constantly replenished by various rivers yet never overflows or loses its composure, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by the influx of sensory desires or external circumstances. Their inner peace is so profound and rooted in the self that external changes cannot cause any mental agitation.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain emotional stability in both success and failure. For example, a professional should remain calm and focused whether a project succeeds brilliantly or faces unexpected challenges, mirroring the ocean's depth.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a wise person by comparing them to the vast and steady ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 144

म्हणोनि द्रव्यमया यज्ञा। हूनि ज्ञानयज्ञु पैं सुज्ञा। श्रेष्ठु हा जाणा। सर्वकाळ॥

"Therefore, the sacrifice of knowledge is superior to the sacrifice of material objects, O wise one; know this to be true for all time."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
द्रव्यमया Adjective
Dravyamaya
भौतिक वस्तूंचा किंवा संपत्तीचा
Material or wealth-based
ज्ञानयज्ञु Noun
Jnana-yajna
ज्ञानाचा यज्ञ
Sacrifice of knowledge
सुज्ञा Noun
Sujnya
हे सुजाण/शहाण्या अर्जुना
O wise one
श्रेष्ठु Adjective
Shreshthu
उत्तम किंवा थोर
Superior or excellent
सर्वकाळ Adverb
Sarvakal
नेहमी किंवा सर्व वेळी
Always or for all time

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O wise one, know that the sacrifice of knowledge is always superior to the sacrifice of material objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that while material sacrifices involve physical resources and external rituals, the sacrifice of knowledge involves the intellect and leads to self-realization. Material rituals are finite and often lead to temporary rewards, whereas knowledge (Jnana) burns away the bonds of Karma and leads to liberation. All actions and sacrifices ultimately find their fulfillment in the attainment of divine knowledge.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, prioritize understanding the 'why' and 'how' over just performing tasks mechanically. For example, understanding the principles of a healthy lifestyle is more beneficial than blindly following a diet plan without knowing its purpose.

📌 Context

In this verse, Shri Krishna (through Dnyaneshwar Maharaj's commentary) explains why the sacrifice of knowledge is superior to material rituals.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 96

म्हणोनि ज्ञानासारिखें । दुसरें पावन नाहीं विखें । जेणें आत्मज्ञानु अलोखें । हाता येई ॥ ९६ ॥

"Therefore, there is nothing as purifying as knowledge in this world, by which the extraordinary Self-knowledge is attained."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
ज्ञानासारिखें Adjective
Jnanasarikhe
ज्ञानाप्रमाणे
Like knowledge
पावन Adjective
Pavan
पवित्र
Purifying
विखें Noun
Vikhe
जगामध्ये
In the world
आत्मज्ञानु Noun
Atmajnanu
आत्मज्ञान
Self-knowledge
अलोखें Adjective
Alokhe
विलक्षण किंवा अदृश्य
Extraordinary or Invisible

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is nothing as pure as knowledge in this world; through it, the extraordinary self-knowledge is attained.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no purifier in this world as great as spiritual knowledge (Jnana). Just as light dispels darkness, 'Jnana' destroys the darkness of ignorance and the bondage of karma. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but an experiential realization of the Self. Once attained, it brings an end to the cycle of birth and death, leading to eternal peace and liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on self-awareness and learning rather than just gathering data. For example, understanding the root cause of your anger is a step towards self-knowledge.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains the supreme importance of spiritual knowledge to Arjuna as the ultimate purifier.

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