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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 209

म्हणोनि समर्थें जे जे कीजे । तें तें इतरींही अनुष्ठिजे । तेंचि प्रमाण मानिजे । सामान्यींही ॥ २०९ ॥

म्हणून समर्थांनी जे जे करावे, त्याचेच इतरांनीही अनुकरण करावे; सामान्य लोक त्यालाच प्रमाण मानतात.

"Therefore, whatever a great person does, the same is followed by others; common people accept that very thing as the standard."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
समर्थें Noun
Samarthe
श्रेष्ठ किंवा सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्तीने
By the great or capable person
कीजे Verb
Kije
करावे
Should do
अनुष्ठिजे Verb
Anushthije
आचरणात आणावे
Should practice or follow
प्रमाण Noun
Praman
आदर्श किंवा पुरावा
Standard or authority
सामान्यींही Noun
Samanyinhi
सामान्य लोकांनी सुद्धा
By common people also

💡 Meaning

Whatever a great person does, others follow. Common people accept their actions as the standard or authority.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj elaborates on the principle that common people naturally follow the path set by those in positions of power or spiritual authority. Whatever a 'Samartha' (a capable or great person) does, becomes the standard for others. This highlights the immense social responsibility of leaders to act ethically, as their behavior shapes the moral fabric of the entire community. It is a commentary on the Gita's teaching that society mirrors its leaders.

🎯 Practical Application

A CEO of a company should follow all rules strictly because employees look up to them. If the leader is punctual and honest, the team will naturally value time and integrity.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how the actions of great leaders set a precedent for the rest of society.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 195

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरबुद्धि । जयाचीं इंद्रियें आपुलिया आधीं । जो विषयांचिया बाधीं । सांडिजेना ॥ १९५ ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady intellect, whose senses are under his control, and who is not overcome by the affliction of sensory objects."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरबुद्धि Noun
Sthirabuddhi
अढळ बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady intellect
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये व कर्मेंद्रिये
Senses
आधीं Adverb
Adhi
ताब्यात किंवा नियंत्रणात
Under control
बाधीं Noun
Badhi
पीडा किंवा अडथळा
Affliction or obstacle
सांडिजेना Verb
Sandijena
सोडला जात नाही किंवा विचलित होत नाही
Is not abandoned or disturbed

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, whose senses are under his control and who is not affected by the attachment to sensory objects.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true stability of intellect comes from mastery over the senses. A person whose senses are subservient to their will, rather than being a slave to sensory desires, is considered 'Sthirabuddhi'. Such an individual remains unaffected by the external world's temptations, maintaining inner peace and focus on the ultimate truth.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this applies to digital discipline. For example, choosing to complete a work task without checking social media notifications demonstrates control over the senses and leads to a steady, productive mind.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) focusing on sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 106

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें | जो इंद्रियांतें न जिंके | तो विषयांच्या कौतुकें | नागविला || १०६ ||

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; he who does not conquer his senses is robbed by the fascination of sensory objects."

म्हणोनि Adverb
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
To the senses
जिंके Verb
Jinke
जिंकतो
Conquers
विषयांच्या Noun
Vishayanchya
भोगवस्तूंच्या
Of sensory objects
कौतुकें Noun
Kautuke
मोहाने किंवा आवडीने
By the allure or fondness
नागविला Verb
Nagavila
लुटला गेला
Robbed or deceived

💡 Meaning

Therefore, listen Arjuna, he who does not conquer his senses is robbed by the allure of worldly pleasures.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that self-mastery is the foundation of spiritual and mental stability. He warns Arjuna that an individual who fails to conquer their senses becomes a victim of worldly attractions. These sensory pleasures act like thieves that rob a person of their wisdom, focus, and inner wealth. Without discipline, the mind wanders aimlessly, leading to spiritual bankruptcy.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, if we cannot control our impulses—such as the urge to constantly check social media or indulge in unhealthy habits—we lose our focus and productivity. Self-discipline is the key to avoiding being 'robbed' of our time and potential.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who lacks control over their senses while describing the characteristics of a stable-minded person.

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