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🕉️Sanskrit Subhashit

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 278

जैसा पूर्णत्वें भरला । समुद्रु न पाविजे ओहोळां । आणि सरितांही न संडला । मर्यादेसी ॥ २७८ ॥

"As the ocean is full to the brim, it is not affected by the streams, nor does it leave its boundary for the rivers."

पूर्णत्वें Adverb
Purnatve
पूर्णपणे
completely
समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
ocean
ओहोळां Noun
Ohola
ओढे किंवा नाले
streams or rivulets
सरितांही Noun
Saritanhi
नद्यांनी सुद्धा
by rivers also
संडला Verb
Sandala
सोडली किंवा त्यागली
abandoned or left
मर्यादेसी Noun
Maryadesi
मर्यादेला किंवा सीमेला
to the boundary

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean is completely full and is neither increased by streams nor does it cross its limits when rivers join it, so is the wise man.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar compares a self-realized soul to the ocean. The ocean is inherently full and complete. During the monsoon, countless streams and rivers flow into it, yet the ocean never exceeds its boundaries or loses its composure. Similarly, even if sensory pleasures or external circumstances approach a wise person, they do not disturb his inner peace. He remains anchored in his true self, unaffected by the influx of worldly desires.

🎯 Practical Application

Maintain emotional stability in both success and failure. For example, if you receive a promotion, don't become arrogant, and if you face a loss, don't lose hope; stay composed like the ocean.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the state of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the metaphor of the ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 314

जैसा पूर्णत्वें सरिता । समुद्रु होय सर्वथा । तैसिया कामनावस्था । न बाधती ॥

"As the rivers in their fullness meet the ocean, so do the states of desire not affect the wise."

जैसा Adverb
Jaisa
ज्याप्रमाणे
Just as
पूर्णत्वें Adverb
Purnatve
पूर्णपणे भरलेल्या
In fullness
सरिता Noun
Sarita
नद्या
Rivers
समुद्रु Noun
Samudru
सागर
Ocean
कामनावस्था Noun
Kamnavastha
इच्छांची स्थिती
State of desires
बाधती Verb
Badhati
बाधा पोहोचवणे किंवा विचलित करणे
To affect or disturb

💡 Meaning

Just as the ocean remains steady even when all rivers flow into it, a person remains peaceful when all desires dissolve within them without causing any disturbance.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar uses the metaphor of the ocean to describe the mental state of a realized soul. Just as the ocean remains undisturbed despite being constantly filled by numerous rivers, a person of steady wisdom remains calm and unaffected even when various desires or external stimuli enter their mind. Their inner fulfillment is so vast that external changes cannot disrupt their peace.

🎯 Practical Application

In daily life, we face many distractions and emotional highs and lows. Like the ocean, we should learn to absorb these experiences without losing our inner balance. For example, staying calm during a workplace conflict instead of reacting impulsively.

📌 Context

Saint Dnyaneshwar explains the characteristics of a person with steady wisdom (Sthitaprajna) using the analogy of the ocean.

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Dnyaneshwari Ch. 2, Verse 250

म्हणोनि तूं अर्जुना | झकविसी यां भावना | तरी सांडूनि हे कल्पना | झुंझ मांडि || २५० ||

म्हणोनि तू अर्जुना, झकविसी या भावना, तरी सांडूनि ही कल्पना, झुंज मांडी.

"Therefore, O Arjuna, if you are being deceived by these feelings, then give up this imagination and start the fight."

म्हणोनि Conjunction
Mhanoni
म्हणून
Therefore
झकविसी Verb
Zhakavisi
फसवला जाणे किंवा भ्रमित होणे
To be deceived or deluded
भावना Noun
Bhavana
विकार किंवा भावना
Emotions or feelings
सांडूनि Verb
Sanduni
त्याग करून किंवा सोडून देऊन
Giving up or discarding
कल्पना Noun
Kalpana
भ्रम किंवा मनाचा विचार
Illusion or imagination
झुंझ Noun
Zhunzha
युद्ध किंवा लढा
Fight or battle
मांडि Verb
Mandi
सुरुवात कर किंवा सज्ज हो
Start or prepare

💡 Meaning

Therefore, O Arjuna, if you are being deceived by these emotions, then discard this illusion and prepare for the battle.

🔍 Deep Interpretation

In this verse, Saint Dnyaneshwar emphasizes the importance of overcoming mental illusions. Arjuna is paralyzed by his attachment to his kinsmen, which Dnyaneshwar describes as being 'deceived by feelings'. He explains that these emotions are mere 'Kalpana' (imaginations) that cloud judgment. By urging Arjuna to 'start the fight', he is metaphorically asking every seeker to fight against their inner weaknesses and perform their worldly and spiritual duties without being swayed by temporary emotions.

🎯 Practical Application

When faced with a difficult task, we often let fear or attachment stop us. This verse teaches us to set aside those mental barriers and focus on our responsibilities. Example: A student overcoming the fear of failure to start studying for a tough exam.

📌 Context

Shri Krishna, through the words of Saint Dnyaneshwar, advises Arjuna to overcome emotional confusion and perform his duty as a warrior.

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