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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 40

तरी अर्जुना हे पाहीं । जेथ बुद्धीचा प्रवेशु नाहीं । आणि अविद्या मूळचि नाहीं । तया नांव आत्मज्ञान ॥

"Arjuna, see this; where the intellect has no entry, and where ignorance has no root, that is called Self-knowledge."

अर्जुना Noun
Arjuna
अर्जुनाला उद्देशून
O Arjuna
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
Look or observe
बुद्धीचा Noun
Buddhicha
बुद्धीचा किंवा तर्काचा
Of the intellect
प्रवेशु Noun
Praveshu
शिरकाव किंवा प्रवेश
Entry or access
अविद्या Noun
Avidya
अज्ञान
Ignorance
मूळचि Adverb
Mulachi
मुळातच किंवा अजिबात
At the root or at all
आत्मज्ञान Noun
Atmajnana
स्वतःच्या स्वरूपाचे ज्ञान
Self-knowledge

💡 Meaning

Arjuna, observe this; that state where the intellect cannot enter and where ignorance has no root at all, is called Self-knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar defines 'Atma-jnana' (Self-knowledge). He explains that the true Self is beyond the reach of the human intellect and logic. The intellect works within the realm of duality (subject and object), whereas Self-knowledge is a state of non-duality. It is a state where 'Avidya' (primordial ignorance) is completely uprooted. It is not something that can be grasped by the mind through effort, but rather a state of pure being that remains when all mental constructs and ignorance vanish.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often try to solve every problem with logic. However, inner peace comes from going beyond thoughts. Example: In a moment of crisis, instead of overthinking and letting the intellect run wild, staying calm and connected to your inner self helps you find the right path.

📌 Context

In the second chapter, Shri Krishna explains the nature of the soul to Arjuna. Dnyaneshwar Maharaj, in this Ovi, defines the state of Self-realization.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 365

तस्माद्यस्य महाबाहो निगृहीतानि सर्वशः । इन्द्रियाणीन्द्रियार्थेभ्यस्तस्य प्रज्ञा प्रतिष्ठिता ॥

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांसी अजिंक्यु । जयाचा हातु न लगे विषयविषु । तोचि पूर्णु ॥ ३६५ ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who is unconquerable by the senses, and who is not touched by the poison of sense-objects; he is perfect."

स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthiraprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
अजिंक्यु Adjective
Ajinkyu
ज्याला जिंकता येत नाही असा / विजेता
Unconquerable / Victorious
विषयविषु Noun
Vishayavishu
सांसारिक विषयांचे विष
Poison of sense objects
पूर्णु Adjective
Purnu
परिपूर्ण / सिद्ध
Complete / Perfected
इंद्रियांसी Noun
Indriyansi
इंद्रियांना
To the senses

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who is unconquerable by the senses and who is not touched by the poison of sense-objects; he is truly perfect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar explains that true stability of intellect is achieved only by one who has mastered their senses. He compares worldly pleasures to poison ('Vishaya-visha'), suggesting that just as poison destroys the body, uncontrolled sensory desires destroy spiritual progress. A person who remains untouched by these temptations and keeps their senses withdrawn from their objects is recognized as a 'Purna' or a perfected soul.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing restraint against digital distractions or unhealthy cravings is a form of sense control. Example: Choosing to focus on a long-term goal instead of immediate gratification from social media likes.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar concludes the description of a Sthitaprajna (a person of steady wisdom) by emphasizing sense control.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 160

म्हणौनि संशयापरौते । कांहींचि पाप नाहीं एथें । हा विनाशाची वाटे । पाडितु असे ॥ १६० ॥

"Therefore, there is no sin beyond doubt; it leads one onto the path of ruin."

म्हणौनि Conjunction
Mhaṇouni
म्हणून
Therefore
संशयापरौते Noun
Saṁśayāparautē
संशयापेक्षा
More than doubt
पाप Noun
Pāpa
पाप
Sin
विनाशाची Noun
Vināśācī
नाशाच्या
Of destruction
वाटे Noun
Vāṭē
मार्गावर
On the path
पाडितु Verb
Pāḍitu
पाडतो किंवा नेतो
Throws or leads

💡 Meaning

Therefore, there is no sin greater than doubt; it casts the individual onto the path of total destruction.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that doubt is the ultimate sin because it paralyzes the intellect and prevents spiritual progress. Unlike other mistakes that can be corrected, doubt erodes the very foundation of faith and action. It acts as a catalyst for self-destruction, leading an individual away from truth and towards a state of perpetual confusion and failure.

🎯 Practical Application

In practical life, self-doubt is the biggest hurdle to success. For example, if an entrepreneur constantly doubts their business plan without executing it, the venture is destined to fail before it even starts.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the destructive nature of doubt while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita's teachings about the 'Samsayatma' (the doubting soul).

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