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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 70

जेथ संकल्पाचां पायीं । विरक्तीचीं लेणीं पाही । तो संन्यासी म्हणों येई । जगीं एकु ॥ ७० ॥

जेथ संकल्पाच्या पायी । विरक्तीची लेणी पाही । तो संन्यासी म्हणो येई । जगी एकु ॥ ७० ॥

"Where at the feet of resolve, one sees the ornaments of detachment; he alone may be called a Sanyasi in this world."

संकल्पाचां Noun
Sankalpacham
संकल्पाच्या किंवा इच्छेच्या
Of resolve or intention
विरक्तीचीं Noun
Viraktichim
वैराग्याची किंवा अलिप्ततेची
Of detachment
लेणीं Noun
Lenim
दागिने किंवा अलंकार
Ornaments
संन्यासी Noun
Sanyasi
त्यागी किंवा संन्यासी
Renunciant
जगीं Noun
Jagim
जगामध्ये
In the world

💡 Meaning

One who possesses the ornaments of detachment at the very feet of their resolves is the only true Sanyasi in this world.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar redefines renunciation. He posits that a true Sanyasi is not defined by external appearances but by the presence of detachment (Virakti) at the very root of their intentions (Sankalpa). When a person can observe their own desires without being enslaved by them, they wear the 'ornaments of detachment.' This internal mastery over the mind's impulses is the hallmark of a genuine spiritual seeker in this world.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, practice mental balance. For example, if you plan a career move and it doesn't work out, instead of falling into despair, maintain your composure. This ability to remain detached from the outcome of your desires is the practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the internal state of a true Sanyasi, emphasizing mental detachment over physical renunciation.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 382

हे ब्राह्मी स्थिती पाविजे | तरी देहभावाते सांडिजे | मग निभ्रांत होइजे | परब्रह्मी || ३८२ ||

"To attain this Brahmi state, one must abandon body-consciousness; then one becomes undoubtedly established in the Supreme Brahman."

ब्राह्मी Adjective
Brahmi
ब्रह्मविषयक किंवा परमात्म्याशी संबंधित
Related to Brahman or Supreme Reality
पाविजे Verb
Pavije
मिळवणे किंवा प्राप्त करणे
To attain or reach
देहभावाते Noun
Dehabhavate
शरीराचा अभिमान किंवा देहबुद्धी
Body consciousness or ego
सांडिजे Verb
Sandije
त्याग करणे किंवा सोडून देणे
To abandon or discard
निभ्रांत Adjective
Nibhranta
संशयरहित किंवा खात्रीने
Without doubt or certainly
परब्रह्मी Noun
Parabrahmi
परमात्म्यामध्ये
In the Supreme Brahman

💡 Meaning

To attain the state of Brahman, one must give up body-consciousness. Then, one undoubtedly becomes one with the Supreme Reality.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that to attain the 'Brahmi' state (the state of ultimate consciousness), one must relinquish 'Dehabhava' or body-consciousness. As long as an individual identifies solely with the physical body and its desires, they remain bound by duality. Once this identification is shed through wisdom, the seeker becomes one with the Supreme Reality (Parabrahman) without any doubt. This is the pinnacle of spiritual evolution.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often get overly attached to our physical appearance or social status. Practicing detachment from these external identities helps in achieving mental peace. Example: During times of physical illness, reminding oneself that the inner self is eternal while the body is temporary helps reduce mental suffering.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the ultimate state of a realized soul (Sthitaprajna) at the conclusion of the second chapter.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 271

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । इंद्रियें दमनूनि असावें । मग आत्मसुखाचें पावावें । साम्राज्य सहजें ॥ २७१ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, know this; one should keep the senses subdued; then one shall easily attain the empire of self-bliss."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
जाणून घ्यावे / लक्षात घ्यावे
Should know / understand
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
दमनूनि Verb
Damunni
संयमित करून / जिंकून
By subduing / controlling
आत्मसुखाचें Noun
Atmasukhache
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपातील आनंदाचे
Of the bliss of the self
साम्राज्य Noun
Samrajya
अधिराज्य / मोठे राज्य
Empire / Sovereignty
सहजें Adverb
Sahaje
सहजपणे / विनासायास
Easily / Naturally

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, understand that one should control their senses. By doing so, one naturally attains the empire of inner spiritual joy.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that mastery over the senses is the prerequisite for spiritual enlightenment. When a seeker prevents their senses from wandering toward external worldly pleasures, the mind turns inward. This internal focus leads to the discovery of 'Atmasukha' (the bliss of the soul), which is described as a 'Samrajya' (Empire) because it is vast, sovereign, and independent of external circumstances. The use of the word 'Sahaje' (easily) implies that once the senses are mastered, the realization of the self is not a forced labor but a natural state of being.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing discipline in daily habits, such as controlling the urge to procrastinate or managing emotional outbursts, is a form of sense control. For example, choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate gratification leads to lasting mental peace and success.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom) and emphasizes how sense control leads to spiritual sovereignty.

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