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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

3 verses 📿 All Granths

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 287

यद्वत्पूर्णाचलमप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति तद्वत् । तद्वत्कामा यं प्रविशन्ति सर्वे स शान्तिमाप्नोति न कामकामी ॥

जैसा समुद्रु भरला न सांडे । कीं सरिता-ओघीं न वाढे । तैसी स्थिति न मोडे । प्रज्ञा जयाची ॥

"As the ocean, though filled, does not overflow, nor does it increase by the flow of rivers; so is the state of one whose wisdom does not break."

समुद्रु Noun

Samudru

सागर

Ocean

सांडे Verb

Sande

मर्यादा ओलांडणे

Overflows / Leaves boundary

सरिता-ओघीं Noun

Sarita-oghin

नद्यांच्या प्रवाहाने

By the flow of rivers

वाढे Verb

Vadhe

वाढणे

Increases

प्रज्ञा Noun

Pradnya

बुद्धी

Wisdom / Intellect

मोडे Verb

Mode

भंग पावणे / ढळणे

Breaks / Deviates

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains full and does not overflow despite rivers flowing into it, the wisdom of a steady person remains unshaken.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj explains the stability of a Sthitaprajna (one with steady wisdom). Just as the ocean remains full and does not cross its boundaries despite countless rivers flowing into it, and does not diminish when they dry up, a person of steady wisdom remains undisturbed by worldly desires or external circumstances. Their inner peace is absolute and independent of external gains or losses. They are established in their own self, unaffected by the dualities of life.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain inner peace regardless of external success or failure. For example, staying calm and composed during a major career promotion or an unexpected financial loss.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the unwavering state of a self-realized soul using the metaphor of the ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 91

म्हणोनि अर्जुना तूं पाहीं । या बुद्धीचा विटाळु नाही । जेथ निवृत्तीवांचूनि काही । आरुढेंना ॥

"Therefore, Arjuna, see that this intellect is free from any defilement; nothing but detachment finds a place here."

म्हणोनि Conjunction

mhanoni

म्हणून

therefore

बुद्धीचा Noun

buddhicha

बुद्धीचा

of the intellect

विटाळु Noun

vitalu

अशुद्धता किंवा दोष

impurity or defilement

निवृत्तीवांचूनि Adverb

nivrittivanchuni

निवृत्तीशिवाय किंवा शांतीशिवाय

without detachment or peace

आरुढेंना Verb

arudhena

स्थिर होत नाही किंवा चढत नाही

does not ascend or stay

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, observe that this intellect has no impurity; nothing except detachment and peace can reside within it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the intellect (Buddhi) aligned with the self is inherently pure. It remains untouched by the impurities of worldly desires, dualities, or ego. Just as fire cannot be soiled, this enlightened intellect cannot be defiled by the fruits of action. In such a state of consciousness, only 'Nivritti' (the state of cessation of worldly cravings and absolute peace) prevails. It is the foundation of spiritual stability where no worldly distractions can enter.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, maintain a clear mind despite external chaos. For example, if someone criticizes you, keep your intellect 'pure' by not reacting with anger, but staying calm and focused on your duty.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the absolute purity and stability of the spiritual intellect to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 133

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे हे वर्म । सुखाचें गा ॥

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action and that which is prescribed duty; this indeed is the secret of happiness."

उचित Adjective

uchita

योग्य/उचित

appropriate/proper

विहित Adjective

vihita

शास्त्राने सांगितलेले/नेमून दिलेले

prescribed/ordained

आचरावे Verb

acharave

आचरण करावे/पाळावे

should practice/perform

वर्म Noun

varma

रहस्य/मर्म/गुपित

secret/essence

सुखाचें Noun

sukhache

आनंदाचे

of happiness

💡 Meaning

Therefore, performing appropriate actions and prescribed duties is the true secret of happiness.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse from the Dnyaneshwari, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the secret to a happy and fulfilled life lies in the performance of 'Uchita Karma' (appropriate action) and 'Vihita Dharma' (prescribed duty). He suggests that one does not need to seek happiness externally; rather, it is found by aligning one's actions with their inherent duties and moral responsibilities. This adherence to 'Swadharma' (one's own duty) without attachment to results is the 'Varma' or the core secret that leads to spiritual and worldly contentment.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional environment, focusing on your specific responsibilities with integrity, rather than being distracted by office politics or rewards, is the 'secret' to professional satisfaction and long-term success.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna that performing one's natural and prescribed duties is the only path to true peace and happiness.

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