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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 73

तैसे अध्यात्मशास्त्रीं इये । जो अधिकारिया होये । तोचि हे जाणे सोये । रसाची याची ॥ ७३ ॥

"Likewise, in this spiritual science, only he who is qualified can know the true nature of this essence."

अध्यात्मशास्त्रीं Noun
Adhyatmashastri
अध्यात्म शास्त्रामध्ये
In the science of spirituality
अधिकारिया Noun
Adhikariya
पात्र किंवा लायक व्यक्ती
Qualified or eligible person
जाणे Verb
Jane
समजतो किंवा ओळखतो
Knows or understands
सोये Noun
Soye
पद्धत किंवा मर्म
Method or essence
रसाची Noun
Rasachi
गोडीची किंवा आनंदाची
Of the essence or taste

💡 Meaning

Just as in the science of spirituality, only he who is qualified can understand the true essence and taste of this path.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the profound essence of spiritual science is not accessible to everyone. Only those who have developed the necessary 'Adhikara' (qualification or spiritual maturity) can truly appreciate and understand the depth of this knowledge. Just as only a connoisseur can appreciate fine art, only a seeker with a pure and focused mind can grasp the 'Rasa' (juice/essence) of the spiritual teachings presented in this work.

🎯 Practical Application

To master any complex field, one must first build a foundation. For example, to understand advanced scientific theories, one must first be proficient in basic principles. Similarly, spiritual growth requires mental preparation and sincerity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the prerequisite for understanding the deep spiritual truths of the Gita and Dnyaneshwari.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 219

म्हणोनि तूं आतां । सकळ काम सांडूनि चित्ता । नियमूनि पांडुसुता । झुंझें वेगीं ॥ २१९ ॥

म्हणून तू आता, सर्व वासनांचा त्याग करून, चित्तावर ताबा मिळवून, हे अर्जुना, युद्ध करण्यासाठी सज्ज हो.

"Therefore, now, casting off all desires from the mind and controlling it, O son of Pandu, engage in the fight quickly."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
सकळ Adjective
Sakal
सर्व
All
काम Noun
Kaam
इच्छा किंवा वासना
Desire
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून
Abandoning
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मनाला
Mind
नियमूनि Verb
Niyamuni
नियंत्रित करून
Controlling
झुंझें Verb
Zunze
युद्ध कर
Fight
वेगीं Adverb
Vegi
त्वरित किंवा वेगाने
Quickly

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, casting aside all desires and controlling your mind, prepare yourself for the battle immediately.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the necessity of controlling the mind and discarding worldly desires before performing one's duty. He explains that true action is not just physical but mental. By surrendering the fruits of labor and stabilizing the intellect, one can perform even the most difficult tasks (like war) without being bound by the consequences of karma. It is a call to action rooted in spiritual discipline.

🎯 Practical Application

Focusing entirely on the task at hand without worrying about the outcome. Example: A student studying for exams should focus on understanding the subject rather than stressing about the final grade.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna concludes his instruction to Arjuna on how to perform action without attachment and urges him to fulfill his duty.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 69

म्हणोनि विषयांवरी । जो निग्रहाची धटी धरी । तयाची प्रज्ञा थिरावली अंतरीं । जाण तूं ॥

"Therefore, one who holds a firm grip of restraint over the objects of the senses, know that his wisdom is steady within."

विषयांवरी Noun
vishayanvari
इंद्रियांच्या विषयांवर
on sense objects
निग्रहाची Noun
nigrahachi
संयमाची
of restraint
धटी Noun
dhati
पकड किंवा धमक
firm grip
प्रज्ञा Noun
prajna
बुद्धी
wisdom
थिरावली Verb
thiravali
स्थिर झाली
became steady
अंतरी Adverb
antari
हृदयात किंवा मनात
within the heart
जाण Verb
jaan
ओळख किंवा समज
know or understand

💡 Meaning

Therefore, know that the wisdom of one who holds a firm grip of restraint over the senses is steady within.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual stability is only possible when a seeker has absolute control over their senses. By withdrawing the senses from external objects and focusing inward, the intellect becomes unwavering. This mastery over desires is the hallmark of a person who has attained self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing digital detox or resisting the urge for instant gratification is a form of 'Nigraha' that leads to mental clarity and focus.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the necessity of sense control to achieve a steady intellect (Sthitaprajna).

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