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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 38

न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते । तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्धः कालेनात्मनि विन्दति ॥

म्हणोनि ज्ञानापरौते । पवित्र न दिसे आयिते । जेणे संशयाचेनि रिते । होइजे गा ॥ ३८ ॥

"Therefore, there is nothing as pure as knowledge, by which one becomes free from all doubts."

ज्ञानापरौते Noun
jnanaparoute
ज्ञानापेक्षा
than knowledge
पवित्र Adjective
pavitra
शुद्ध
pure
आयिते Adjective
ayite
सहज उपलब्ध
readily available
संशयाचेनि Noun
sanshayacheni
संशयाने
by doubt
रिते Adjective
rite
रिकामे किंवा मुक्त
empty or free

💡 Meaning

There is nothing in this world as purifying as knowledge. One who is perfected in Yoga finds this knowledge within themselves in due course of time.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is nothing in this world as purifying as self-knowledge. It is the ultimate cleanser of the intellect and soul. Just as fire purifies gold, knowledge destroys the dross of ignorance and doubt. A seeker who practices karma yoga and attains mental purity eventually realizes this supreme truth within their own heart through the passage of time and consistent practice.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, clarity of knowledge removes hesitation. For example, when a student masters the fundamental concepts of a subject, they solve problems with confidence rather than being confused by doubts.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the unparalleled purifying power of spiritual knowledge to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 239

म्हणौनि तूं पां धनुर्धरा | सांडूनि हा अहंकारु | करीं वेगीं स्वीकारु | स्वधर्माचा || २३९ ||

"Therefore, O Archer, casting aside this ego, quickly embrace your own duty."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
धनुर्धरा Noun
Dhanurdhara
हे अर्जुना (धनुष्य धारण करणाऱ्या)
O Archer (Arjuna)
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून / सोडून
Abandoning / Giving up
अहंकारु Noun
Ahankaru
गर्व / मीपणा
Ego / Pride
स्वधर्माचा Noun
Swadharmacha
स्वतःच्या कर्तव्याचा
Of one's own duty
स्वीकारु Noun
Sweekaru
स्वीकार / अंगीकार
Acceptance

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, abandon this ego and promptly accept your own duty.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the root of bondage is not the action itself, but the egoistic claim of being the 'doer'. He urges Arjuna to cast aside the 'I' (ego) and embrace his natural duty (Swadharma). By performing actions as a duty without personal attachment or pride, one achieves spiritual liberation while remaining active in the world.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily responsibilities as a service rather than a means to boost your ego. For instance, a professional should focus on the quality of work as their duty rather than seeking constant validation for their ego.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's advice to Arjuna about performing duty without the sense of doership.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 22

यावदेतान्निरीक्षेऽहं योद्धुकामानवस्थितान् । कैर्मया सह योद्धव्यमस्मिन् रणसमुद्यमे ॥ २२ ॥

तैसेचि ते अठराही अक्षौहिणी । जेथ उभीं ठाकलीं असतीं दोन्ही । सैन्यें तेथें चक्रपाणी । रथु नेला ॥ २२ ॥

"In the same way, where the eighteen Akshauhini armies were standing, there Lord Krishna led the chariot."

अठराही Adjective
Aṭharāhī
अठरा
Eighteen
अक्षौहिणी Noun
Akṣauhiṇī
सैन्य मोजण्याचे एक प्राचीन माप
A large military unit
चक्रपाणी Noun
Cakrapāṇī
श्रीकृष्ण (ज्याच्या हातात चक्र आहे)
Lord Krishna
रथु Noun
Rathu
रथ
Chariot
नेला Verb
Nelā
घेऊन गेले
Took or Led
दोन्ही Adjective
Donhī
दोन्ही बाजूंची
Both sides

💡 Meaning

Lord Krishna took the chariot to the place where the eighteen Akshauhini armies of both sides were standing.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the moment when Lord Krishna, acting as Arjuna's charioteer, fulfills his devotee's request. He drives the chariot to the center of the battlefield where the combined eighteen Akshauhini armies of the Kauravas and Pandavas were stationed. This highlights Krishna's role as a humble guide and the supreme witness to the events of the Mahabharata.

🎯 Practical Application

Trusting a mentor or a higher power to guide you to the right place at the right time. Example: Seeking guidance from a teacher when faced with a difficult career choice to gain clarity.

📌 Context

Arjuna requests Krishna to place the chariot between the two armies so he can observe the warriors gathered for battle.

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