The Teachings of Sant Dnyaneshwar

myNachiketa
Jul 18
3 min read

Have you ever heard of a kind and wise saint named Sant Dnyaneshwar? He was born in a small village called Apegaon in Maharashtra, a long time ago. Even as a young boy, Sant Dnyaneshwar shared deep wisdom and knowledge about the truth of life, love, and God.

He wrote a beautiful book called the Dnyaneshwari, which is a simple explanation of the Bhagavad Gita in Marathi. Through his gentle heart and clear thoughts, Sant Dnyaneshwar gave Wisdom for Young Hearts, showing everyone that no one is too young to understand deep truths, if spoken with love.

myNachiketa presents Teachings of Sant Dnyaneshwar for children to learn simple truths about God, life, and how to be good and wise.

Be kind and loving to everyone

Sant Dnyaneshwar taught that we’re all connected—like one big family. The ultimate truth is Brahman (God), which means that the only thing that never changes is God, who lives inside everyone. Even though we look different, speak different languages, or have different customs, the same God is inside all of us. That’s why we should treat everyone with kindness, love, and respect.

Know Yourself

He taught that knowing oneself is the first step towards wisdom. In Changdev Pasashti (another work by Sant Dnyaneshwar), he says that being wise inside matters more than fancy tricks or boasting. Think of it like looking in a mirror; you see your reflection and start understanding who you are! When you know your strengths and weaknesses, you can make better choices in life.

Practice righteousness in everyday actions

Righteousness means doing what is right even when no one is watching. Sant Dnyaneshwar believed that righteousness isn’t found in temples or rituals alone—it is found in pure thoughts, kind actions, and a loving heart. He encouraged people to live a simple, truthful life full of devotion and care for others. It’s like having a little voice in your heart that guides you to make the best choices, not just for yourself but for everyone around you.

Act without expecting anything

In the Dnyaneshwari, Sant Dnyaneshwar explains Karma Yoga – the path of doing your duty with love and devotion, without being attached to the results. When we do something good only to get something back, it becomes selfish, but when we do good just because it's the right thing, it becomes pure and powerful. Such actions clean the heart, bring peace, and connect us to God. Like, when you help your friend with homework, not because you want a chocolate, but because you want them to feel happy and confident

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Control your emotions and stay calm

He teaches that when we act carefully and stay calm—especially when things are hard—we become stronger. In his Dnyaneshwari (commentary on the Bhagavad Gita), he explains that a wise person is peaceful, still, and full of quiet strength. A person who can stay calm in joy or sorrow, who doesn’t jump too high when praised or fall too low when insulted, becomes truly free and strong inside. If someone says something mean to you, you don’t have to shout or hit back. Instead, you can breathe, think, and stay calm.

In conclusion, Sant Dnyaneshwar's teachings are a beautiful guide on how to live a meaningful life filled with love, self-awareness, righteousness, and faith. His words and wisdom can guide us through our difficult days.