Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-18
Release
If good sight is backed by sun’s light, what thing is there, which cannot be seen? So even my respiration will produce metrical numbers. What cannot be wrought by the grace of the Guru? I have, therefore, explained the substance of the Gita in the local language, in a lucid style and brought it within the reach of everybody (1731-1735). Even if this version of the Gita in the local language, is not sung, it would not suffer any deficiency. One who sings it, will earn great merit. But if one were to recite these verses (ovis) without singing, they would not lose their charm. The ornaments look beautiful as they are, even if, they are not worn by a beautiful damsel. But it is proper to wear them on a body. Whether the pearls are strung on gold or kept loose, they look equally gorgeous. The full-blown, roundish jasmine flowers, in the spring season are equally fragrant, whether they are formed into a wreath or kept loose (1736-1740). So I have composed this work in ovi metre which, if set to music, will be found captivating or if recited, will hold one spell-bound. In these verses, I have interwoven letters and given them such flavour of Brahman, that they will be appreciated by both the young and the old. Now just as it is not necessary to wait for the sandalwood tree to flower, in order to get its fragrance, so as soon as a person hears the recital of this metrical composition, he will get into samadhi (abstract meditation). Then will he not be enthralled by the exposition of its meaning? Even if he recites it casually, his learning will blossom and give him such sweet pleasure, that he will not even remember the sweetness of nectar (1741-1745). The poetical merit of this work, will give him more benefit than meditation and deep contemplation. Its mere hearing will yield to any person Divine bliss and also give satisfaction to the other senses. The clever chakora bird enjoys the moonbeams through its inherent power, but others also can enjoy the moonlight. |
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