Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika)
by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat | 1954 | 284,137 words | ISBN-10: 8185208123 | ISBN-13: 9788185208121
This is verse 16.5 of the Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha-Dipika), the English translation of 13th-century Marathi commentary on the Bhagavad-Gita.—The Dnyaneshwari (Jnaneshwari) brings to light the deeper meaning of the Gita which represents the essence of the Vedic Religion. This is verse 5 of the chapter called Daivasura-sampad-vibhaga-yoga.
Verse 16.5
Verse 16.5: “The Divine Estate works for Salvation: the Demoniac is considered as leading to bondage. Grieve not. Thou art heir to the Divine Estate, O Son of Pandu. (265)
Commentary called Jnaneshwari by Jnaneshwar:
Know that, of the two, the first, the Divine Estate described to you,—is the very night that has seen the dawn of the rising Sun in the form of salvation. Similarly, the other Estate, named Demoniacal is really (like) iron chains in the form of infatuation that fetters the soul. Hearing this you will (perhaps) at once be shocked in mind: but does the day ever feel afraid of the night? This Demonical Estate fetters only those, Oh Dhananjaya, that allow the six demerits to seek a shelter in them, and protect them: and, Oh Son of Pandu, you who are an excellent treasure of sterling virtues are yourself born (idol) in the Divine Estate, just mentioned: and therefore, Oh Son of Pandu, you should be the master of the Divine Estate and come to enjoy happiness in the house of the Supreme ultimately.