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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 270

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणौनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही कीजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । लोकांतरीं ॥ २७० ॥

"Therefore, whatever a capable person does, the same is done by others; and that alone is accepted as a standard in the world."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthē̃
श्रेष्ठ किंवा समर्थ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
कीजे Verb
Kījē
करावे किंवा केले जाते
Is done
इतरींही Pronoun
Itarī̃hī
इतर लोकांनी सुद्धा
By others also
प्रमाण Noun
Pramāṇa
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or Authority
लोकांतरीं Noun
Lōkāntarī̃
जगामध्ये
In the world

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, other people also do. Whatever standard they set, the world follows that.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the actions of leaders or realized souls serve as a blueprint for the masses. Since common people tend to imitate those they admire, a wise person must perform their duties with diligence and detachment. If a leader sets a high standard of conduct, the entire society naturally moves towards righteousness. This concept highlights that 'example is better than precept.'

🎯 Practical Application

In a corporate setting, if a CEO practices transparency and hard work, the employees are likely to adopt the same values. Leading by example is the most effective way to influence a community's culture.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the social responsibility of a wise person to lead by example.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 199

म्हणौनि विषयांचेनि नांवें । कानींही न पडों द्यावें । हें मन सर्वथा न भजावें । बाह्यवृत्ती ॥ १९९ ॥

म्हणून विषयांच्या नावाने देखील कानावर काही पडू देऊ नये. या मनाला कोणत्याही प्रकारे बाह्य प्रवृत्तींकडे वळू देऊ नये.

"Therefore, do not let even the names of sensory objects reach your ears, and never allow the mind to follow external tendencies."

विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
of sensory objects
नांवें Noun
Naave
नावाने
by name
कानींही Noun
Kaanihi
कानावर सुद्धा
even in the ears
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कोणत्याही प्रकारे
entirely / in every way
बाह्यवृत्ती Noun
Bahyavritti
बाहेरच्या प्रवृत्ती / बाह्य ओढ
external tendencies
भजावें Verb
Bhajave
अनुसरण करावे / वळू द्यावे
to follow or indulge

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not even let the names of sensory objects fall upon your ears; do not let this mind follow external tendencies at all.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the proactive protection of the mind. He suggests that sensory objects are so enticing that even hearing about them can trigger desire and lead to a downfall. Therefore, a seeker should not even let the mention of such objects reach their ears. By preventing the mind from flowing toward external worldly tendencies (Bahyavritti), one can preserve inner peace and focus on self-realization. It is a call for total mental discipline.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this translates to avoiding 'digital noise' or toxic environments that trigger greed or envy. For example, if you are trying to focus on a healthy lifestyle, avoid watching advertisements or discussions about junk food to keep your mind disciplined.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's teaching on how a seeker should guard their mind from sensory distractions to achieve stability.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 208

म्हणौनि कर्मे तरी कीजती। परि तीं कर्तेपणा न येती। जैसा सूर्यु न शिवे राती। तैसे होय॥

म्हणून कर्मे तर केली जातात, पण ती कर्तेपणाला येत नाहीत; ज्याप्रमाणे सूर्य रात्रीला स्पर्श करत नाही, त्याप्रमाणे हे होते.

"Therefore, actions are indeed performed, but they do not lead to the sense of being the doer; just as the sun is never touched by the night, so it is."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
कीजती Verb
Kījatī
केली जातात
Are performed
कर्तेपणा Noun
Kartēpaṇā
कर्तेपणाचा भाव / अहंकार
Sense of doership
सूर्यु Noun
Sūryu
सूर्य
Sun
शिवे Verb
Śivē
स्पर्श करणे
To touch
राती Noun
Rātī
रात्र
Night

💡 Meaning

Therefore, actions are performed, but they do not result in a sense of doership; just as the sun never touches the night, so it happens.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the concept of selfless action. He explains that a realized soul continues to perform worldly duties, yet remains untouched by the ego of being the 'doer'. He uses a powerful metaphor: just as the sun is the source of light and is never touched by darkness or night, the actions of a wise person do not create any karmic bondage because they lack the 'I' consciousness. The action happens through them, but they are not bound by it.

🎯 Practical Application

Perform your daily tasks with full dedication but without the pride of 'I did this.' For example, when helping someone, do it as a natural act of kindness rather than seeking recognition or feeling superior to others.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a realized soul remains untouched by the bondage of actions, using the metaphor of the sun and night.

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