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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 133

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरबुद्धि । जयाची हे ऐसी शुद्धी । जो न विसंबे निरवधि । आत्मबोधा ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady intellect, whose purity is such, and who never abandons self-realization."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady intellect
शुद्धी Noun
Shuddhi
पवित्रता किंवा जाणीव
Purity or awareness
विसंबे Verb
Visambe
विसरणे किंवा विचलित होणे
To forget or deviate
निरवधि Adverb
Niravadhi
अखंड किंवा निरंतर
Continuous or eternal
आत्मबोधा Noun
Atmabodha
स्वस्वरूपाचे ज्ञान
Self-realization

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady intellect, whose consciousness is so pure and who never, for a moment, loses sight of self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines the 'Sthitaprajna' (the one with steady wisdom). He explains that a person whose intellect has attained such purity that it remains eternally anchored in self-awareness, without ever forgetting the true nature of the soul, is truly steady-minded. This state is characterized by an unwavering connection to the divine, regardless of external circumstances or internal fluctuations.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, it means maintaining inner calm and focus on your core values even during chaos. For example, staying composed and ethical during a high-stress business crisis without losing your sense of self.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a person who has achieved steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 253

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्यलोकीं ॥ २५३ ॥

"Therefore, whatever the capable ones do, the same is practiced by others; then the common people accept that very thing as the standard."

समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरण करावे किंवा पाळावे
Should be practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यलोकीं Noun
Samanyaloki
सामान्य माणसांकडून
By common people
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great person does, others follow that same path. Common people accept their actions as the standard or authority.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the psychological truth that the masses look up to and emulate the behavior of those they consider superior or capable. A 'Samartha' (a person of influence or wisdom) sets the benchmark for social conduct. If a leader acts with integrity, it becomes the 'Praman' (standard) for the rest of society. This places a heavy moral responsibility on leaders, teachers, and elders to act righteously, as their life becomes a template for others to follow.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a CEO demonstrates ethical behavior and hard work, the employees naturally adopt those values. For example, a leader's punctuality inspires the entire team to be on time.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social impact of a leader's actions on the common masses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 40

तरी अर्जुना हे पाहीं । जेथ बुद्धीचा प्रवेशु नाहीं । आणि अविद्या मूळचि नाहीं । तया नांव आत्मज्ञान ॥

"Arjuna, see this; where the intellect has no entry, and where ignorance has no root, that is called Self-knowledge."

अर्जुना Noun
Arjuna
अर्जुनाला उद्देशून
O Arjuna
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
Look or observe
बुद्धीचा Noun
Buddhicha
बुद्धीचा किंवा तर्काचा
Of the intellect
प्रवेशु Noun
Praveshu
शिरकाव किंवा प्रवेश
Entry or access
अविद्या Noun
Avidya
अज्ञान
Ignorance
मूळचि Adverb
Mulachi
मुळातच किंवा अजिबात
At the root or at all
आत्मज्ञान Noun
Atmajnana
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपाचे ज्ञान
Self-knowledge

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, observe this; that state where the intellect cannot enter and where ignorance has no root at all, is called Self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines 'Atma-jnana' (Self-knowledge). He explains that the true Self is beyond the reach of the human intellect and logic. The intellect works within the realm of duality (subject and object), whereas Self-knowledge is a state of non-duality. It is a state where 'Avidya' (primordial ignorance) is completely uprooted. It is not something that can be grasped by the mind through effort, but rather a state of pure being that remains when all mental constructs and ignorance vanish.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often try to solve every problem with logic. However, inner peace comes from going beyond thoughts. Example: In a moment of crisis, instead of overthinking and letting the intellect run wild, staying calm and connected to your inner self helps you find the right path.

📌 Context

In the second chapter, Shri Krishna explains the nature of the soul to Arjuna. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj, in this Ovi, defines the state of Self-realization.

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