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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 1, Verse 21

तंव तो अर्जुनु म्हणे कृष्णा । रथु दोन्ही सैन्यांमाझारीं आणा । जेथ हे उभे आहेत झुंझाणा । कुरुक्षेत्रीं ॥ २१ ॥

"Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing on the field of Kurukshetra.'"

अर्जुनु Noun
Arjunu
अर्जुन
Arjuna
म्हणे Verb
Mhane
म्हणाला
Said
रधु Noun
Rathu
रथ
Chariot
सैन्यांमाझारीं Noun
Sainyanmazari
सैन्यांच्या मध्ये
Between the armies
झुंझाणा Adjective
Zunzhana
युद्धासाठी
For the battle
कुरुक्षेत्रीं Noun
Kurukshetri
कुरुक्षेत्रावर
On Kurukshetra

💡 Meaning

Then Arjuna said to Krishna, 'Bring the chariot between the two armies, where these warriors are standing for battle on the field of Kurukshetra.'

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar captures the moment when Arjuna, ready for battle, asks Lord Krishna to position his chariot between the two opposing armies. This request signifies the importance of strategic assessment. Before engaging in conflict, Arjuna wants to see who he is fighting against and understand the magnitude of the situation. It reflects a leader's need to survey the field before taking action.

🎯 Practical Application

Before starting any major project or business venture, it is crucial to analyze the environment and the challenges involved. For example, a professional should research the market and competitors thoroughly before launching a new product.

📌 Context

Arjuna asks Krishna to place the chariot in the middle of the battlefield to observe the opposing forces.

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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 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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