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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 310

म्हणोनि जयाचेनि मुखें। न बोलिजे कवणें दुःखें। आणि प्राप्तेंहि सुखें। सुखावेना॥

"Therefore, he from whose mouth no word of grief issues, and who is not elated by the pleasures he attains."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जयाचेनि Pronoun
Jayacheni
ज्याच्या
Whose
मुखें Noun
Mukhen
मुखाने / तोंडाने
By mouth
कवणें Adjective
Kavane
कोणत्याही
Any
प्राप्तेंहि Adjective
Praptenhi
मिळालेल्या सुद्धा
Even if attained
सुखावेना Verb
Sukhavena
हुरळून जात नाही
Does not get elated

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one from whose mouth no words of grief escape during sorrow, and who does not get elated even when happiness is attained.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the equanimity of a realized soul. A person of steady wisdom does not complain or express grief through their speech when faced with suffering. Similarly, they do not become overly excited or arrogant when they encounter happiness or success. Their internal state remains undisturbed by external circumstances, maintaining a profound silence and balance in both pleasure and pain.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, staying calm during a project failure (sorrow) and remaining humble after receiving a major award (joy) is the practical application of this teaching.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) who remains unaffected by the dualities of life.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 241

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे कीजे । तेंचि आचरिजे । येरें लोकें ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the powerful (great), that very thing is practiced by other people."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done
आचरिजे Verb
Acharije
आचरण केले जाते
Is practiced
येरें Adjective
Yere
इतर
Other
लोकें Noun
Loke
लोकांनी
By the people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great or powerful person does, the same is followed and practiced by other people.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj highlights the psychological truth that common people tend to emulate the behavior of those they perceive as superior or powerful. Leaders, whether in a family, organization, or society, carry the burden of setting a standard. Their actions serve as a 'template' for others. Therefore, even if a person has attained spiritual enlightenment and has no personal need for worldly actions, they must continue to act righteously to prevent social chaos and guide others toward the right path.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a CEO maintains high ethical standards and punctuality, the employees naturally adopt those values. For example, a leader's integrity shapes the culture of the entire company.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna that leaders must perform their duties perfectly because the masses follow their example.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 89

तस्मादज्ञानसम्भूतं हृत्स्थं ज्ञानअसिनात्मनः । छित्त्वैनं संशयं योगमातिष्ठोत्तिष्ठ भारत ॥

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि जाहला । हा संशयो हृदयीं संचला । तो ज्ञानशस्त्रें आपुलां । संहारु कीजे ॥ ८९ ॥

"Therefore, this doubt that has arisen from ignorance and is settled in the heart, should be destroyed with the weapon of knowledge."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajnanapasoni
अज्ञानापासून
From ignorance
संशयो Noun
Sanshayo
संशय किंवा शंका
Doubt
हृदयीं Noun
Hrudayi
मनात किंवा अंतःकरणात
In the heart or mind
ज्ञानशस्त्रें Noun
Jnanashastre
ज्ञानाच्या शस्त्राने
With the weapon of knowledge
संहारु Noun
Sanharu
नाश किंवा विनाश
Destruction
कीजे Verb
Kije
करावा
Should be done

💡 Meaning

Therefore, destroy this doubt residing in your heart, which has arisen from ignorance, by using the weapon of your own knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets the concluding advice of the fourth chapter of the Gita. He emphasizes that doubt is the offspring of ignorance and resides deep within the psyche, paralyzing action. The only way to overcome this internal conflict is through 'Jnana' (Knowledge). By using the metaphorical sword of wisdom, one must cut through the confusion to establish oneself in Yoga and perform one's duty with clarity.

🎯 Practical Application

When you feel hesitant or doubtful about your goals, instead of overthinking, seek correct information and clarity. Use that knowledge to eliminate uncertainty and take decisive action.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna advises Arjuna to slay the doubt born of ignorance using the sword of self-knowledge.

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