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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 104

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें अंतःकरण जेणें विखें । सांडिलें तेंचि निकें । स्थिर जाणावें ॥ १०४ ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, listen; the mind that has cast off the poison of worldly desires is the one to be known as truly steady."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
अंतःकरण Noun
Antahkaran
मन किंवा अंतरात्मा
Mind or inner self
विखें Noun
Vikhe
विषयांचे विष
Poison of sensory objects
सांडिलें Verb
Sandile
त्याग केला किंवा सोडले
Abandoned or discarded
निकें Adverb
Nike
खरोखर किंवा उत्तम प्रकारे
Truly or properly
स्थिर Adjective
Sthira
अढळ किंवा शांत
Steady or stable

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; know that the mind which has completely abandoned the poison of sensory desires is the one that is truly steady.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the primary obstacle to a steady intellect is the 'poison' of sensory attachments. He instructs Arjuna that true mental stability is achieved only when the heart is purged of worldly cravings. The use of the word 'Vikhe' (poison) signifies that just as poison destroys the body, sensory obsession destroys spiritual progress. A person who has successfully discarded these mental distractions is recognized as having a truly firm and enlightened intellect.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this teaches us the importance of 'digital detox' or focus. For instance, when a student decides to ignore the 'poison' of constant social media notifications to focus on their studies, they are practicing the stability of mind mentioned here.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the final characteristic of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 15

तैसें सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

तैसे सुख आणि दुःख । मानूनि जे सम्यक् । न घेती बाधु देख । द्वंद्वाचा जो ॥

"Similarly, he who treats pleasure and pain alike and is not affected by these dualities, is the one who remains steady."

तैसें Adverb
Taisē
त्याप्रमाणे
In that manner
सुख Noun
Sukha
आनंद
Happiness
दुःख Noun
Duḥkha
कष्ट किंवा वेदना
Sorrow or Pain
मानूनि Verb
Mānūni
मानून किंवा समजून
Considering
सम्यक् Adverb
Samyak
समान किंवा योग्य प्रकारे
Equally or properly
बाधु Noun
Bādhu
बाधा किंवा त्रास
Affliction or disturbance
द्वंद्वाचा Noun
Dvandvācā
जोडीचा (सुख-दुःख)
Of the dualities

💡 Meaning

One who treats pleasure and pain as equal and is not disturbed by these dualities is a truly wise person.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced mind. He states that a person who treats both pleasure and pain as equal and does not let these dualities affect their inner peace is the one who truly understands the nature of reality. Such a person transcends the limitations of the physical world and becomes eligible for spiritual liberation (Moksha).

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice staying calm during both success and failure. For example, if you win a competition, don't become arrogant; if you lose, don't become depressed. Maintain your focus on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of equanimity and how a person should remain unaffected by the dualities of the material world.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 265

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे। तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे। तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे। सामान्यींही॥

"Whatever a great man does, that very thing other men also do; whatever standard he sets up, the generality of men follow the same."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
सामर्थ्यवान किंवा श्रेष्ठ व्यक्तीने
By the capable or great person
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anusthije
आचरणात आणले जाते
Is practiced or followed
प्रमाण Noun
Pramana
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यींही Noun
Samanyihi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
By common people also

💡 Meaning

Therefore, whatever a great person does, others also follow. Whatever standards they set, the common people accept as the norm.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar highlights a psychological and social truth: the masses look up to leaders and wise individuals for guidance. If a realized soul or a powerful leader abandons their duties, it creates confusion and leads to the moral decay of society. Therefore, to maintain social order (Loksangraha), the wise must continue to perform their duties with detachment, setting a standard for others to follow. Their actions become the 'Pramana' (authority) for the rest of the world.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional environment, a manager must embody the work ethic they expect from their team. For instance, if a leader is punctual and ethical, the employees naturally adopt those values.

📌 Context

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the influence of a leader's actions on the common masses, emphasizing the need for exemplary behavior.

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