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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 7

अजोऽपि सन्नव्ययात्मा भूतानामीश्वरोऽपि सन् । प्रकृतिं स्वामधिष्ठाय सम्भवाम्यात्ममायया ॥

म्हणोनि मी अजुही होय । आणि अव्ययही परि आहे । परि प्रकृतीसी अधिष्ठूनि येय । मायेच्या योगें ॥

"Therefore, I am unborn and also immutable; but by presiding over My Prakriti, I manifest through Maya."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अजु Adjective
Aju
जन्मरहित
Unborn
अव्यय Adjective
Avyaya
अविनाशी
Imperishable
प्रकृतीसी Noun
Prakritisi
निसर्गाला किंवा मायेला
To Nature or Maya
अधिष्ठूनि Verb
Adhishthuni
अधिष्ठान करून किंवा आधार घेऊन
Presiding over
योगें Noun
Yoge
साहाय्याने किंवा योगाने
Through or by means of

💡 Meaning

Even though I am unborn and indestructible, I manifest myself by presiding over my own nature through my divine power (Maya).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elucidates the mystery of divine incarnation. He explains that the Supreme Reality is 'Aja' (unborn) and 'Avyaya' (immutable). Unlike ordinary beings who are forced into birth by the fruits of their past actions (Karma), the Lord assumes a form by His own will. He presides over His 'Prakriti' (the creative power or Maya) to manifest in the material world. This manifestation is a divine play (Lila) intended for the restoration of cosmic order, where the Lord remains the master of Maya rather than being its subject.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize that your true essence is eternal and beyond the temporary changes of life. Example: Just as an actor plays a role without forgetting their true identity, perform your daily duties with excellence without getting lost in the ego of the persona.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the divine nature of His birth and how He manifests in the world despite being eternal.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 30

गाण्डीवं स्रंसते हस्तात्त्वक्चैव परिदह्यते । न च शक्नोम्यवस्थातुं भ्रमतीव च मे मनः ॥ ३० ॥

गांडीव स्रंसे हस्तांतूनि । त्वचा दाहतसे सर्वोनि । मन भ्रमतसे भ्रमलेपणीं । न शके उभा राहो ॥ ३० ॥

"The Gandiva slips from my hand and my skin burns all over; my mind is wandering as if in a whirl and I cannot stand."

गांडीव Noun
Gandiva
अर्जुनाचे प्रसिद्ध धनुष्य
Arjuna's famous bow
स्रंसे Verb
Sranse
गळून पडणे किंवा निसटणे
slipping or falling
दाहतसे Verb
Dahatase
जळजळ होणे
burning sensation
भ्रमतसे Verb
Bhramatase
गोंधळणे किंवा चक्रावून जाणे
wandering or confused
हस्तांतूनि Noun
Hastantuni
हातातून
from the hand

💡 Meaning

The Gandiva bow is slipping from my hand, my skin is burning all over, and my mind is reeling as if in a whirl; I am unable even to stand.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the profound psychological collapse of Arjuna. The sight of his kinsmen on the battlefield triggers a deep emotional conflict, manifesting as physical symptoms. His legendary bow, the Gandiva, slips from his grasp, symbolizing a loss of will and strength. The 'burning of skin' represents the intense internal heat generated by anxiety. His mind is so clouded by delusion (Moha) that he loses his sense of balance and stability. This illustrates how deep emotional distress can paralyze even the strongest of individuals, turning a warrior into a person seeking refuge.

🎯 Practical Application

This verse teaches us how extreme stress affects the body and mind. For example, during a high-pressure interview or public speaking event, one might feel shaky or forgetful; recognizing this as a temporary emotional state helps in regaining composure through mindfulness.

📌 Context

Arjuna describes his physical symptoms of anxiety and emotional breakdown to Krishna upon seeing his relatives on the battlefield.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 21

तंव तो अर्जुनु म्हणे कृष्णा । रथु दोन्ही सैन्यांमाझारीं आणा । जेथ हे उभे आहेत झुंझाणा । कुरुक्षेत्रीं ॥ २१ ॥

"Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing on the field of Kurukshetra.'"

अर्जुनु Noun
Arjunu
अर्जुन
Arjuna
म्हणे Verb
Mhane
म्हणाला
Said
रधु Noun
Rathu
रथ
Chariot
सैन्यांमाझारीं Noun
Sainyanmazari
सैन्यांच्या मध्ये
Between the armies
झुंझाणा Adjective
Zunzhana
युद्धासाठी
For the battle
कुरुक्षेत्रीं Noun
Kurukshetri
कुरुक्षेत्रावर
On Kurukshetra

💡 Meaning

Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing for battle on the field of Kurukshetra.'

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment when Arjuna, ready for battle, asks Lord Krishna to position his chariot between the two opposing armies. This request signifies the importance of strategic assessment. Before engaging in conflict, Arjuna wants to see who he is fighting against and understand the magnitude of the situation. It reflects a leader's need to survey the field before taking action.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major project or business venture, it is crucial to analyze the environment and the challenges involved. For example, a professional should research the market and competitors thoroughly before launching a new product.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna to place the chariot in the middle of the battlefield to observe the opposing forces.

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