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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 133

म्हणौनि ज्ञानाचिया आवडी । जेथ नित्य नवी गोडी । तेथें चित्त देईं गा थोडी । अर्जुना तूं ॥ १३३ ॥

"Therefore, with a love for knowledge, where there is ever-new sweetness, O Arjuna, give a little of your mind there."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
ज्ञानाचिया Noun
Jnanachiya
ज्ञानाच्या
Of knowledge
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
सतत / नेहमी
Always / Eternal
गोडी Noun
Godi
गोडवा / आवड
Sweetness / Interest
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन / लक्ष
Mind / Attention
देईं Verb
Dein
दे
Give

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, give a little of your attention to that knowledge which always feels fresh and sweet.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the unique nature of spiritual wisdom. Unlike worldly pleasures that eventually lead to boredom or saturation, the pursuit of self-knowledge offers a 'new sweetness' at every step. He urges Arjuna to divert at least a small portion of his attention toward this eternal truth, as it is the only path to lasting fulfillment and inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, dedicate a few minutes to learning something that enriches your soul rather than just your career. Example: Reading a philosophical book for 10 minutes before bed to calm the mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar encourages Arjuna to focus on spiritual wisdom, describing it as an ever-refreshing source of joy.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 118

कर्मण्यकर्म यः पश्येदकर्मणि च कर्म यः । स बुद्धिमान्मनुष्येषु स युक्तः कृत्स्नकर्मकृत् ॥

जेथ कर्माचा अकर्मु होय । आणि अकर्मीं कर्मचि आहे । तोचि पैं ओळखावा येथें । ज्ञानिया तो ॥

"He who sees inaction in action and action in inaction, he is wise among men."

कर्माचा Noun
karmācā
कर्माचा
of action
अकर्मु Noun
akarmu
अकर्म (कर्म नसणे)
inaction
ओळखावा Verb
oḷakhāvā
ओळखावा
should be recognized
ज्ञानिया Noun
jñāniyā
ज्ञानी पुरुष
wise person
बुद्धिमान Adjective
buddhimān
हुशार किंवा प्रज्ञावान
intelligent

💡 Meaning

One who sees inaction in action and action in inaction is truly wise among men.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a realized soul understands that even while the body performs actions, the true self remains a non-doer (inaction in action). Conversely, if someone physically stops working but remains mentally attached to the idea of doing, they are still performing action (action in inaction). True wisdom lies in transcending the ego of doership.

🎯 Practical Application

Performing your professional duties without the ego of being the 'sole doer', understanding that you are an instrument of a larger process.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the subtle nature of action and inaction to Arjuna, which Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates in this Ovi.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 63

तैसे ते कुरुक्षेत्र । जे धर्माचे पवित्र । जेथ आले एकत्र । उभय दळ ॥

"In that manner, on the sacred land of Kurukshetra, both the armies assembled."

तैसे Adverb
Taise
त्याप्रमाणे / अशा प्रकारे
In that manner
कुरुक्षेत्र Noun
Kurukshetra
कुरुक्षेत्राचे मैदान
The field of Kurukshetra
पवित्र Adjective
Pavitra
पावन / शुद्ध
Sacred / Holy
एकत्र Adverb
Ekatra
एका ठिकाणी
Together
उभय Adjective
Ubhaya
दोन्ही
Both
दळ Noun
Dala
सैन्य / फौज
Army / Forces

💡 Meaning

In that way, on the holy field of Kurukshetra, both the armies gathered together.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the setting of the Great War. Kurukshetra is referred to as 'Dharmakshetra' (the field of righteousness), signifying that the conflict is not merely physical but a moral struggle between good and evil. The term 'Ubhaya Dala' refers to the two armies—the Pandavas and the Kauravas—who have assembled at this sacred site. This sets the stage for the divine discourse of the Bhagavad Gita within the Dnyaneshwari.

🎯 Practical Application

Think of your mind as Kurukshetra whenever you face a moral dilemma. Always choose the path of 'Dharma' or integrity. For example, choosing to work hard instead of taking a shortcut is like winning a battle on your own field of righteousness.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the gathering of the two opposing armies on the sacred field of Kurukshetra to King Dhritarashtra.

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