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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. 2, Verse 355

म्हणोनि तोचि स्थिरप्रज्ञु । जो इंद्रियांचा निग्रहो करी । आणि विषयांतें विसरोनि । आत्मसुखीं रमे ॥

"Therefore, he alone is of steady wisdom, who controls his senses and, forgetting the objects of desire, dwells in the joy of the Self."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
स्थिरप्रज्ञु Noun
Sthitaprajnu
स्थिर बुद्धी असलेला
One with steady wisdom
इंद्रियांचा Noun
Indriyancha
ज्ञानेंद्रियांचा
Of the senses
निग्रहो Noun
Nigraho
ताबा किंवा संयम
Restraint or control
विषयांतें Noun
Vishayante
भोगाच्या वस्तूंना
Sense objects
विसरोनि Verb
Visaroni
विसरून किंवा सोडून
Forgetting or transcending
आत्मसुखीं Noun
Atmasukhi
आत्म्याच्या आनंदात
In the bliss of the self
रमे Verb
Rame
मग्न होतो
Rejoices or dwells

💡 Meaning

Therefore, he alone is a person of steady wisdom, who restrains his senses and, forgetting worldly objects, rejoices in the bliss of the Self.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes that true wisdom is achieved only when a person gains complete mastery over their senses. It is not just about physical restraint but a mental state where the attraction for worldly pleasures fades away, and the individual finds supreme joy within their own soul. This internal bliss makes the intellect unshakable and free from external dependencies.

🎯 Practical Application

In modern life, practicing self-discipline by limiting screen time or unhealthy habits to focus on personal growth and inner peace is a practical application of this verse.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with stable wisdom (Sthitaprajna) while commenting on the Bhagavad Gita.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 229

म्हणोनि अर्जुना ऐकें । हें चैतन्य पैं निकें । जेथ न येती तर्कें । बुद्धीचे गा ॥ २२९ ॥

"Therefore, O Arjuna, listen! This Consciousness is truly pure; where the reasonings of the intellect do not reach."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
चैतन्य Noun
Chaitanya
आत्मतत्व / जाणीव
Consciousness / Soul
निकें Adjective
Nike
शुद्ध / उत्तम
Pure / Exquisite
तर्कें Noun
Tarke
तर्क / अनुमान
Logic / Reasoning
बुद्धीचे Noun
Buddhiche
बुद्धीचे
Of the intellect

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, listen; this Consciousness is truly pure and exquisite, where the logic of the intellect cannot reach.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the transcendental nature of the Soul (Chaitanya). He explains that the intellect, which relies on dualities and logical deductions, fails to grasp the essence of the Self. The Self is 'Nike' (pure and absolute), existing beyond the realm of mental constructs. It suggests that spiritual realization is an experiential journey rather than a mere intellectual exercise.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we often try to solve emotional or existential problems using only logic. This verse teaches us that some truths are realized through intuition and inner experience rather than overthinking. For example, the feeling of peace during meditation cannot be explained by logic; it can only be felt.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains to Arjuna that the Supreme Consciousness is beyond the reach of human logic and intellectual speculation.

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