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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 189

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । झकविजे या चित्ता । न येईं या प्रपंचाच्या हाता । जेंवि स्वप्न हें ॥

"Therefore, now, control this mind; do not let it fall into the hands of this worldly life, which is like a dream."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविजे Verb
Zhakavije
फसवणे किंवा आवरणे
To deceive or control
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मन
Mind
प्रपंचाच्या Noun
Prapanchachya
संसाराच्या
Of the worldly life
स्वप्न Noun
Swapna
स्वप्न
Dream

💡 Meaning

Therefore, now, control your mind and do not fall into the clutches of this worldly existence, for it is as illusory as a dream.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the transient nature of worldly existence (Prapancha). He compares the world to a dream—vivid while it lasts but non-existent upon awakening. He advises the seeker to 'deceive' or redirect the mind away from these illusions, ensuring it does not get trapped in the cycle of attachment and suffering.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with temporary setbacks or material loss, remind yourself that these experiences are fleeting. Just as a dream ends, so will the current difficulty, helping you maintain mental balance.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through Dnyaneshwar's commentary, explains the illusory nature of the material world to Arjuna to help him overcome grief.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 249

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना | या कर्माच्या बंधना | न पडावया कारणा | बुद्धि धरीं ||

"Therefore, O Arjuna, to prevent falling into the bondage of these actions, hold fast to this wisdom."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
बंधना Noun
Bandhana
अडचणीत किंवा पाशात
Bondage
न पडावया Verb
Na Padavaya
न पडण्यासाठी
To not fall into
बुद्धि Noun
Buddhi
विवेक किंवा समज
Intellect or Wisdom
धरीं Verb
Dharin
धारण कर किंवा स्वीकार
Hold or Adopt

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, to avoid falling into the bondage of karma, adopt this stable and balanced intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that actions in themselves do not cause bondage; rather, it is the attachment to the fruits of those actions that binds a soul to the cycle of birth and death. By advising Arjuna to 'hold onto the intellect' (Buddhi), he refers to 'Samatva Buddhi' or equanimity. When one performs their duty with a balanced mind, unaffected by success or failure, they remain free from the karmic consequences.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the excellence of your task rather than obsessing over the promotion or reward. This mindset reduces stress and ensures spiritual freedom while working.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Krishna's guidance to Arjuna on how to perform actions without being bound by their results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 82

जेथें अर्जुना हें न दिसे । तेथें सुख हेंचि असे । म्हणोनि विषयसंगु न सोसे । साधुजनां ॥ ८२ ॥

जेथे अर्जुना हे (विषय) दिसत नाहीत, तेथेच खरे सुख असते; म्हणून सज्जन लोक विषयांच्या संगतीचा स्वीकार करत नाहीत.

"Where these (sensory objects) are not seen, O Arjuna, there alone is bliss; therefore, holy men do not endure the company of sensory objects."

जेथें Adverb
jethe
जिथे
where
न दिसे Verb
na dise
दिसत नाही
is not seen
सुख Noun
sukha
आनंद
bliss/happiness
विषयसंगु Noun
vishayasangu
विषयांची ओढ/संगत
attachment to sensory objects
न सोसे Verb
na sose
सहन होत नाही/आवडत नाही
do not tolerate/desire
साधुजनां Noun
sadhujanan
सज्जन लोकांना
to the wise/saints

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, where these sensory objects are not perceived, there alone lies true bliss; therefore, wise people do not indulge in the company of sensory pleasures.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true happiness is not found in external sensory objects but in their absence. When the mind is free from the constant craving for sight, sound, taste, and touch, the inherent bliss of the soul manifests. Wise individuals (Sadhus) understand that sensory pleasures are temporary and often lead to bondage; hence, they consciously avoid getting entangled in them to maintain their inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we are constantly bombarded with notifications and desires. Practicing 'detachment' from these distractions helps find mental clarity. Example: Choosing a moment of silent reflection over mindless scrolling on a smartphone leads to deeper satisfaction.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the difference between fleeting sensory pleasures and the eternal bliss of the self.

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