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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 4, Verse 39

श्रद्धावाँल्लभते ज्ञानं तत्परः संयतेन्द्रियः । ज्ञानं लब्ध्वा परां शान्तिमचिरेणाधिगच्छति ॥

तरी श्रद्धाळू जो होय । आणि तत्परताही आहे । ज्यासी इंद्रियजयाचा सोय । साधिली असे ॥

"The man of faith, the devoted, the master of his senses, obtains knowledge; and having obtained knowledge, he promptly attains supreme peace."

श्रद्धाळू Noun
Shraddhalu
श्रद्धा असलेला
Faithful
तत्परता Noun
Tatparata
कामात मग्न असणे किंवा चिकाटी
Diligence or Eagerness
इंद्रियजयाचा Noun
Indriyajayacha
इंद्रियांवर विजय मिळवण्याचा
Mastery over senses
सोय Noun
Soy
पद्धत किंवा मार्ग
Method or Way
साधिली Verb
Sadhili
साध्य केली किंवा मिळवली
Achieved

💡 Meaning

The person who has faith, is diligent, and has mastered their senses attains knowledge.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that spiritual wisdom is not merely an intellectual exercise. It requires 'Shraddha' (unwavering faith in the Guru and scriptures), 'Tatparata' (eagerness and constant diligence), and 'Indriya-Samyam' (mastery over the senses). Only when these three attributes converge does a seeker become a fit vessel for supreme knowledge. This knowledge then leads to 'Param Shanti' or ultimate peace, which is the cessation of all worldly suffering.

🎯 Practical Application

To master any complex skill, such as learning a new language or a professional craft, one needs faith in the process, consistent effort (diligence), and the discipline to avoid distractions. For example, a student needs faith in their teacher and the focus to study without being distracted by social media.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the essential qualities a seeker must possess to attain spiritual wisdom.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 142

म्हणोनि इंद्रियांतें जिणावें । मग मन हें आकळावें । तरी बुद्धीसी ठाव पावावे । निभ्रांत पैं ॥

"Therefore, conquer the senses first, then bring the mind under control; thus you shall undoubtedly find the true place of the intellect."

इंद्रियांतें Noun
Indriyante
इंद्रियांना
to the senses
जिणावें Verb
Jinave
जिंकावे
to conquer
आकळावें Verb
Akalave
ताब्यात घ्यावे
to control or grasp
बुद्धीसी Noun
Buddhisi
बुद्धीला
to the intellect
निभ्रांत Adverb
Nibhranta
निःसंशयपणे
undoubtedly
ठाव Noun
Thava
स्थान किंवा पत्ता
place or depth

💡 Meaning

Therefore, one should first conquer the senses, then control the mind; only then will one surely realize the true nature of the intellect.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Dnyaneshwar Maharaj outlines a systematic approach to spiritual discipline. He emphasizes that the journey to self-realization begins with the mastery of the physical senses. Once the senses are subdued, the mind becomes manageable. A controlled mind then allows the seeker to reach the depths of the intellect (Buddhi), where true knowledge resides without any doubt.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, to master a skill, one must first eliminate physical distractions (senses), then focus the wandering thoughts (mind), which eventually leads to deep understanding and mastery (intellect).

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the hierarchy of self-mastery, moving from the physical senses to the subtle intellect.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 139

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना | झणीं चित्तीं वाहासी खेदना | जे हे आद्यंतही पाहातां ना | सर्वथा नाहीं ॥ १३९ ॥

म्हणोनि तू अर्जुना, मनात मुळीच दुःख करू नकोस; कारण हे (जन्म-मृत्यूचे चक्र) सुरुवातीला आणि शेवटीही पाहिले तर मुळीच अस्तित्वात नाही.

"Therefore, Arjuna, do not let your heart be filled with sorrow; for if you look at the beginning and the end, this does not exist at all."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झणीं Adverb
Jhani
मुळीच / चुकूनही
At all / By any means
चित्तीं Noun
Chitti
मनात
In the mind
खेदना Noun
Khedana
दुःख / शोक
Sorrow / Grief
आद्यंतही Noun
Adyantahi
सुरुवात आणि शेवट
Beginning and end
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे
Entirely

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, do not harbor any grief in your heart; for when you look at the beginning and the end, this (world/grief) does not exist at all.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the concept of 'Asat' (unreal). He explains that anything which does not exist in the beginning (before birth) and will not exist in the end (after death) is essentially non-existent even in the present, despite appearing real to our senses. Therefore, grieving for the loss of something that is inherently transient is a sign of ignorance. One should focus on the eternal truth rather than the temporary appearance of things.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this to modern stress: when worried about a temporary problem, ask yourself if it will matter in 10 years. For example, if you fail a test, remember that this moment is a tiny part of your life's journey and does not define your eternal potential.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna explains to Arjuna the illusory nature of the material world and the eternity of the soul to alleviate his grief.

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