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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 85

म्हणोनि अर्जुना हें जाणावें । जेथ मन हें मुळींच न संभवे । तेंचि स्वरूप मानावें । आपुलें आपण ॥

म्हणून अर्जुना, हे लक्षात घे की, जिथे मनाचा शिरकाव होत नाही, तेच तुझे खरे स्वरूप आहे असे समज.

"Therefore, Arjuna, know this: where the mind does not exist at all, consider that to be your own true nature."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
जाणावें Verb
Janave
ओळखावे / समजावे
Should know
मुळींच Adverb
Mulicha
अजिबात / मुळीच
At all
संभवे Verb
Sambhave
अस्तित्व असणे / संभवणे
To exist / possible
स्वरूप Noun
Swarupa
स्वतःचे मूळ रूप
True nature
आपण Pronoun
Apana
स्वतः
Self

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, understand that where the mind cannot reach or exist at all, that state should be considered your own true nature.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the true nature of the Self (Atman) is beyond the realm of the mind. The mind is characterized by thoughts, desires, and dualities. However, the ultimate reality is experienced only when the mind is transcended or becomes still. This state of 'no-mind' or 'Unmani' is the realization of one's own divinity. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj suggests that our true identity is not the thinking mind, but the silent consciousness that remains when the mind ceases to fluctuate.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, when overwhelmed by stress or constant thoughts, practicing meditation to quiet the mind helps us connect with our inner peace. For example, taking a few moments of silence during a busy workday allows us to tap into our true, calm nature beyond the mental noise.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the nature of the Self to Arjuna, emphasizing that the true Self is beyond the reach of the mind.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 75

जैसा पूर्ण सरितां । समुद्रु न सांडे सर्वथा । तैसा कामु न बाधी चित्ता । जयाचिया ॥

"As the ocean, though filled by rivers, never overflows its bounds, so desires do not disturb the mind of the wise."

जैसा Adverb
Jaisa
ज्याप्रमाणे
Just as
सरितां Noun
Saritan
नद्या
Rivers
समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
सांडे Verb
Sande
मर्यादा सोडणे / ओलांडणे
To overflow or leave bounds
कामु Noun
Kamu
वासना किंवा इच्छा
Desire or passion
चित्ता Noun
Chitta
मन किंवा अंतःकरण
Mind or consciousness

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady and does not cross its limits despite being filled by many rivers, a person whose mind is not disturbed by desires is truly wise.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj illustrates the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (one with steady wisdom). He compares the mind of such a person to the vast ocean. Although countless rivers flow into the ocean with great force, the ocean neither overflows its boundaries nor loses its inherent calmness. Similarly, various worldly desires and sensory objects may approach a wise person, but they fail to create any agitation or disturbance in their tranquil mind. The person remains anchored in self-realization.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we are bombarded with distractions and emotional triggers. This verse teaches us to maintain inner peace regardless of external circumstances. Example: Staying humble during a major promotion and remaining composed during a professional setback.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the mental stability of a realized soul using the metaphor of an ocean that remains calm despite the influx of many rivers.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 119

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें ज्ञान जरी फावलें निकें । तरी मोह हा कवणें विखें । उरेल तुज ॥ ११९ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen! If this knowledge is gained perfectly, then how can any delusion remain in you?"

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
फावलें Verb
Phavale
प्राप्त झाले
Attained
निकें Adverb
Nike
चांगल्या प्रकारे / पूर्णपणे
Properly / Completely
मोह Noun
Moha
भ्रम / आसक्ती
Delusion / Attachment
कवणें Pronoun
Kavane
कोणत्या
Which / What
विखें Noun
Vikhe
प्रकारे / विषयाने
In what manner

💡 Meaning

Therefore Arjuna, listen; if you attain this knowledge perfectly, then no delusion will remain in you in any way.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true spiritual realization acts as a definitive cure for delusion. He tells Arjuna that once this 'Jnana' (knowledge) is perfectly integrated into one's being, there is no room left for confusion or emotional attachment to worldly illusions. It is the ultimate clarity that aligns an individual with their true purpose and the cosmic truth.

🎯 Practical Application

Gaining clarity through thorough knowledge removes confusion in daily life. For example, once you understand the underlying logic of a complex problem at work, the anxiety and hesitation surrounding it vanish.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the transformative power of self-knowledge to Arjuna, stating that it dispels all delusion.

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