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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 203

या निशा सर्वभूतानां तस्यां जागर्ति संयमी । यस्यां जाग्रति भूतानि सा निशा पश्यतो मुनेः ॥

जेथ समस्त भूतें निजलीं । तेथ तो एकु जागा भलीं । आणि जेथ जीव जागे झाले । तेथ निजला तो ॥

"Where all beings have fallen asleep, there he alone is wide awake; and where the creatures are awake, there he is asleep."

समस्त Adjective
samasta
सर्व
all
भूतें Noun
bhūteṃ
प्राणी किंवा जीव
beings
निजलीं Verb
nijalīṃ
झोपली
slept
जागा Adjective
jāgā
जागृत
awake
भलीं Adverb
bhalīṃ
चांगल्या प्रकारे
well

💡 Meaning

Where all beings are asleep (in ignorance), the sage is wide awake (in self-realization). Where all beings are awake (in worldly affairs), the sage is asleep (detached).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the paradoxical awareness of a realized soul. What is considered 'night' (ignorance) by common people is the 'day' (enlightenment) for a sage. Conversely, the material world that common people are intensely 'awake' to and engaged in, is perceived as a dream or 'night' by the sage, who remains detached from its illusions.

🎯 Practical Application

In a world obsessed with temporary trends and external validation, staying focused on inner peace and long-term values is a practical application. Example: Staying calm and focused on your work while others are distracted by gossip.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) using the metaphor of day and night.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 250

यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः । स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते ॥

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । मग तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्यलोकीं ॥ २५० ॥

"Therefore, whatever a powerful person does, the same is practiced by others; and whatever he accepts as standard, is followed by common people."

समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
श्रेष्ठ किंवा सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the powerful or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणले जाते
Is practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यलोकीं Noun
Samanyaloki
सर्वसामान्य लोकांकडून
By common people
कीजे Verb
Kije
केले जाते
Is done

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great man does, others follow. Whatever standard he sets, the world pursues.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

This verse highlights the psychological and social truth that common people look up to leaders and role models. Whatever standards a great person sets through their actions, the rest of the world follows. Therefore, those in positions of power, influence, or wisdom have a moral obligation to act righteously. Their behavior serves as a blueprint for the masses, and by performing their duties correctly, they ensure the stability and moral upliftment of society.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional setting, if a CEO follows ethical practices and punctuality, the employees naturally adopt integrity. For example, a teacher's dedication inspires students to be hardworking.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains why leaders and wise people must perform their duties selflessly to set an example for society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 184

या निशा सर्वभूतानां तस्यां जागर्ति संयमी । यस्यां जाग्रति भूतानि सा निशा पश्यतो मुनेः ॥

जेथ समस्त भूतें निजलीं । तेथ जो जागा प्रकाशलीं । आणि जेथ जीव जागे जाहले । तेथ निजला जो ॥

"Where all beings are asleep, there he is awake and enlightened; and where all beings are awake, there he is asleep."

जेथ Adverb
Jetha
जेथे
Where
समस्त Adjective
Samasta
सर्व
All
भूतें Noun
Bhute
प्राणीमात्र
Living beings
निजलीं Verb
Nijali
झोपली
Slept
जागा Adjective
Jaga
जागृत
Awake
प्रकाशलीं Verb
Prakashali
प्रकाशमान झाला
Illuminated
जीव Noun
Jiva
लोक/प्राणी
Souls/People
निजला Verb
Nijala
झोपलेला
Asleep

💡 Meaning

Where all beings are asleep (in ignorance), the sage is awake (in enlightenment). Where all beings are awake (in material pursuits), the sage is asleep (detached).

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj interprets the Bhagavad Gita's concept of spiritual awakening. He explains that what is 'night' (ignorance) for ordinary beings is 'day' (enlightenment) for the self-controlled sage. The sage is awake in the realm of the Self, which is invisible to the common man. Conversely, the material world that people are 'awake' to and deeply involved in is like a night or a dream to the sage, as he remains detached and indifferent to its transient nature.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when everyone around you is distracted by temporary trends, gossip, or negativity, staying focused on your inner peace and long-term goals is the practical application of this wisdom. Example: Staying calm and focused on your work while others are wasting time on trivial matters.

📌 Context

Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) regarding their awareness of the Self versus the material world.

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