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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 287

यद्वत्पूर्णाचलमप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति तद्वत् । तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

जैसा समुद्रु भरला न सांडे । कीं सरिता-ओघीं न वाढे । तैसी स्थिति न मोडे । प्रज्ञा जयाची ॥

"As the ocean, though filled, does not overflow, nor does it increase by the flow of rivers; so is the state of one whose wisdom does not break."

समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
सांडे Verb
Sande
मर्यादा ओलांडणे
Overflows / Leaves boundary
सरिता-ओघीं Noun
Sarita-oghin
नद्यांच्या प्रवाहाने
By the flow of rivers
वाढे Verb
Vadhe
वाढणे
Increases
प्रज्ञा Noun
Pradnya
बुद्धी
Wisdom / Intellect
मोडे Verb
Mode
भंग पावणे / ढळणे
Breaks / Deviates

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains full and does not overflow despite rivers flowing into it, the wisdom of a steady person remains unshaken.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the stability of a Sthitaprajna (one with steady wisdom). Just as the ocean remains full and does not cross its boundaries despite countless rivers flowing into it, and does not diminish when they dry up, a person of steady wisdom remains undisturbed by worldly desires or external circumstances. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of external gains or losses. They are established in their own self, unaffected by the dualities of life.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain inner peace regardless of external success or failure. For example, staying calm and composed during a major career promotion or an unexpected financial loss.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the unwavering state of a self-realized soul using the metaphor of the ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 353

आणि सरितांचे ओघ समस्त । मिळोनि ठाकती समुद्रात । परि तो जैसा नित्य तृप्त । न चळे कोठे ॥

"And all the flows of rivers meet in the ocean, but the ocean remains ever-full and does not move from its state."

सरितांचे Noun
Saritanche
नद्यांचे
of rivers
ओघ Noun
Ogh
प्रवाह
flows
समस्त Adjective
Samasta
सर्व
all
ठाकती Verb
Thakati
स्थिरावतात किंवा मिळतात
stay or reach
नित्य Adverb
Nitya
नेहमी
always
तृप्त Adjective
Trupta
समाधानी
satisfied
चळे Verb
Chale
विचलित होणे
deviate or move

💡 Meaning

Just as all rivers flow into the ocean but the ocean remains steady and full, a wise person remains undisturbed by worldly desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar illustrates the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). Just as all rivers flow into the ocean, yet the ocean remains full and never exceeds its boundaries, a wise person remains unaffected by external desires or circumstances. Whether pleasures come or go, the inner peace of a realized soul remains undisturbed. The ocean doesn't grow larger when rivers join it, nor does it dry up when they don't; it is 'Nitya Trupta' (ever-content). This signifies that true wisdom brings an internal fulfillment that external events cannot shake.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain inner stability regardless of external situations. For example, if you receive praise or criticism at work, stay focused on your duty without letting your ego or emotions take over, just like the ocean stays calm despite the influx of rivers.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the stability of a realized soul (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean receiving river waters.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 133

म्हणौनि ज्ञानाचिया आवडी । जेथ नित्य नवी गोडी । तेथें चित्त देईं गा थोडी । अर्जुना तूं ॥ १३३ ॥

"Therefore, with a love for knowledge, where there is ever-new sweetness, O Arjuna, give a little of your mind there."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhanauni
म्हणून
Therefore
ज्ञानाचिया Noun
Jnanachiya
ज्ञानाच्या
Of knowledge
नित्य Adjective
Nitya
सतत / नेहमी
Always / Eternal
गोडी Noun
Godi
गोडवा / आवड
Sweetness / Interest
चित्त Noun
Chitta
मन / लक्ष
Mind / Attention
देईं Verb
Dein
दे
Give

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, give a little of your attention to that knowledge which always feels fresh and sweet.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights the unique nature of spiritual wisdom. Unlike worldly pleasures that eventually lead to boredom or saturation, the pursuit of self-knowledge offers a 'new sweetness' at every step. He urges Arjuna to divert at least a small portion of his attention toward this eternal truth, as it is the only path to lasting fulfillment and inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, dedicate a few minutes to learning something that enriches your soul rather than just your career. Example: Reading a philosophical book for 10 minutes before bed to calm the mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar encourages Arjuna to focus on spiritual wisdom, describing it as an ever-refreshing source of joy.

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