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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 11

तरी अवधारां महाराज । जे सकळ कळांचे निज । जेथूनि शब्दब्रह्मीं भोज । प्रगटे कीं ॥ ११ ॥

"Now listen, O Great Lord, who is the very essence of all arts, from whom the splendor of the Word-Brahman (Vedas) manifests."

अवधारां Verb
Avadharam
लक्ष देऊन ऐका
Listen attentively
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
कळांचे Noun
Kalanche
कलांचे
Of arts
निज Noun
Nij
स्वतःचे स्थान / मूळ
Original source
शब्दब्रह्मीं Noun
Shabdabrahmi
वेदांमध्ये
In the Vedas
भोज Noun
Bhoj
शोभा / आनंद
Splendor / Enjoyment
प्रगटे Verb
Pragate
प्रकट होते
Manifests

💡 Meaning

O Lord, please listen; you are the true source of all arts, and it is from you that the splendor of the Vedas manifests.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar addresses Ganesha as the ultimate source of all 64 arts and the Vedas (Shabdabrahma). He emphasizes that the beauty, depth, and wisdom of divine knowledge emerge from this supreme consciousness. By calling Ganesha 'Nij' (the original abode) of arts, he suggests that all creativity is a divine manifestation.

🎯 Practical Application

When starting any creative or intellectual endeavor, acknowledge the source of inspiration. For example, before writing or performing, take a moment to respect the tradition and the knowledge that came before you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar is offering salutations to Lord Ganesha at the beginning of the Dnyaneshwari, describing him as the source of all arts and the Vedas.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 126

तस्मादसक्तः सततं कार्यं कर्म समाचर । असक्तो ह्याचरन्कर्म परमाप्नोति पूरुषः ॥

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सद्धर्म । तेचि करीं तूं निष्काम । पांडुकुमरा ॥ १२६ ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and righteous, but do it without desire, O son of Pandu."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
उचित Adjective
uchita
योग्य/विहित
appropriate/proper
सद्धर्म Noun
saddharma
सदाचार/धर्माला धरून
righteous duty
निष्काम Adjective
nishkama
फळाची अपेक्षा नसलेले
desireless
पांडुकुमरा Noun
pandukumara
पांडूचा पुत्र (अर्जुन)
son of Pandu (Arjuna)

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, perform your prescribed duties which are righteous, but do them without any desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the performance of 'Uchita Karma' (appropriate duty). He advises Arjuna to act according to 'Saddharma' (righteousness) but with a 'Nishkama' (desireless) attitude. By performing duties without the ego of being the doer and without craving for results, one attains spiritual liberation while living in the material world. This is the essence of Karma Yoga.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work and your responsibilities rather than constantly worrying about promotions or bonuses.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 51

म्हणोनि बाह्य हे विषय । सांडूनि जे निःसंशय । अंतरीं सुख अतिशय । भोगिती पैं ॥

"Therefore, renouncing these external objects, those who undoubtedly enjoy extreme bliss within themselves."

बाह्य Adjective
Bahya
बाहेरील
External
विषय Noun
Vishaya
इंद्रियांचे भोग
Sensory objects
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Renouncing
निःसंशय Adverb
Nihsanshaya
शंका न ठेवता
Without doubt
अंतरीं Noun
Antari
मनामध्ये
Within the self
अतिशय Adjective
Atishaya
खूप जास्त
Extreme

💡 Meaning

Therefore, those who renounce external sensory objects and experience supreme bliss within themselves without any doubt are the ones who truly enjoy life.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true, lasting happiness is not found in the external world of sensory objects, which are temporary and often lead to distress. A seeker who renounces these external cravings and turns their attention inward experiences a profound, doubt-free bliss that originates from the Atman (Self). This internal joy is self-sustaining and superior to any worldly pleasure because it does not depend on external circumstances.

🎯 Practical Application

Instead of seeking validation or happiness from social media or material possessions, practice self-reflection. Example: Spending 10 minutes in silent meditation daily helps you find a sense of peace that external entertainment cannot provide.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the state of a yogi who finds supreme bliss within the self by detaching from external sensory pleasures.

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