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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 16

ज्ञानेन तु तदज्ञानं येषां नाशितमात्मनः । तेषामादित्यवज्ज्ञानं प्रकाशयति तत्परम् ॥

जैं अज्ञान हें समूळ फिटे । तैं भ्रांतीचें पटल तुटे । मग आत्मज्ञान प्रगटे । सूर्यासारिखें ॥

"When ignorance is completely removed, the veil of delusion breaks; then self-knowledge manifests like the sun."

अज्ञान Noun
Ajnana
अविद्या किंवा अज्ञान
Ignorance
समूळ Adverb
Samula
मुळासकट किंवा पूर्णपणे
Completely from the root
भ्रांती Noun
Bhranti
भ्रम किंवा चुकीची समजूत
Delusion or illusion
पटल Noun
Patala
पडदा किंवा आवरण
Veil or layer
प्रगटे Verb
Pragate
प्रकट होते किंवा उजेडात येते
Manifests or appears
आदित्यवत् Adverb
Adityavat
सूर्याप्रमाणे
Like the sun

💡 Meaning

But for those whose ignorance is destroyed by knowledge of the Self, for them, knowledge, like the sun, reveals the Supreme.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar elucidates that just as the rising sun dispels the deep darkness of night and reveals the world as it is, the dawn of spiritual wisdom (Atma-Jnana) annihilates the root of ignorance. When the veil of delusion is lifted, the individual soul realizes its non-duality with the Supreme Reality. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but a profound realization that illuminates the entire existence, removing the false identification with the ego.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, many of our fears and anxieties stem from a lack of understanding or 'ignorance' of a situation. Once we gain the right knowledge or perspective, the problem often ceases to exist. For example, understanding the science behind a phenomenon removes superstitious fear.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the transformative power of self-knowledge in destroying the darkness of ignorance.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 31

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

म्हणोनि संन्यासी तोचि जाणावा । जो न करीच कवणियाची आशा । आणि न धरीच द्वेषा । अंतःकरणीं ॥ ३१ ॥

"Therefore, know him alone to be a Sanyasi, who neither harbors any hope (desire) nor holds any hatred in his heart."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा विरक्त पुरुष
Renunciant
जाणावा Verb
Janava
ओळखावा किंवा समजावा
Should be known
आशा Noun
Aasha
इच्छा किंवा अपेक्षा
Desire or hope
द्वेषा Noun
Dvesha
तिरस्कार किंवा मत्सर
Hatred or malice
अंतःकरणीं Noun
Antahkarni
मनामध्ये
In the heart or mind

💡 Meaning

Know him to be a true Sanyasi who neither desires anything nor hates anyone.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines a true Sanyasi as one who has transcended the dualities of desire and hatred. A person who does not crave worldly gains and does not harbor ill-will toward others is considered a perpetual renunciant. Such an individual is free from the bondage of Karma even while living in the material world, as their actions are not driven by ego or attachment.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practicing detachment from results and avoiding grudges leads to stress-free living. For example, helping a colleague without expecting a favor in return is a practical application of this wisdom.

📌 Context

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

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 133

म्हणौनि ज्ञानाचिया आवडी । जेथ नित्य नवी गोडी । तेथें चित्त देईं गा थोडी । अर्जुना तूं ॥ १३३ ॥

"Therefore, with a love for knowledge, where there is ever-new sweetness, O Arjuna, give a little of your mind there."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
ज्ञानाचिया Noun
Jnanachiya
ज्ञानाच्या
Of knowledge
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
सतत / नेहमी
Always / Eternal
गोडी Noun
Godi
गोडवा / आवड
Sweetness / Interest
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन / लक्ष
Mind / Attention
देईं Verb
Dein
दे
Give

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, give a little of your attention to that knowledge which always feels fresh and sweet.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the unique nature of spiritual wisdom. Unlike worldly pleasures that eventually lead to boredom or saturation, the pursuit of self-knowledge offers a 'new sweetness' at every step. He urges Arjuna to divert at least a small portion of his attention toward this eternal truth, as it is the only path to lasting fulfillment and inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, dedicate a few minutes to learning something that enriches your soul rather than just your career. Example: Reading a philosophical book for 10 minutes before bed to calm the mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar encourages Arjuna to focus on spiritual wisdom, describing it as an ever-refreshing source of joy.

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