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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 45

ज्ञेयः स नित्यसंन्यासी यो न द्वेष्टि न काङ्क्षति । निर्द्वन्द्वो हि महाबाहो सुखं बन्धात्प्रमुच्यते ॥

म्हणोनि संन्यासी तोचि जाणावा । जो न मनीं द्वेषु न धरी हेवा । आणि कांहींच न वांछावा । तोचि नित्य संन्यासी ॥

"Therefore, know him alone to be a Sanyasi, who neither hates nor envies in his mind, and desires nothing; he is the eternal Sanyasi."

संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा विरक्त पुरुष
Renunciant or Monk
द्वेषु Noun
Dveshu
तिरस्कार किंवा राग
Hatred or animosity
हेवा Noun
Heva
मत्सर किंवा ईर्ष्या
Envy or jealousy
वांछावा Verb
Vanchhava
इच्छा करणे किंवा हाव धरणे
To desire or crave
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
नेहमीचा किंवा शाश्वत
Eternal or constant

💡 Meaning

Know him to be a true Sanyasi who neither hates nor envies anyone and has no worldly desires; he is eternally free.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines a true Sanyasi (renunciant) as someone who has transcended the dualities of the mind. A person who does not harbor hatred toward anyone, does not feel jealous of others' success, and is free from worldly cravings is considered an 'eternal renunciant.' This teaching highlights that mental purity and emotional stability are the hallmarks of spiritual progress, allowing one to remain liberated even while performing worldly duties.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied by maintaining emotional balance. For instance, if a colleague gets a promotion you wanted, instead of feeling bitter (hatred/envy), focus on your growth and be content with your journey.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the true nature of renunciation, emphasizing that it is an internal state of mind rather than an external appearance.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 88

म्हणोनि आपुला जो स्वधर्मु । तोचि परम मंगलु । जरी होय अतिविषमु । तरी तोचि अनुष्ठावा ॥

"Therefore, one's own duty is truly the supreme good; even if it be very difficult, that alone should be practiced."

स्वधर्मु Noun
Swadharmu
आपले विहित कर्तव्य
One's own duty
परम Adjective
Parama
सर्वोच्च किंवा श्रेष्ठ
Supreme or highest
मंगलु Adjective
Mangalu
कल्याणकारी किंवा पवित्र
Auspicious or beneficial
अतिविषमु Adjective
Ativishamu
अत्यंत कठीण किंवा विषम
Extremely difficult or arduous
अनुष्ठावा Verb
Anushthava
आचरावा किंवा पालन करावे
Should be practiced or followed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one's own duty is the most auspicious. Even if it is very difficult to perform, one should still practice it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that one's own duty (Swadharma) is the most auspicious path to spiritual growth. Even if performing one's duty seems difficult, arduous, or less rewarding compared to others' roles, one must remain steadfast. Abandoning one's innate responsibilities to imitate others leads to spiritual decline. True liberation lies in the dedicated performance of the tasks assigned to us by our nature and station in life, viewing them as a form of worship.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on your specific role and responsibilities rather than envying others' positions. For example, a doctor should focus on healing patients even if the work is exhausting, rather than wishing for a less stressful job in a different field just because it looks easier.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the spiritual necessity of adhering to one's innate duties (Swadharma) regardless of their perceived difficulty.

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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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