Gyaneshwari -Sant Gyaneshwar
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Chapter-1
Despondency of Arjuna
Because of it, literary art became skilled, and merit especially powerful, as a result of which Janamejaya easily got rid of his sin (of Brahmin-slaughter). A brief reflection will show that in this work, excellence became especially elegant, and virtues have received the brilliance of righteousness. Just as the three worlds are lit up by the sun’s light, so this world has become illumined by the intelligence of Vyasa. Even as seeds sown in a fertile field grow luxuriantly by themselves, so all subjects have attained excellence in the Bharata (36-40). Just as a person becomes cultured by staying in a city, so all subjects have become illuminated by the work of Vyasa. Just as in youth, a tender bloom of beauty spreads over the body of a maiden, or with the advent of spring, the gardens become flush with blossoms, or the ordinary gold bars look beautiful when turned into ornaments, so this tale has become elegant in the flowery style of Vyasa, and probably because of this, historical works have resorted to it (41-45). In order to secure fame various Puranas, assuming a humble posture, have become incorporated in it in the form of anecdotes. Nothing exists in all the three worlds, which is not found in the Mahabharata; and so it is said that every tale in the three worlds is the leftover of Vyasa. This mellifluous tale, which is the source of the highest truth, was narrated by Vaishampayana to King Janamejaya. This tale is the best without an equal, holy and incomparable, the home of auspiciousness; now listen further. Now like pollen in a lotus, there is a discourse, which was given by Lord Krishna to Arjuna (46-50). |
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