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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 26

कामक्रोधवियुक्तानां यतीनां यतचेतसाम् । अभितो ब्रह्मनिर्वाणं वर्तते विदितात्मनाम् ॥

जे कामक्रोधां मुकले । आणि आपणया आपण जिंकले । जे आत्मबोधीं स्थिरावले । निरंतर ॥

"Those who have abandoned desire and anger, who have conquered themselves, and who are steadily fixed in self-knowledge, dwell in eternal peace."

कामक्रोधां Noun
Kāmakrōdhāṃ
इच्छा आणि राग
Desire and anger
मुकले Verb
Mukalē
मुक्त झालेले किंवा सोडलेले
Freed or released from
जिंकले Verb
Jiṅkalē
विजय मिळवला
Conquered
आत्मबोधीं Noun
Ātmabōdhīṃ
आत्मज्ञानामध्ये
In self-knowledge
स्थिरावले Verb
Sthirāvalē
स्थिर झाले
Became steady
निरंतर Adverb
Nirantara
सतत किंवा कायमचे
Constantly

💡 Meaning

Those who are free from desire and anger, who have conquered their own minds, and who are constantly established in self-realization, experience the supreme peace of Brahman.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the state of 'Brahma-Nirvana'. He emphasizes that liberation is not a distant goal but a present reality for those who have eradicated desire and anger. By 'conquering oneself', he refers to the disciplined mind that no longer wanders towards sensory pleasures. Such a person, being perpetually established in the awareness of the Self, experiences the infinite peace of the Divine everywhere, transcending the limitations of the physical body.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by practicing emotional regulation. For example, when faced with a provocative situation at work or home, instead of reacting with anger, take a moment to observe your mind and choose a calm response. This is the practical step toward 'conquering oneself'.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics and the ultimate state of a person who has attained mastery over their internal impulses.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 126

तस्मादसक्तः सततं कार्यं कर्म समाचर । असक्तो ह्याचरन्कर्म परमाप्नोति पूरुषः ॥

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सद्धर्म । तेचि करीं तूं निष्काम । पांडुकुमरा ॥ १२६ ॥

"Therefore, perform that action which is appropriate and righteous, but do it without desire, O son of Pandu."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
mhanoni
म्हणून
therefore
उचित Adjective
uchita
योग्य/विहित
appropriate/proper
सद्धर्म Noun
saddharma
सदाचार/धर्माला धरून
righteous duty
निष्काम Adjective
nishkama
फळाची अपेक्षा नसलेले
desireless
पांडुकुमरा Noun
pandukumara
पांडूचा पुत्र (अर्जुन)
son of Pandu (Arjuna)

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, perform your prescribed duties which are righteous, but do them without any desire for the results.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes the performance of 'Uchita Karma' (appropriate duty). He advises Arjuna to act according to 'Saddharma' (righteousness) but with a 'Nishkama' (desireless) attitude. By performing duties without the ego of being the doer and without craving for results, one attains spiritual liberation while living in the material world. This is the essence of Karma Yoga.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, focus on the quality of your work and your responsibilities rather than constantly worrying about promotions or bonuses.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the importance of performing one's duty without attachment to the results.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 186

जैसा पूर्ण सरितापती । न चळे न ओसंडे कधीं । तैसीच जयाची बुद्धी । क्षोभ न पावे ॥

"As the ocean, the lord of rivers, is always full and neither moves nor overflows, so is the intellect of such a person which remains undisturbed."

सरितापती Noun
saritāpatī
समुद्र (नद्यांचा पती)
Ocean (Lord of rivers)
न चळे Verb
na caḷe
विचलित होत नाही
Does not waver
ओसंडे Verb
ōsaṇḍē
मर्यादा ओलांडणे
Overflow
बुद्धी Noun
buddhī
विचारशक्ती
Intellect
क्षोभ Noun
kṣōbha
खळबळ किंवा अस्वस्थता
Agitation or disturbance

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not overflow despite being filled by rivers, similarly, the intellect of a wise person remains undisturbed by desires.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar compares the intellect of a self-realized person to the ocean. The ocean is called 'Saritapati' (the lord of rivers). Despite countless rivers constantly flowing into it, the ocean neither exceeds its boundaries nor does it ever dry up; it remains full and steady. Similarly, a person of steady wisdom remains unaffected by the sensory desires or external circumstances that enter their mind. Their inner peace remains undisturbed regardless of life's ups and downs.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice emotional stability. For example, if you face criticism at work, instead of reacting with anger or sadness, remain calm like the ocean and focus on your duty without losing your mental balance.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of an ocean.

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