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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 107

जेथूनि हे विश्व जाहले । जेणें हे जिवंत संचरले । जेणें हे सर्व व्यापिले । आपणयासी ॥

"From whom this universe emerged, by whom it is kept alive, and who has pervaded all this by Himself."

जेथूनि Adverb
Jethuni
ज्यापासून
From where
विश्व Noun
Vishwa
जग
Universe
जाहले Verb
Jahale
झाले किंवा निर्माण झाले
Happened or Created
संचरले Verb
Sancharale
सळसळते किंवा जिवंत आहे
Animated or Moved
व्यापिले Verb
Vyapile
भरून उरले किंवा व्यापले
Pervaded
आपणयासी Pronoun
Aapanayasi
स्वतःने
By Himself

💡 Meaning

The one from whom this universe arose, by whom all living beings are animated, and who pervades everything as Himself, is the Eternal Truth.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar describes the nature of the Ultimate Reality (Brahman). He states that the entire universe originates from this source, is sustained by its life-force, and is completely pervaded by it. It emphasizes the non-dual nature of existence where the creator and the creation are not separate. This aligns with the Vedantic view that the self is identical with the universal consciousness, which is indestructible and eternal.

🎯 Practical Application

Recognize the same divine spark in everyone. For example, treating all living beings with kindness and respect, knowing that the same life force flows through them as it does through you.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the omnipresence and the indestructible nature of the Soul (Atman) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 148

म्हणोनि अर्जुना पाहीं । यासी उपायु आन नाहीं । इंद्रियें दमनुनि राही । आपणपां जो ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, see that there is no other remedy for this; he who remains with his senses subdued within himself is truly steady."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
पाहीं Verb
Pahi
पहा किंवा लक्षात घे
Observe or see
उपायु Noun
Upayu
मार्ग किंवा उपाय
Remedy or way
आन Adjective
Aan
दुसरा
Other
इंद्रियें Noun
Indriye
ज्ञानेंद्रिये
Senses
दमनुनि Verb
Damununi
संयम राखून किंवा जिंकून
By controlling or subduing
आपणपां Pronoun
Aapanpa
स्वतःमध्ये
Within oneself

💡 Meaning

Therefore, Arjuna, understand that there is no other way but to control the senses. One who restrains their senses remains steady in the self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that there is no alternative to sense control for a seeker of truth. The mind naturally flows outward through the senses toward worldly objects, causing instability. To achieve spiritual realization, one must master the senses. Only the person who restrains their senses from distractions can remain centered in the self and attain true wisdom.

🎯 Practical Application

Practicing mindfulness by not reacting impulsively to cravings or distractions, such as staying focused on a task despite notifications on a phone, is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains to Arjuna the necessity of controlling the senses to achieve a steady mind and spiritual stability.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 13

देहिनोऽस्मिन्यथा देहे कौमारं यौवनं जरा । तथा देहान्तरप्राप्तिर्धीरस्तत्र न मुह्यति ॥

तरी देह हा एकुचि येथ । परी अवस्था भेदु बहुत । जैसा बाळत्वीं असे जो तेंचि नसत । तारुण्यामाजीं ॥ १३ ॥

"Though the body is one, it has many different stages; just as that which exists in childhood is no longer there in youth."

देह Noun
Deha
शरीर
Body
अवस्था Noun
Avastha
स्थिती किंवा टप्पा
Stage or state
भेदु Noun
Bhed
फरक किंवा विविधता
Difference
बाळत्वीं Noun
Balatvi
बालपणामध्ये
In childhood
तारुण्यामाजीं Noun
Tarunyamaji
तरुण वयामध्ये
In youth

💡 Meaning

Just as the body is one but undergoes many different stages, and the form of childhood does not remain in youth, the soul remains constant through all changes.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

Saint Dnyaneshwar elucidates that although the physical body appears as a single entity, it undergoes various transformations like childhood, youth, and old age. The physical form of a child does not persist into adulthood, yet the person remains the same. Similarly, the transition of the soul from one body to another (death) is just another stage. A wise person (Dheera) understands this continuity of the soul and does not get deluded by the inevitable changes of the physical form.

🎯 Practical Application

Apply this wisdom to accept the aging process and life transitions without anxiety. For example, when moving from one phase of life to another (like graduation or retirement), remember that your inner essence remains unchanged.

📌 Context

Lord Krishna explains the concept of the soul's permanence despite the body's constant changes to Arjuna.

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