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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 252

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्येंही ॥ २५२ ॥

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

"Therefore, whatever is done by the great, that very thing is practiced by others; then that itself is accepted as the standard by common people too."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthēṃ
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा थोर पुरुषाने
By the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anuṣṭhijē
आचरावे किंवा करावे
Should be practiced or performed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
सामान्येंही Noun
Sāmānyēṃhī
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
Even by common people

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Common people accept their actions as the standard or authority.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the actions of leaders and realized souls serve as a blueprint for society. The term 'Samartha' refers to those who possess knowledge, power, or influence. Since common people lack the deep discernment to always know the right path, they naturally imitate the conduct of those they respect. Therefore, it is the moral duty of every leader to act righteously, as their behavior establishes the social and ethical standards (Pramana) for everyone else.

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a manager maintains transparency and integrity, the team members will likely adopt the same values. A leader's actions speak louder than their words.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the principle of leading by example, corresponding to Bhagavad Gita 3.21.

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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. 4, Verse 207

म्हणोनि कर्मे तरी कीजती। परि तीं कर्मेंचि न होती। जैं बुद्धीची व्याप्ति। ऐसी होय॥

"Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not remain as binding actions when the intellect attains such pervasiveness."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhaṇoni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kījatī
केली जातात
Are performed
व्याप्ति Noun
Vyāpti
विस्तार किंवा समज
Pervasiveness
बुद्धीची Noun
Buddhīcī
बुद्धीची
Of the intellect
कर्मेंचि Noun
Karmēn̄ci
कर्मेच
Actions themselves

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but they do not become binding karma when the intellect's understanding reaches such a state of enlightenment.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that when the intellect (Buddhi) attains a state of universal pervasiveness and self-realization, the nature of action changes. Even though the physical body continues to perform various tasks, these actions do not transform into binding 'Karma'. This is because the egoistic sense of 'I am the doer' has vanished. Like a seed that has been roasted and can no longer sprout, the actions of an enlightened being do not produce the fruits of future bondage.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, focus on the process of your work rather than the result or your ego. For example, a professional performing their duty as a service to society rather than just for personal gain remains mentally free.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a liberated soul who performs actions without attachment or ego.

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