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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 199

म्हणौनि विषयांचेनि नांवें । कानींही न पडों द्यावें । हें मन सर्वथा न भजावें । बाह्यवृत्ती ॥ १९९ ॥

म्हणून विषयांच्या नावाने देखील कानावर काही पडू देऊ नये. या मनाला कोणत्याही प्रकारे बाह्य प्रवृत्तींकडे वळू देऊ नये.

"Therefore, do not let even the names of sensory objects reach your ears, and never allow the mind to follow external tendencies."

विषयांचेनि Noun
Vishayancheni
विषयांच्या (इंद्रिय भोगांच्या)
of sensory objects
नांवें Noun
Naave
नावाने
by name
कानींही Noun
Kaanihi
कानावर सुद्धा
even in the ears
सर्वथा Adverb
Sarvatha
पूर्णपणे / कोणत्याही प्रकारे
entirely / in every way
बाह्यवृत्ती Noun
Bahyavritti
बाहेरच्या प्रवृत्ती / बाह्य ओढ
external tendencies
भजावें Verb
Bhajave
अनुसरण करावे / वळू द्यावे
to follow or indulge

💡 Meaning

Therefore, do not even let the names of sensory objects fall upon your ears; do not let this mind follow external tendencies at all.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the proactive protection of the mind. He suggests that sensory objects are so enticing that even hearing about them can trigger desire and lead to a downfall. Therefore, a seeker should not even let the mention of such objects reach their ears. By preventing the mind from flowing toward external worldly tendencies (Bahyavritti), one can preserve inner peace and focus on self-realization. It is a call for total mental discipline.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, this translates to avoiding 'digital noise' or toxic environments that trigger greed or envy. For example, if you are trying to focus on a healthy lifestyle, avoid watching advertisements or discussions about junk food to keep your mind disciplined.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains Lord Krishna's teaching on how a seeker should guard their mind from sensory distractions to achieve stability.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 361

जैसा जळचरांचां मेळा । जळीं न भिजे अवलीळा । तैसा संसारीं हा निखळा । संचरतु असे ॥

"As the assembly of aquatic creatures does not get wet in the water effortlessly, so does this pure one move in the world."

जळचरांचां Noun
Jaḷacarāñcāṃ
पाण्यात राहणाऱ्या प्राण्यांचा
of aquatic creatures
मेळा Noun
Meḷā
समूह किंवा समुदाय
gathering or group
न भिजे Verb
Na bhije
भिजत नाही
does not get wet
अवलीळा Adverb
Avalīḷā
सहजपणे किंवा लीलेने
effortlessly
निखळा Adjective
Nikhaḷā
शुद्ध किंवा केवळ
pure or entirely
संचरतु Verb
Saṃcaratu
वावरतो किंवा संचार करतो
moves or wanders

💡 Meaning

Just as a group of aquatic animals does not get wet even while staying in water, similarly, this person of steady wisdom moves through the world entirely untouched by it.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses a beautiful metaphor of aquatic life to describe the state of a realized soul. Just as fish and other water-dwelling creatures live their entire lives in water yet remain unaffected by its wetness, a Sthitaprajna (one with stable intellect) moves through the world of sensory objects and social interactions without being 'soaked' by attachment, ego, or desire. Their inner consciousness remains anchored in the Self, ensuring that while they are 'in' the world, they are not 'of' the world.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this by practicing 'mindful detachment' at work. Be fully present in your tasks, but do not let the stress of competition or the fear of failure disturb your inner peace, much like water sliding off a duck's back.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains how a person of steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) interacts with the material world without being affected by its dualities.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 3, Verse 133

म्हणोनि उचित जे कर्म । आणि विहित जे धर्म । तेचि आचरावे हे वर्म । सुखाचें गा ॥

"Therefore, perform that which is appropriate action and that which is prescribed duty; this indeed is the secret of happiness."

उचित Adjective
uchita
योग्य/उचित
appropriate/proper
विहित Adjective
vihita
शास्त्राने सांगितलेले/नेमून दिलेले
prescribed/ordained
आचरावे Verb
acharave
आचरण करावे/पाळावे
should practice/perform
वर्म Noun
varma
रहस्य/मर्म/गुपित
secret/essence
सुखाचें Noun
sukhache
आनंदाचे
of happiness

💡 Meaning

Therefore, performing appropriate actions and prescribed duties is the true secret of happiness.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse from the Dnyaneshwari, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that the secret to a happy and fulfilled life lies in the performance of 'Uchita Karma' (appropriate action) and 'Vihita Dharma' (prescribed duty). He suggests that one does not need to seek happiness externally; rather, it is found by aligning one's actions with their inherent duties and moral responsibilities. This adherence to 'Swadharma' (one's own duty) without attachment to results is the 'Varma' or the core secret that leads to spiritual and worldly contentment.

🎯 Practical Application

In a professional environment, focusing on your specific responsibilities with integrity, rather than being distracted by office politics or rewards, is the 'secret' to professional satisfaction and long-term success.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna that performing one's natural and prescribed duties is the only path to true peace and happiness.

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