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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

3 verses 📿 All Granths

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 11

तरी अवधारां महाराज । जे सकळ कळांचे निज । जेथूनि शब्दब्रह्मीं भोज । प्रगटे कीं ॥ ११ ॥

"Now listen, O Great Lord, who is the very essence of all arts, from whom the splendor of the Word-Brahman (Vedas) manifests."

अवधारां Verb

Avadharam

लक्ष देऊन ऐका

Listen attentively

सकळ Adjective

Sakal

सर्व

All

कळांचे Noun

Kalanche

कलांचे

Of arts

निज Noun

Nij

स्वतःचे स्थान / मूळ

Original source

शब्दब्रह्मीं Noun

Shabdabrahmi

वेदांमध्ये

In the Vedas

भोज Noun

Bhoj

शोभा / आनंद

Splendor / Enjoyment

प्रगटे Verb

Pragate

प्रकट होते

Manifests

💡 Meaning

O Lord, please listen; you are the true source of all arts, and it is from you that the splendor of the Vedas manifests.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses Ganesha as the ultimate source of all 64 arts and the Vedas (Shabdabrahma). He emphasizes that the beauty, depth, and wisdom of divine knowledge emerge from this supreme consciousness. By calling Ganesha 'Nij' (the original abode) of arts, he suggests that all creativity is a divine manifestation.

🎯 Practical Application

When starting any creative or intellectual endeavor, acknowledge the source of inspiration. For example, before writing or performing, take a moment to respect the tradition and the knowledge that came before you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is offering salutations to Lord Ganesha at the beginning of the Dnyaneshwari, describing him as the source of all arts and the Vedas.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 93

जैसा गगनीं गगनाभासु । तो गगनींचि होय नाशु । तैसा आत्मप्रकाशाचा सौरसु । आत्मचि जाणे ॥

"As the reflection of the sky in the sky dissolves in the sky itself, so the essence of the light of the Self is known by the Self alone."

गगनीं Noun

Gagani

आकाशात

In the sky

गगनाभासु Noun

Gaganabhasu

आकाशाचा आभास

Illusion of the sky

नाशु Noun

Nashu

लय किंवा नाश

Dissolution or destruction

सौरसु Noun

Saurasu

गोडी किंवा आनंद

Bliss or essence

आत्मचि Pronoun

Atma-chi

आत्माच

The Self alone

💡 Meaning

Just as the appearance of the sky dissolves into the sky itself, the bliss of the light of the Self is known only by the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj uses the metaphor of the sky to explain the state of self-realization. Just as an illusion appearing in the sky (like its blue color or clouds) eventually dissolves back into the sky because it was never separate from it, the brilliance and bliss of the Self are known only by the Self. This experience transcends the intellect and senses; it is a state of pure consciousness where the knower and the known become one.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, instead of seeking validation from the outside world to understand your worth, look within. Example: Finding inner peace and confidence through self-reflection during times of external criticism.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the self-luminous and non-dual nature of the Atman (Self) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 128

म्हणौनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे उत्तम । फळाशा सांडूनि ॥

"Therefore, perform the appropriate actions and the prescribed duties excellently, by renouncing the desire for the fruits."

म्हणौनि Conjunction

Mhanauni

म्हणून

Therefore

उचित Adjective

Uchit

योग्य

Appropriate

विहित Adjective

Vihit

शास्त्राने सांगितलेले

Prescribed

आचरावे Verb

Aacharave

आचरण करावे

Should practice

फळाशा Noun

Phalasha

फळाची आशा

Desire for results

सांडूनि Verb

Sanduni

त्याग करून

Renouncing

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should perform appropriate actions and prescribed duties excellently, giving up the desire for their fruits.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of performing 'Vihit Karma' (ordained duties) and 'Uchit Karma' (appropriate actions). The core teaching is to act with excellence ('Uttam') while completely renouncing the desire for the fruits of those actions ('Phalasha Sanduni'). This alignment with duty without egoistic attachment leads to spiritual liberation and mental peace.

🎯 Practical Application

A professional should focus on delivering high-quality work and solving problems effectively, rather than constantly worrying about a promotion or bonus.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the essence of performing one's duty without attachment to the results, following the path of Karma Yoga.

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