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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 98

तरी तेचि आतां सांगावें । जेणें कृतकृत्य होइजे स्वभावें । मग अर्जुना म्हणे देवें । परियेसीं गा ॥

"Therefore, I shall now tell you that by which one naturally becomes fulfilled. Then the Lord said to Arjuna, 'Listen!'"

सांगावें Verb
Sangave
सांगावे / सांगावे लागेल
should tell / to be told
कृतकृत्य Adjective
Krutakrutya
ज्याचे कार्य पूर्ण झाले आहे असा / धन्य
fulfilled / one who has achieved the goal
स्वभावें Adverb
Swabhave
सहजपणे / नैसर्गिकरित्या
naturally / effortlessly
परियेसीं Verb
Pariyesi
ऐक / श्रवण कर
listen / hear
देवें Noun
Deve
देवाने (श्रीकृष्णाने)
by the Lord (Krishna)

💡 Meaning

Now I shall tell you that by which you will naturally become fulfilled. Then the Lord said to Arjuna, 'Listen attentively'.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment where Lord Krishna promises to impart the wisdom that leads to ultimate fulfillment. The term 'Krutakrutya' signifies a state of being where one has accomplished the highest purpose of life. The verse emphasizes that this state is reached 'Swabhave' (naturally or effortlessly) once the right knowledge is received from a divine source. It highlights the importance of being a receptive listener ('Pariyesi') to spiritual truths.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when seeking success, one must listen carefully to the wisdom of mentors. For example, a student following a teacher's simple yet profound advice to excel in exams without stress.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna is about to reveal the secret of spiritual fulfillment and the path of knowledge to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 8

परित्राणाय साधूनां विनाशाय च दुष्कृताम् । धर्मसंस्थापनार्थाय सम्भवामि युगे युगे ॥

तरी साधूंचा कैवारु घेणें । आणि दुर्जनांचा संहारु करणें । हें धर्माचें पाळणें । युगायुगीं ॥ ८ ॥

"To take the side of the saints, to destroy the wicked, and to uphold Dharma in every age."

साधूंचा Noun
Sadhuncha
सज्जनांचा किंवा चांगल्या माणसांचा
of the virtuous or saints
कैवारु Noun
Kaivaru
पक्ष घेणे किंवा रक्षण करणे
protection or taking side of
दुर्जनांचा Noun
Durjanancha
वाईट प्रवृत्तीच्या लोकांचा
of the wicked or evil people
संहारु Noun
Sanharu
नाश किंवा विनाश
destruction
पाळणें Verb
Palane
रक्षण करणे किंवा जोपासणे
to uphold or protect
युगायुगीं Adverb
Yugayugi
प्रत्येक युगात
in every age

💡 Meaning

To protect the virtuous, to destroy the evil-doers, and to establish righteousness, I manifest myself age after age.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this Ovi, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the mission of the Divine. The Supreme manifests in physical form for three primary reasons: to protect the righteous who follow the path of truth, to eliminate the wicked forces that cause suffering, and to re-establish the foundation of Dharma (righteousness). This divine intervention is a recurring phenomenon that happens in every era whenever the balance of the world is threatened by evil.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, this teaches us to stand up for what is right. For example, if you see a colleague being treated unfairly, supporting them is a way of practicing the principle of protecting the good.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the divine purpose behind His incarnations to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 58

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

आणि आपुलिया स्वेच्छा। इंद्रियें आवरूनि रया। जैसा कूर्मु अंगां आपुलिया। संकोचूनि राहे॥

"And by one's own will, restraining the senses, just as a tortoise remains by contracting its limbs."

स्वेच्छा Noun
Sveccha
स्वतःची इच्छा
One's own will
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
आवरूनि Verb
Avaruni
आवरणे किंवा मागे खेचणे
Restraining or withdrawing
कूर्मु Noun
Kurmu
कासव
Tortoise
संकोचूनि Verb
Sankochuni
आकसून किंवा संकुचित करून
Contracting or withdrawing into oneself
अंगां Noun
Anga
अवयव
Limbs or body parts

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell by its own will, the one who withdraws their senses from sense-objects is said to have a steady intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a tortoise to explain the mastery of a self-realized soul over their senses. Just as a tortoise can withdraw its limbs into its protective shell at will, a person of steady wisdom can withdraw their senses from external objects. This control is not forced but is a natural result of spiritual maturity. When the mind is no longer scattered by external desires, it becomes firmly established in the Self.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied as 'Digital Detox' or focus. For example, while studying or working, consciously putting away your phone to avoid distractions is a form of withdrawing your senses to achieve a goal.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna about the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom. Krishna explains how such a person controls their senses.

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