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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 17

अविनाशि तु तद्विद्धि येन सर्वमिदं ततम् । विनाशमव्ययस्यास्य न कश्चित्कर्तुमर्हति ॥

तरी अविनाशु जो जाण । जयापासुनि हे त्रिभुवन । विस्तारले असे पूर्ण । तो न नाशे कदा ॥

"Know that which pervades the entire body is indestructible. No one is able to cause the destruction of that imperishable soul."

अविनाशु Adjective
avināśu
ज्याचा कधीही नाश होत नाही असा
indestructible
त्रिभुवन Noun
tribhuvana
तिन्ही लोक किंवा संपूर्ण विश्व
the three worlds/universe
विस्तारले Verb
vistārale
पसरलेले किंवा व्यापलेले
pervaded or expanded
कदा Adverb
kadā
कधीही
ever/at any time
नाशे Verb
nāśe
नाश पावणे
to perish or destroy

💡 Meaning

Know that the principle by which this entire universe is pervaded is indestructible. No one has the power to destroy that imperishable soul.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on the Gita's message that the fundamental essence which pervades the entire cosmos is beyond destruction. He emphasizes that the source from which the 'Tribhuvana' (three worlds) has expanded is eternal. Just as physical objects may change or perish, the underlying consciousness remains untouched and immutable. No power in the universe can destroy this all-pervading reality.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, this teaching helps us maintain mental balance during material losses. It teaches us that our core identity is not the physical body or possessions, but the eternal spirit. Example: When facing a major life change, remember that your inner essence and character remain constant.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the indestructible nature of the soul to Arjuna to remove his fear of death and grief.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 58

यदा संहरते चायं कूर्मोऽङ्गानीव सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

आणि आपुलिया स्वेच्छा। इंद्रियें आवरूनि रया। जैसा कूर्मु अंगां आपुलिया। संकोचूनि राहे॥

"And by one's own will, restraining the senses, just as a tortoise remains by contracting its limbs."

स्वेच्छा Noun
Sveccha
स्वतःची इच्छा
One's own will
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
आवरूनि Verb
Avaruni
आवरणे किंवा मागे खेचणे
Restraining or withdrawing
कूर्मु Noun
Kurmu
कासव
Tortoise
संकोचूनि Verb
Sankochuni
आकसून किंवा संकुचित करून
Contracting or withdrawing into oneself
अंगां Noun
Anga
अवयव
Limbs or body parts

💡 Meaning

Just as a tortoise withdraws its limbs into its shell by its own will, the one who withdraws their senses from sense-objects is said to have a steady intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of a tortoise to explain the mastery of a self-realized soul over their senses. Just as a tortoise can withdraw its limbs into its protective shell at will, a person of steady wisdom can withdraw their senses from external objects. This control is not forced but is a natural result of spiritual maturity. When the mind is no longer scattered by external desires, it becomes firmly established in the Self.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this can be applied as 'Digital Detox' or focus. For example, while studying or working, consciously putting away your phone to avoid distractions is a form of withdrawing your senses to achieve a goal.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna about the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom. Krishna explains how such a person controls their senses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 86

अपि चेदसि पापेभ्यः सर्वेभ्यः पापकृत्तमः। सर्वं ज्ञानप्लवेनैव वृजिनं संतरिष्यसि॥

तरी या ज्ञानाचिया तरी। तूंचि एकु पैलतीरीं। पावसी या संसारीं। दुस्तर जो॥

"By the boat of this knowledge, you alone will reach the other shore of this worldly life, which is so difficult to cross."

ज्ञानाचिया Noun
Jnanachiya
ज्ञानाच्या
Of knowledge
तरी Noun
Tari
नौका/नाव
Boat/Vessel
पैलतीरीं Noun
Pailatiri
पलीकडच्या काठावर
On the other shore
संसारीं Noun
Sansari
संसारामध्ये
In the worldly existence
दुस्तर Adjective
Dustar
पार करण्यास कठीण
Difficult to cross
पावसी Verb
Pavasi
पोहोचशील
Will reach
एकु Adjective
Eku
एकटाच/नक्कीच
Alone/Certainly

💡 Meaning

By the boat of this knowledge, you will certainly reach the other shore of this worldly ocean, which is otherwise impossible to cross.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this scholarly interpretation, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj compares the material world (Samsara) to a vast, turbulent ocean that is nearly impossible to cross by physical effort alone. He posits that 'Jnana' (Self-realization) is the only sturdy vessel ('Tari') capable of carrying a seeker to the shore of liberation. The verse emphasizes that knowledge has the power to neutralize past karmas and provide a safe passage through the trials of life, leading to ultimate peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when faced with overwhelming problems, one should seek the 'boat' of right information and wisdom rather than drowning in emotion. Example: A student struggling with a subject should seek the right guidance and study methods (knowledge) to overcome the academic hurdle.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how spiritual wisdom acts as a vehicle to transcend the difficulties of material life.

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