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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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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. 5, Verse 82

जेथें अर्जुना हें न दिसे । तेथें सुख हेंचि असे । म्हणोनि विषयसंगु न सोसे । साधुजनां ॥ ८२ ॥

जेथे अर्जुना हे (विषय) दिसत नाहीत, तेथेच खरे सुख असते; म्हणून सज्जन लोक विषयांच्या संगतीचा स्वीकार करत नाहीत.

"Where these (sensory objects) are not seen, O Arjuna, there alone is bliss; therefore, holy men do not endure the company of sensory objects."

जेथें Adverb
jethe
जिथे
where
न दिसे Verb
na dise
दिसत नाही
is not seen
सुख Noun
sukha
आनंद
bliss/happiness
विषयसंगु Noun
vishayasangu
विषयांची ओढ/संगत
attachment to sensory objects
न सोसे Verb
na sose
सहन होत नाही/आवडत नाही
do not tolerate/desire
साधुजनां Noun
sadhujanan
सज्जन लोकांना
to the wise/saints

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, where these sensory objects are not perceived, there alone lies true bliss; therefore, wise people do not indulge in the company of sensory pleasures.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true happiness is not found in external sensory objects but in their absence. When the mind is free from the constant craving for sight, sound, taste, and touch, the inherent bliss of the soul manifests. Wise individuals (Sadhus) understand that sensory pleasures are temporary and often lead to bondage; hence, they consciously avoid getting entangled in them to maintain their inner peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we are constantly bombarded with notifications and desires. Practicing 'detachment' from these distractions helps find mental clarity. Example: Choosing a moment of silent reflection over mindless scrolling on a smartphone leads to deeper satisfaction.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the difference between fleeting sensory pleasures and the eternal bliss of the self.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 86

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि आचरतां जे सद्धर्म । तेचि करीं तूं मनोधर्म । राखूनियां ॥ ८६ ॥

"Therefore, perform that duty which is appropriate and which constitutes righteous conduct, keeping your mind steady."

उचित Adjective
uchit
योग्य किंवा विहित
appropriate or proper
कर्म Noun
karma
कार्य किंवा कर्तव्य
action or duty
सद्धर्म Noun
saddharma
सदाचार किंवा चांगला धर्म
righteous conduct
मनोधर्म Noun
manodharma
मनाची वृत्ती किंवा स्वभाव
mental disposition or attitude
राखूनियां Verb
rakhuniya
सांभाळून किंवा राखून
maintaining or keeping

💡 Meaning

Therefore, perform the duty that is appropriate and righteous, while maintaining control over your mind.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj emphasizes that since action is an inherent part of human existence, one should focus on 'Uchit Karma'—actions that are appropriate to one's role and situation. These actions must align with 'Saddharma' (righteousness). He advises that such duties should be performed by maintaining a steady 'Manodharma' (mental state), implying that the internal attitude of detachment and focus is as important as the external action itself.

🎯 Practical Application

In professional life, instead of working half-heartedly, one should perform their assigned tasks with integrity and focus, treating work as a form of worship.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the necessity of performing one's natural and righteous duties with a balanced mind.

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