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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 145

जैसा प्रळयकाळचा वारा । न सांवरे गा वीरा । तैसा इंद्रियग्रामु हा पुरा । अनावरु सदा ॥

"As the wind of the cosmic dissolution cannot be restrained, O Hero, so is this group of senses always uncontrollable."

प्रळयकाळचा Adjective

Pralayakalacha

प्रलयाच्या वेळेचा

Of the time of cosmic dissolution

वारा Noun

Vara

वारा/पवन

Wind

सांवरे Verb

Sanvare

आवरता येणे/नियंत्रित होणे

To be restrained or controlled

इंद्रियग्रामु Noun

Indriyagramu

इंद्रियांचा समूह

The group of senses

अनावरु Adjective

Anavaru

नियंत्रणाबाहेर

Uncontrollable

💡 Meaning

Just as the wind at the time of cosmic dissolution cannot be restrained, O Hero, so is this group of senses always uncontrollable.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses a powerful metaphor of the 'Pralaya' wind (the wind at the end of the universe). He explains that just as the catastrophic winds of dissolution are impossible to stop or control, the collective force of the human senses is naturally turbulent. They possess the power to overwhelm the intellect and pull the mind toward worldly desires. This highlights the necessity of spiritual discipline and constant vigilance to master one's own nature.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, distractions like social media notifications act like the 'Pralaya' wind. If we do not practice mindfulness, these sensory triggers control our time and focus completely.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the turbulent and powerful nature of the human senses to Arjuna.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 102

ये हि संस्पर्शजा भोगा दुःखयोनय एव ते । आद्यन्तवन्तः कौन्तेय न तेषु रमते बुधः ॥

म्हणोनि विषय हे सर्वथा । न शिविजेत पांडुसुता । जे दुःखमूळ तत्त्वता । जाणोनि तूं ॥

"Therefore, O son of Pandu, do not indulge in these sense-objects at all, knowing for certain that they are the root of all misery."

म्हणोनि Adverb

Mhanoni

म्हणून

Therefore

विषय Noun

Vishaya

इंद्रियांचे भोग

Sense objects/pleasures

सर्वथा Adverb

Sarvatha

पूर्णपणे

In every way

न शिविजेत Verb

Na Shivijeta

स्पर्श करू नये

Should not touch

दुःखमूळ Noun

Dukhamula

दुःखाचे मूळ

Root of sorrow

तत्त्वता Adverb

Tattvata

खरोखर

In reality

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, knowing that these sensory pleasures are truly the root of all misery, do not even touch them or indulge in them.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that sensory pleasures are inherently linked to suffering. Although they may seem pleasant at the moment of contact, their origin and end are rooted in pain. A wise person (Budha) recognizes that these pleasures are transient and lead to spiritual bondage. By advising Arjuna to stay away from these 'roots of sorrow', Dnyaneshwar encourages the seeker to look beyond temporary gratification towards eternal bliss.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, we often chase instant gratification like excessive social media use or unhealthy habits. Understanding that these lead to long-term stress or health issues helps us practice detachment and focus on meaningful goals.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the nature of worldly pleasures as the source of misery while commenting on Bhagavad Gita 5.22.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 5, Verse 18

यत्सांख्यैः प्राप्यते स्थानं तद्योगैरपि गम्यते । एकं सांख्यं च योगं च यः पश्यति स पश्यति ॥

जेथें अर्जुना हें संन्यासपण । आणि योगाचें लक्षण । एकचि हें जाण । भिन्न नव्हे ॥ १८ ॥

"Where, O Arjuna, this state of Sanyasa and the characteristics of Yoga are known to be one and the same, not different."

संन्यासपण Noun

Sanyasapan

संन्यासाची वृत्ती किंवा अवस्था

State of renunciation

लक्षण Noun

Lakshan

वैशिष्ट्य किंवा स्वरूप

Characteristic or nature

एकचि Adjective

Ekachi

एकच

Only one

जाण Verb

Jaan

समजून घे

Understand or know

भिन्न Adjective

Bhinna

वेगळे

Different

💡 Meaning

O Arjuna, understand that this state of Sanyasa and the characteristics of Yoga are one and the same; they are not different.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that Sanyasa (the path of knowledge/renunciation) and Yoga (the path of selfless action) are essentially the same. While they may appear different in practice, their spiritual essence and the destination they lead to are identical. True renunciation is not about abandoning physical action, but about abandoning the ego and the desire for results. One who sees both as one truly understands the essence of spirituality.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, perform your duties without the ego of being the 'doer'. For example, helping someone in need without expecting recognition is a practical application of both yoga and renunciation.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the non-duality and essential unity of Sanyasa (Renunciation) and Karma Yoga (Path of Action).

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