The "Jnaneshwari" or "Bhavartha Dipika"
is a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita written by the 13th-century Marathi saint
and poet, Sant Dnyaneshwar. Here are some quotes from the Jnaneshwari:
The mind that is unsteady, like the wind blowing in all
directions, cannot perceive the truth.
The wise do not grieve, neither for the living nor the dead.
They know the soul is eternal and beyond birth and death.
Just as the sun illuminates the world, knowledge illuminates
the mind.
The true yogi sees the same divine essence in all beings,
whether high or low, rich or poor.
One who has control over the mind is a true renunciant, for
they have renounced the ego and its desires.
The path of devotion is like a boat that helps one cross the
ocean of samsara (cycle of birth and death).
The wise see the Self in all beings and all beings in the
Self. They are free from attachment and aversion.
The true seeker knows that the ultimate goal of life is to
realize the Self and become one with the divine.
All living beings are born with the divine light within; it
is only the veil of ignorance that prevents them from seeing it.
The mind is the key to liberation; when it becomes still,
the truth reveals itself.
Just as the lotus rises above the muddy waters, so too can
the soul rise above the mundane distractions of life.
True knowledge is not found in books but in the depths of
one's own consciousness.
The greatest pilgrimage is the journey inward, to discover
the divine spark within oneself.
To know oneself is to know the universe; to master oneself
is to master the universe.
The ego is the greatest obstacle on the path to
enlightenment; surrender it to the divine will and find liberation.
Desire binds the soul to the cycle of birth and death;
renounce it and attain eternal bliss.
The wise see unity in diversity, while the ignorant see only
differences.
Attachment to the body leads to suffering; realize that you
are not the body but the eternal soul.
The true guru is the inner self; when one learns to listen
to its guidance, all questions are answered.
The mind is like a restless monkey, jumping from one thought
to another; train it to focus on the divine.
The path of devotion is the path of love; surrender yourself
completely to the divine and find true fulfillment.
To see God in all beings is true enlightenment; treat every
living being with love and respect.
The divine is present in every moment, every experience;
seek it with a pure heart and you will find it.
True happiness lies not in external possessions but in the
realization of the self.
The ego is like a wall that separates us from the divine;
tear it down and merge with the infinite.
The mind is the battlefield where the forces of good and
evil wage their eternal war; choose wisely which side to fight for.
Surrender your will to the divine will and you will be free
from all suffering.
The true seeker is one who has transcended the ego and
realized the oneness of all existence.
The path of knowledge is the path of self-inquiry; question
everything until you find the truth.
The true guru is one who leads you from darkness to light,
from ignorance to knowledge.
The mind is like a mirror; polish it with meditation and it
will reflect the divine.
True devotion is not mere ritualistic worship but the
surrender of the heart to the divine.
The body is like a cage; the soul is the bird trapped
within. Break free from the cage of the body and soar into the infinite sky of
consciousness.
The true yogi is one who has mastered the mind and attained
union with the divine.
The path of karma yoga is the path of selfless action;
perform your duties without attachment to the results.
The divine is beyond words and concepts; it can only be
realized through direct experience.
The mind is the creator of both bondage and liberation;
choose your thoughts wisely.
The true seeker is one who has transcended the limitations
of the mind and realized the infinite nature of the self.
The path of devotion is the path of love; offer everything
you do as a sacrifice to the divine.
True knowledge is not intellectual but intuitive; it is the
direct experience of the divine.
The true guru is one who awakens you to your own divinity;
seek such a guru and you will find liberation.
The path of bhakti is the path of surrender; offer yourself
completely to the divine and you will find peace.
The mind is the cause of bondage and liberation; when it is
purified, liberation is attained.
The path of self-realization is the path of renunciation;
renounce the ego and realize the self.
The true seeker is one who has realized that the divine is
not separate from oneself but is the very essence of one's being.
The path of devotion is the path of love; love is the most
powerful force in the universe.
The true guru is one who has realized the truth and can
guide others to realize it as well.
The divine is present in every moment, every experience;
seek it with a pure heart and you will find it.
These quotes reflect the profound spiritual insights and
teachings of Sant Dnyaneshwar, inspiring seekers on their journey toward
self-realization and liberation.
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May the Self of the universe be pleased with this sacrifice of words and bestow His grace on me.
May the sinners no longer commit evil deeds,
may their desire to do good increase,
and may all beings live in harmony with one another.
May the darkness of sin disappear, may the world
see the rising of the sun of righteousness,
and may the desires of all creatures be satisfied.
May everyone keep the company of saints devoted to God,
who will shower their blessings on them.
Saints are walking gardens filled with wish-fulfilling trees,
and they are living villages of wish-fulfilling gems.
Their words are like oceans of nectar.
They are moons without blemish and suns without heat.
May these saints be the friends of all people.
May all beings in all the worlds be filled with joy,
and may they worship God forever.
May all those for whom this book is their very life be blessed with success in this world and the next.
Then Nivrittinath, the great Master said that this blessing will be granted. This brought great joy to Jnaneshwar.
Sant Dnyaneshwar
These nine verses concludes The Jnaneshwari – commentary and translation of the Bhagavad Gita into Marathi