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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 162

म्हणोनि अज्ञानापासोनि फिटे । आणि संशयाचीं जाळीं तुटे । मग आत्मस्वरूपीं नीटें । पाविजे गा ॥ १६२ ॥

"Therefore, as ignorance vanishes and the nets of doubt are torn asunder, one rightfully attains the state of the Self."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अज्ञानापासोनि Noun
Ajnanapasoni
अज्ञानापासून
From ignorance
फिटे Verb
Phite
दूर होते किंवा सुटका होते
Is removed or cleared
संशयाचीं Noun
Sanshayachi
संशयाची
Of doubt
जाळीं Noun
Jali
जाळी
Web or net
तुटे Verb
Tute
तुटते
Breaks
आत्मस्वरूपीं Noun
Atmaswarupi
स्वतःच्या मूळ स्वरूपात
In the nature of the self
पाविजे Verb
Pavije
प्राप्त होतो
Attains or reaches

💡 Meaning

Therefore, when ignorance is dispelled and the web of doubts is broken, one attains the true nature of the self directly.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the mechanics of self-realization. He states that as long as the intellect is clouded by ignorance and the mind is entangled in a web of doubts, one cannot perceive their true identity. However, when ignorance is dispelled and the bonds of doubt are severed, the seeker effortlessly attains their true self-nature. The destruction of doubt is presented as the essential prerequisite for spiritual liberation.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, to achieve any significant goal, one must act with absolute conviction rather than hesitation. For example, instead of doubting your capabilities during a project, focus entirely on the execution to ensure success.

📌 Context

In the concluding part of the fourth chapter, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the destruction of doubt through the sword of knowledge.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 22

तैसेचि हेही सैन्य । पाहावे म्यां सन्नद्ध पूर्ण । जे युद्धीं अतिप्रवीण । आले असती ॥

"Likewise, I must observe this army, fully prepared, who are highly skilled in war and have arrived here."

सैन्य Noun
Sainya
लष्कर किंवा फौज
Army
सन्नद्ध Adjective
Sannaddha
पूर्णपणे तयार किंवा सज्ज
Fully prepared or ready
अतिप्रवीण Adjective
Atipravina
अत्यंत निपुण किंवा कुशल
Highly skilled or expert
पाहावे Verb
Pahave
निरीक्षण करावे किंवा पाहावे
To observe or see
पूर्ण Adverb
Purna
संपूर्णपणे
Completely

💡 Meaning

Similarly, I must observe this army, which is fully prepared and consists of those who are highly skilled in warfare and have arrived here to fight.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse of Dnyaneshwari, Arjuna requests Lord Krishna to position the chariot between the two opposing armies. Arjuna wishes to scrutinize the warriors gathered on Duryodhana's side. These are not mere soldiers but experts in warfare (Atipravina) who are fully equipped and ready (Sannaddha) for battle. This highlights Arjuna's strategic mindset—the need to assess the strength, skill, and readiness of the opposition before engaging in conflict. It emphasizes that understanding one's challenges is the first step toward addressing them.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major task or competition, it is crucial to assess the challenges and the strength of the opposition. For example, a business leader analyzing market competitors and their products before launching a new venture.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna to place his chariot in the middle of the battlefield to observe the opposing forces before the war begins.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 157

यः सर्वत्रानभिस्नेहस्तत्तत्प्राप्य शुभाशुभम् । नाभिनन्दति न द्वेष्टि तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

जो सर्वत्र स्नेहशून्य । जया न पालटे चैतन्य । शुभाशुभीं समान । हर्षशोक न धरी ॥

"He who is everywhere without attachment, whose consciousness does not waver, who remains same in good and bad, and holds neither joy nor grief."

जो Pronoun
Jo
जो
Who
सर्वत्र Adverb
Sarvatra
सगळीकडे
Everywhere
स्नेहशून्य Adjective
Snehashunya
आसक्ती नसलेला
Without attachment
चैतन्य Noun
Chaitanya
जाणीव किंवा मन
Consciousness
शुभाशुभीं Noun
Shubhashubhim
चांगल्या आणि वाईट गोष्टींत
In good and bad
हर्षशोक Noun
Harshashoka
आनंद आणि दुःख
Joy and sorrow

💡 Meaning

One who is unattached everywhere, whose consciousness does not change, and who remains equal in good or bad situations without feeling joy or sorrow, is of steady wisdom.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that a person of steady wisdom remains unattached to all worldly objects. Their inner consciousness remains unwavering regardless of external circumstances. Whether they encounter something auspicious or inauspicious, they neither rejoice excessively nor feel hatred or grief. Their mind is perfectly anchored in the Self, making them immune to the dualities of the material world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing equanimity means staying calm during both a promotion at work and a personal loss. For example, not letting a negative comment on social media disturb your inner peace while also not becoming arrogant due to praise.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna).

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