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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 109

जेथें अर्जुना हें न दिसे । तेथें सुख हें कायसें? । जैसें मृगजळ न भासे । सूर्यकिरणीं ॥ १०९ ॥

जेथे अर्जुना हे न दिसे । तेथे सुख हे कायसे? । जैसे मृगजळ न भासे । सूर्यकिरणी ॥ १०९ ॥

"Where, O Arjuna, this is not seen, what kind of happiness is there? Just as a mirage does not appear without sunbeams."

मृगजळ Noun
Mrigajala
मृगजळ (आभास)
Mirage
भासे Verb
Bhase
दिसणे किंवा भासणे
Appears
सूर्यकिरणीं Noun
Suryakirani
सूर्याच्या किरणांमध्ये
In sunbeams
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Happiness
कायसें Adjective
Kayase
कसले किंवा कोठले
What kind of

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, where this (world) is not perceived, how can there be happiness? Just as a mirage cannot appear without sunbeams.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse uses the metaphor of a mirage to explain the nature of worldly existence. A mirage is an optical illusion caused by sunlight; similarly, the world and its pleasures are an illusion (Maya) projected onto the ultimate reality. Without the underlying reality of the Self, these appearances have no independent existence. When one transcends the perception of duality, the concept of worldly pleasure vanishes.

🎯 Practical Application

Realize that external objects are not the source of joy. Example: A video game provides joy only as long as you are engaged with it; the joy is in your state of mind, not the console itself.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the illusory nature of worldly pleasures using the metaphor of a mirage.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 224

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें लोकीं प्रमाण मानिजे । मग तियेचि मार्गीं जाइजे । येरेंही जनें ॥

"Therefore, whatever is done by the capable (great), that is accepted as authority by the world; then other people also follow that very path."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा थोर व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
मार्गीं Noun
Margi
मार्गाने
On the path
येरेंही Pronoun
Yerehi
इतरांनी सुद्धा
By others also

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does is accepted as a standard by the world, and then other people follow that same path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj highlights the psychological and social reality that the masses tend to emulate the elite or those in positions of power. The term 'Samartha' refers to those who are influential, wise, or powerful. Whatever these individuals do is accepted as 'Praman' (the standard or the truth) by the common folk. This creates a ripple effect; hence, the actions of a leader are not just personal but have a collective impact. It emphasizes the 'Yoga of Action' where one must act righteously not just for personal gain, but to guide society correctly.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a manager maintains high ethical standards, the team follows suit. Example: If a teacher is punctual and disciplined, the students naturally learn the value of time and discipline.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains why Krishna performs actions: to set an example for the world, as common people follow the leaders.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 163

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना । झणीं यासी शोक करिसी मना । विचारूनि पाहीं आपणा । चित्त देऊनि ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, do not let your mind grieve. Reflect within yourself with a focused mind."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झणीं Adverb
Zani
व्यर्थ किंवा उगाच
In vain or unnecessarily
शोक Noun
Shoka
दुःख
Grief
विचारूनि Verb
Vicharuni
विचार करून
Having reflected
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन किंवा अंतःकरण
Mind or consciousness

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not grieve in your mind. Reflect upon your true self with a focused heart.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of self-reflection (Atma-vichar). He explains that grief is a result of identifying with the physical body, which is temporary. By asking Arjuna to 'look within' with a focused mind, he points towards the realization that the true self (Atman) is beyond birth and death. Once this spiritual truth is understood through deep contemplation, the temporary sorrows of the material world cease to affect the individual.

🎯 Practical Application

In times of emotional distress or loss, instead of being overwhelmed, practice mindfulness and reflect on the transient nature of life to find inner stability. Example: If you face a setback in your career, remind yourself that your inner worth is constant and not defined by external success or failure.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar, while interpreting Krishna's message, urges Arjuna to stop grieving by realizing the eternal nature of the soul.

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