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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 17

तेथ पांडवांचे दळ । जे महाभय काळ । कीं प्रळयकाळींचें प्रबळ । वायुचक्र ॥ १७ ॥

"There stood the Pandava army, like the terrifying form of Time (Death), or like the powerful whirlwind of the apocalypse."

तेथ Adverb
Tetha
तिथे
There
दळ Noun
Dala
सैन्य
Army
महाभय Adjective
Mahabhaya
अत्यंत भयानक
Terrifying
काळ Noun
Kala
मृत्यू किंवा वेळ
Death or Time
प्रबळ Adjective
Prabala
शक्तिशाली
Powerful
वायुचक्र Noun
Vayuchakra
चक्रीवादळ
Whirlwind

💡 Meaning

There, the Pandava army appeared like the terrifying God of Death himself, or like a powerful whirlwind at the time of universal destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the Pandava army's intensity. Sanjaya tells Dhritarashtra that the army is not just a collection of soldiers but a force as terrifying as 'Kala' (Death/Time) itself. The metaphor of 'Vayuchakra' (the apocalyptic whirlwind) signifies an unstoppable force that emerges at the end of an era to sweep away everything. It suggests that the Pandavas are divinely empowered to destroy unrighteousness.

🎯 Practical Application

One's determination towards a goal should be as fierce as a storm, ensuring all obstacles are cleared. For example, an athlete should enter the field with such confidence that it mentally overwhelms the opposition.

📌 Context

Sanjaya describes the formidable appearance of the Pandava army to King Dhritarashtra.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 1

संन्यासं कर्मणां कृष्ण पुनर्योगं च शंससि । यच्छ्रेय एतयोरेकं तन्मे ब्रूहि सुनिश्चितम् ॥

तंव अर्जुन म्हणे देवा । हा संन्यासु जो सांगावा । तोचि कर्मयोगु बरवा । म्हणतसां तुम्ही ॥

"Then Arjuna said, O Lord, you speak of Sanyasa (renunciation) and then you also praise Karma Yoga as being good. Tell me which is better."

तंव Adverb
Tanva
तेव्हा
Then
संन्यासु Noun
Sanyasu
कर्माचा त्याग
Renunciation
बरवा Adjective
Barava
चांगला किंवा श्रेष्ठ
Better or superior
म्हणतसां Verb
Mhanatasa
म्हणत आहात
Are saying
देवा Noun
Deva
हे परमेश्वरा (कृष्णा)
O Lord

💡 Meaning

Arjuna said: O Krishna, you praise renunciation of actions and then again you praise Karma Yoga. Tell me definitely which one of these two is better for me.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

At the beginning of Chapter 5, Arjuna expresses confusion. In the previous teachings, Krishna praised both the renunciation of action (Sanyasa) and the performance of action with detachment (Karma Yoga). Arjuna perceives these as contradictory paths. He asks Krishna to definitively state which of the two is better for his spiritual progress. Saint Dnyaneshwar captures this human tendency to seek a single, clear path when faced with complex spiritual choices, highlighting the importance of seeking a Guru's guidance.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with two seemingly good but conflicting choices, seek clarity from a mentor rather than staying in a state of indecision. Example: Choosing between a high-paying job and a passion project by consulting a career counselor.

📌 Context

Arjuna is confused between the path of renunciation and the path of action and seeks clarity from Krishna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 90

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या बुद्धीसी समान दुजें नाहीं । जेथ स्थिर जालिया कांहीं । उणें न दिसे ॥ ९० ॥

Mhanoni Arjuna tu pahi | Ya buddhisi saman duje nahi | Jeth sthir jaliya kahi | Une na dise || 90 ||

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see for yourself; there is nothing equal to this wisdom. Once established in it, nothing appears lacking."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बुद्धीसी Noun
Buddhisi
बुद्धीला
To the intellect
समान Adjective
Saman
सारखे
Equal
दुजें Adjective
Duje
दुसरे
Other/Second
स्थिर Adjective
Sthir
अढळ/शांत
Stable/Steady
जालिया Verb
Jaliya
झाल्यावर
Having become
उणें Noun
Une
कमतरता
Deficiency/Lacking

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that there is nothing equal to this stable wisdom. Once established in it, nothing ever seems deficient.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the supreme value of a stable and enlightened intellect (Sthitaprajna). He asserts that there is no state higher than having a mind fixed on the ultimate truth. When the intellect reaches this stability, the individual transcends the sense of lack or incompleteness. It is a state of absolute fulfillment where external circumstances no longer dictate one's internal peace, leading to a life free from the constant pursuit of worldly desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing emotional stability during high-pressure situations. For example, a leader who remains calm and focused during a crisis can make better decisions and provide confidence to their team, reflecting a steady intellect.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the unparalleled importance of a stable intellect to Arjuna.

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