🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the state of a 'Sthitaprajna' (a person of steady wisdom). When the dualities of attraction (Raga) and repulsion (Dvesha) are eliminated from the heart, the mind becomes pure and stable. Even if the senses (eyes, ears, etc.) interact with their respective objects in the material world, they do so without creating any mental disturbance, ego, or bondage. The senses act naturally according to their properties, but the soul remains untouched by the results of those actions, leading to ultimate peace.

In daily life, practicing equanimity means not being overly excited by success or devastated by failure. For example, a student who studies hard but remains calm regardless of the result is practicing the removal of 'Raga' and 'Dvesha'.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person who has conquered the dualities of likes and dislikes, allowing them to interact with the world without mental disturbance.

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that the fundamental consciousness or Atman, which pervades and sustains the entire universe, is immortal. It is beyond the cycle of birth and death. This essence is formless and cannot be confined to any physical attributes or shapes. Just as space exists everywhere but cannot be grasped, the soul is omnipresent yet remains subtle and indestructible.

Understanding that our true essence is beyond the physical body helps in overcoming the fear of mortality. Example: When facing physical illness, remembering that the inner self is untouched by bodily changes provides mental resilience.

Saint Dnyaneshwar elaborates on Krishna's teaching to Arjuna regarding the eternal nature of the soul.

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj describes the pinnacle of Yoga. When the realization of the Self (Atman) becomes unwavering and steady within a seeker, the practice of Yoga reaches its completion. At this stage, the egoistic sense of being the 'doer' of actions vanishes. Consequently, the karmic impressions and the bondage of actions are automatically erased, as the seeker now identifies with the eternal Self rather than the transient body and mind.

In daily life, try to perform your duties with total involvement without worrying about the outcome. For example, while helping someone, focus on the act of kindness itself rather than what you will get in return. This state of 'being' rather than 'doing' brings inner peace.

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of ultimate spiritual union where the experience of the Self dissolves the bondage of action.